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Laser Pulses Help to Control Individual Electrons in Atoms and Molecules

The first published scientific results from the world's most powerful hard X-ray laser, located at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, show its unique ability to control the behaviors of individual electrons within simple atoms and molecules by stripping them away, one by one—in some cases creating hollow atoms.

1 Jul 2010

Using Unique Hybrid Nanostructure, Researchers Discover New Type of Light-Matter Interaction

Using a unique hybrid nanostructure, University of Maryland researchers have shown a new type of light-matter interaction and also demonstrated the first full quantum control of qubit spin within very tiny colloidal nanostructures (a few nanometers), thus taking a key step forward in efforts to create a quantum computer.

30 Jun 2010

Researchers Discover Potentially Important Piece of Quantum/Classical Puzzle

Dartmouth researchers have discovered a potentially important piece of the quantum/classical puzzle -- learning how the rules of physics in the quantum world (think smaller than microscopic) change when applied to the classical world (think every day items, like cars and trees).

30 Jun 2010

Electrons Catapulted Out of Atom During Photoemission with a Delay

When physicists search for new semiconductors for chips or lasers, they have been able to rely on sophisticated computer programs - until now. However, it is possible that the models these programs have used to predict the electronic properties of a material oversimplify reality.

30 Jun 2010

Researchers Find Potentiality in Blue Jean Molecules for Making Flexible Solar Cells

Making better solar cells: Cornell University researchers have discovered a simple process – employing molecules typically used in blue jean and ink dyes – for building an organic framework that could lead to econom...

From Cornell University - NanoScale Facility 30 Jun 2010

Webinar to Provide U.S. Input on Draft ISO/CEN Technical Specification for Labeling Manufactured Nano-Objects and Products

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the ANSI-accredited US Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 229, Nanotechnologies, invites all U.S. interested stakeholders to provide input on a proposed draft Te...

30 Jun 2010