Designing Dirac vortex topological photonic crystal fibres
Optical fibres made of topological photonic crystals allow improved versatility and control across the modes and polarization of light they transmit. Compositionally, photonic crystals contain bandgaps to prevent the passage of light relative to spec.....»»
New study shows novel crystal structure for hydrogen under high pressure
Elements in the periodic table can take up multiple forms. Carbon, for example, exists as diamond or graphite depending on the environmental conditions at the time of formation. Crystal structures that have been formed in ultra-high-pressure environm.....»»
Surface mode coupling used to adjust thermal coefficient of delay of photonic-bandgap hollow-core fiber
Recently, a research team from Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has proposed a new method of using surface mode (SM) coupling to adjust the thermal coefficient of delay (TCD) of photonic-.....»»
New photonic technology effect could speed drug development
Twisted nanoscale semiconductors manipulate light in a new way, researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Michigan have shown. The effect could be harnessed to accelerate the discovery and development of life-saving medicines as wel.....»»
Automakers take initiative to mitigate auto chip shortage
A chip shortage arising from the COVID-19 pandemic has slammed global carmakers, forcing them to seek solutions at the same time. As a result, some companies have considered or started designing their own chips to handle the ongoing disruption of aut.....»»
Designing 3D Printed Thumbstick Accessories For Gamers With Disabilities
Now that my 3D printing for Accessibility contest is officially over (winners to be announced soon!) I am finally doing some videos to highlight how some modifications for gaming accessibility work. This video explains my modular thumbstick accessor.....»»
New model examines the effects of toxicants on organism populations in polluted rivers
When designing environmental policies to limit the damage of river pollution, it is paramount to assess the specific risks that particular pollutants pose to different species. However, rigorously testing the effects of toxicants—like insecticides,.....»»
Are MediaTek and Qualcomm feeling pressure from in-house chips?
Should Qualcomm and MediaTek be worried about smartphone companies designing their custom chipsets to offer a personalized experience to users?.....»»
To Study the Next Earth, NASA May Need to Throw Some Shade
The agency wants to hunt exoplanets, so it’s designing star shades and coronagraphs that block out starlight and give telescopes a clear view......»»
Physicists watch as ultracold atoms form a crystal of quantum tornadoes
The world we experience is governed by classical physics. How we move, where we are, and how fast we're going are all determined by the classical assumption that we can only exist in one place at any one moment in time......»»
The first topological acoustic transistor
Topological materials move electrons along their surface and edges without any loss, making them promising materials for dissipationless, high-efficiency electronics. Researchers are especially interested in using these materials as transistors, the.....»»
Passive component makers see demand for Android phones pick up
Makers of passive components including quartz crystal products have seen demand for Android smartphones from Chinese vendors start picking up in the first quarter of 2022, according to supply chain sources......»»
India-based VVDN reportedly eyes IPO, as it steps up tablet production
Qualified for three of the incentive programs for manufacturing in India, VVDN Technologies has announced that it has begun designing, developing, and producing tablets for both local and global vendors, according to Business Standard and Economic Ti.....»»
Allying meta-structures with diverse optical waveguides for integrated photonics and more
Comprised of judiciously engineered microscopic photonic structures with subwavelength features, the concepts of metasurface and metamaterials have proven fruitful results in the realm of meta-optics. Previous research attentions are mainly devoted t.....»»
NDK shuts 2 quartz plants in Malaysia due to flood damage
NDK has to suspend production at its two plants for quartz crystal and crystal blank components in Malaysia due to damages caused by floods locally......»»
Skin sensing made easier: Improved methods facilitate monitoring of body movement and health
Scientists simplify fabrication methods and model human skin structure in designing wearable sensors. This methodology reduces costs, enhances scalability and modular fabrication, and provides effective, wide-ranging sensitivity in wearable pressure.....»»
Researchers develop new measurements for designing cooler electronics
When cell phones, electric vehicle chargers, or other electronic devices get too hot, performance degrades, and eventually overheating can cause them to shut down or fail. In order to prevent that from happening researchers are working to solve the p.....»»
Anouk Wipprecht Teams With Swarovski To Make A ‘Heartbeat Dress’
Our friend and incredible designer Anouk Wipprecht is back with another interesting take on digital fabrication, wearable electronics, and fashion. This time, she’s teaming up with Swarovski Crystal. This dress, called the Heartbeat Dress will.....»»
EDA demand to grow sharply for heterogeneous chips integration
Demand for EDA (electronic design automation) software solutions is expected to grow sharply in the post-Moore's Law era, as they are badly needed in heterogeneous integration operations for both 3D IC and silicon photonic chips segments, according t.....»»
This Instant Pot can air fry a whole chicken, and it’s super cheap at Walmart
The Instant Pot Vortex 10-quart air fryer, which is large enough to cook a whole chicken, is only $79 at Walmart right now, an impressive $50 savings......»»
Apple scrubs its support pages of all mentions of its controversial CSAM image scanning feature
Apple first announced CSAM scanning in early August, and it immediately stirred up criticism from privacy advocates. Cupertino engineers were designing the system to anonymously scan devices for images containing child abuse using a hashing system. I.....»»