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Precision Quantum Measurement Achieved with Weak-Measurement Techniques

Scientists who study the ultra-small world of atoms know it is impossible to make certain simultaneous measurements, for example finding out both the location and momentum of an electron, with an arbitrarily high level of precision. Because measurements disturb the system, increased certainty in the first measurement leads to increased uncertainty in the second.

5 Oct 2012

Photosynthetic Proteins Act as Current Generators in Nanoscale Electric Circuits

A team of scientists, led by Joachim Reichert, Johannes Barth, and Alexander Holleitner (Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Clusters of Excellence MAP and NIM), and Itai Carmeli (Tel Aviv University) developed a method to measure photocurrents of a single functionalized photosynthetic protein system.

3 Oct 2012

Energetiq Technology Completes Product Release Program for EQ-10HP 20-Watt EUV Light Source

Energetiq Technology, a company that develops and produces specialized ultrahigh-brightness light sources for sophisticated technology applications, has announced the completion of its product introduction program for a new 20 W EUV light source called the EQ-10HP.

From Energetiq Technology 25 Sep 2012

New Class of Nanoscale Slot Waveguides Exhibit Stronger Transverse Optical Force

In a research article that appeared in Optics Express, Drs. Xiaodong Yang and Jie Gao, scientists at Missouri University of Science and Technology, have described a new range of nanoscale slot waveguides that pack 100-1000 folds more transverse optical force when compared to traditional silicon slot waveguides.

24 Sep 2012

Researchers Create First Working Qubit Based on Single Atom in Silicon

A team of scientists from the University College, London, and University of Melbourne, headed by Professor Andrew Dzurak and Dr Andrea Morello from the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at University of New South Wales (UNSW), has developed the first functional quantum bit (qubit) based on a single silicon atom.

21 Sep 2012

Researchers Use Low-Power Optical Nanotweezers in Biological Studies

Employing ultra-low input power densities, a research group from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has shown the possibility of using low-power ‘optical nanotweezers’ for trapping, manipulating and analyzing nanoparticles, including delegate biological samples.

18 Sep 2012

University of Waterloo’s Mike + Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre to be Opened this Month

The University of Waterloo has reported that the Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) will be officially opened on September 21, 2012, in the new building at the center of the university campus.

13 Sep 2012

Ultracold Atom Clouds Enable Study of Quantum State Between Order and Thermal Equilibrium

The transition to thermal equilibrium in the quantum world has been found to be more complicated than what has been assumed. When ice cubes are put in hot water they will not remain stable, but will melt to reach thermal equilibrium in the normal state.

7 Sep 2012

NIST’s Hybrid Metrology Technique Can Reduce Uncertainties in Measurement of Computer Chip Features

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has devised a hybrid metrology technique that could reduce the uncertainties related to the measurement of features on the computer chip. The hybrid metrology technique is a combination of statistical analysis and scanning techniques.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 7 Sep 2012

ImagineNano 2013 Will be Held in Bilbao, Spain, 23rd to 26th April

ImagineNano will be organized once again by Phantoms Foundation, CIC NanoGUNE, Donostia International Physics Centre and in collaboration with the Bilbao Exhibition Centre.

6 Sep 2012

Nanooptics and Nanophotonics News

Precision Quantum Measurement Achieved with Weak-Measurement Techniques

Photosynthetic Proteins Act as Current Generators in Nanoscale Electric Circuits

Energetiq Technology Completes Product Release Program for EQ-10HP 20-Watt EUV Light Source

New Class of Nanoscale Slot Waveguides Exhibit Stronger Transverse Optical Force

Researchers Create First Working Qubit Based on Single Atom in Silicon

Researchers Use Low-Power Optical Nanotweezers in Biological Studies

University of Waterloo’s Mike + Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre to be Opened this Month

Ultracold Atom Clouds Enable Study of Quantum State Between Order and Thermal Equilibrium

NIST’s Hybrid Metrology Technique Can Reduce Uncertainties in Measurement of Computer Chip Features

ImagineNano 2013 Will be Held in Bilbao, Spain, 23rd to 26th April

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