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The AtomChip: Bringing Nanofabrication and Quantum Optics Together

One of the scientific revolutions of the 20th century is Quantum Mechanics. It is a weird theory, extremely different from our day to day experiences, in which, for example, a particle can act as a wave or can be in several places at once.

By Ron Folman 16 Jun 2011

Measuring the Complex Modulus of Highly Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride via Instrumented Indentation

This article talks about measuring the complex modulus of highly plasticized polyvinyl chloride via instrumented indentation.

From KLA Instruments™ 10 Jun 2011

Silver Nanoparticle Dispersions from Aldrich Materials Science

Silver nanoparticles have unique optical, electrical, and thermal properties and are being incorporated into products that range from photovoltaics to biological and chemical sensors. Described herein are the useful properties of silver nanoparticles and their applications.

From Sigma Aldrich 7 Jun 2011

Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes from Aldrich Materials Science

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) with a variety of chemical functionalities are available from Aldrich Materials Science. These SWCNTs are synthesized via the Electric Arc Discharge method.

From Sigma Aldrich 7 Jun 2011

Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes from Aldrich Materials Science

Double-walled Carbon Nanotubes (DWCNTs) are composed of two concentric single-walled carbon nanotubes with unique optical and electronic properties. Details about double-walled carbon nanotubes available from Sigma Aldrich are provided herein.

From Sigma Aldrich 7 Jun 2011

Carbon Nanofibers from Aldrich Materials Science

Pyrograf®-III vapor-grown carbon nanofibers are within the class of materials termed multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and are produced by the floating catalyst method. This article covers the electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of various Pyrograf carbon nanofibers.

From Sigma Aldrich 7 Jun 2011

Red Blood Cell Analysis Using Ultraviolet Microspectroscopy

UV-visible range microspectroscopy is an important method used for analyzing biological materials. In this experiment, red blood cells were studied with both UV range microspectroscopy and ultraviolet microscopy.

From CRAIC Technologies 3 Jun 2011

Characterization of Biocrystalline Materials with Absorbance Microspectroscopy

UV-visible absorbance spectra of a DNA crystal, a flavoprotein crystal, a salt crystal, and a DNA/protein crystal were obtained using the 20/20 PV microspectrophotometer from Craic technologies. All the spectra could be easily distinguished and the optical densities were also comparable.

From CRAIC Technologies 3 Jun 2011

Carbon Nanotubes (Multi-Walled) (>90% Nanotubes)

The key properties of Carbon Nanotubes (Multi-Walled) (>90% Nanotubes) including physical properties are outlined in this article.

From Strem Chemicals 13 May 2011

Diphenyl(m-sulfonatophenyl)phosphine - Gold Nanocluster

The key properties of diphenyl(m-sulfonatophenyl)phosphine - gold nanocluster (water soluble) including physical properties are outlined in this article.

From Strem Chemicals 13 May 2011