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XRD Imaging of an Aerogel Revealed Nanoscale 3-D Bulk Lattice Structure

XRD Imaging of an Aerogel Revealed Nanoscale 3-D Bulk Lattice Structure

A multi-institutional team of scientists has used beamline 9.0.1 at the Advanced Light Source to perform high-resolution x-ray diffraction imaging of an aerogel for the first time, revealing its nanoscale three-dimensional bulk lattice structure down to features measured in nanometers, billionths of a meter.

1 Aug 2008

The Closer You Get, The More Interesting Phenomena You Find

Many of us have been fascinated by the concept of absolute zero, the temperature at which everything comes to a complete stop. But physics tells us otherwise: absolute zero cannot be reached but only approached, and the ...

31 Jul 2008

Hitachi and Hokkaido University Showcases Revolutionary Electron Analysis Microscope

Hitachi and Hokkaido University Showcases Revolutionary Electron Analysis Microscope

Hitachi Ltd and Hokkaido University prototyped an electron analysis microscope that produces an enlarged image by irradiating an electron beam from a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to a specimen and analyzing the diffraction pattern of the scattered light.

31 Jul 2008

Researchers Confined Light in Incredibly Small Nano-Spaces

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have devised a way to squeeze light into tighter spaces than ever thought possible, potentially opening doors to new technology in the fields of optical communication...

31 Jul 2008

Coaxing Colors from Nanoscale Particles Broadens Horizons for Optical Technologies

Butterfly wings, peacock feathers, opals and pearls are some of nature's jewels that use nanostructures to dazzle us with color. It's accomplished through the way light reaches our eyes after passing through the ...

31 Jul 2008

PI Releases Comprehensive Reference Book on Nanopositioning Technology

PI Releases Comprehensive Reference Book on Nanopositioning Technology

A comprehensive reference book on nanopositioning technology entitled "Piezo Stages, Nanopositioning Systems, Ultra-Precision Actuators + Motors" is available in PDF format from PI.

31 Jul 2008

Intevac Photonics to Develop Advanced Raman Spectroscopy Systems for DoD

Intevac Photonics, a division of Intevac, Inc., announced today that its DeltaNu business unit has been awarded a $1.029 million contract from the Department of Defense to develop advanced Raman spectroscopy systems for ...

30 Jul 2008

Scientists Created 3-D Images of Nanofoam to Determine its Strength and Potential Applications

Scientists Created 3-D Images of Nanofoam to Determine its Strength and Potential Applications

Researchers have created a 3D image of a material referred to as "liquid smoke." Aerogel, also known as liquid smoke or "San Francisco fog," is an open-cell polymer with pores smaller than 50 nanometers in diameter.

30 Jul 2008

Ultratech's AP300 Lithography Systems Enable Capacity Expansion of Customer's Facility in Asia

Ultratech, Inc., a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices, today announced it received multiple orders from one of the largest memory manufacturers in the w...

30 Jul 2008

Pillar Bump and OptoCooler Module Receives Awards from Two Leading Technology Magazines

Pillar Bump and OptoCooler Module Receives Awards from Two Leading Technology Magazines

Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in microscale thermal and power management products for the electronics industry, continues to receive industry accolades for its technology innovation excellence.

29 Jul 2008

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