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Cutting Edge Technology in Most Confined Spaces

The demand for most advanced sensor technology is increasing throughout the world. Aware of these needs of industry and science InfraTec makes use of corresponding solutions for the development of its own products. Latest result of this effort is a series of miniaturized multi channel detectors.

From InfraTec GmbH 28 Feb 2017

Tiny Fibers Allow To and Fro Movement of Chemical, Optical, and Electrical Signals in Brain

A single flexible fiber measuring no more than a human hair has, for the first time ever, effectively delivered a combination of electrical, optical, and chemical signals to and fro into the brain, implementing an idea initially suggested two years ago.

22 Feb 2017

High-Sensitivity Electron Cameras Help Study Atomic Structure of Metal-Organic Frameworks

The atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) - three-dimensional structures formed of metal ions connected through organic ligands - can be analyzed by using high-sensitivity electron cameras.

21 Feb 2017

New Research on Scanning-Tunneling Microscope

A recent study demonstrates that a scanning-tunneling microscope (STM), used to analyze changes that occur in a single molecule’s shape at the atomic scale, creates an impact on the molecule’s ability to carry out these changes.

15 Feb 2017

Brookfield to Give a Live Demo on Viscosity vs.Texture Analysis at Pittcon

Brookfield presents a free 20-minute session at PITTCON on viscosity and texture analysis. Gain insights and interact with technical experts at Booth 4320.

10 Feb 2017

New Helium Compounds Could Solve Mysteries Behind Giant Planets and Stars

Despite the fact that helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, (after hydrogen) it does not play well with other elements.

7 Feb 2017

Electron Spin Control Increases Water Splitting Efficiency

The formation of hydrogen peroxide is considered to be an obstacle in the production of hydrogen through water splitting as it affects the efficient stability of the reaction and the stability of the production.

2 Feb 2017

The Department of Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London uses a Cathodoluminescence Detector from Deben to Study Geological Specimens from SE Asia.

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, reports on the use of a cathodoluminescence detector to understand structure of geological specimens collected in South East Asia by the research team of Professor Robert Hall of Royal Holloway University of London.

From Deben UK Ltd 1 Feb 2017

Perovskites Prove to be Promising for Optoelectronic Applications

Recently, certain members of the class of crystalline materials called perovskites have shown immense promise for optoelectronic applications.

31 Jan 2017

Scientists from Harvard Successfully Create Metallic Hydrogen

Harvard scientists have successfully created the rarest material on the planet, nearly a century after it was theorized. This material could eventually become one of the worlds most valuable.

27 Jan 2017

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