The way light interacts with naturally occurring materials is well-understood in physics and materials science. But in recent decades, researchers have fabricated metamaterials that interact with light in new ways that go beyond the physical limits imposed on naturally occurring materials. A metamaterial is composed of arrays of “meta-atoms,” which have been fabricated into desirable […]
Two-dimensional (2D) materials are just a single or a few layers of atoms thick. These materials often have exotic properties that may be useful for next-generation technologies. When layers of these materials are stacked, the electronic properties that emerge can be manipulated by, for example, twisting the layers with respect to one another. To fully […]
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A team of researchers have developed a new type of lens that focuses an x-ray beam to nanometer levels. The monolithic 2D multilayer Laue lenses (MLLs) can focus an x-ray beam to approximately 10 nanometers. The system overcomes the alignment challenges typically associated with these ultra-high resolution focusing optics. The 2D optics are based on advances in microfabrication. The optics provide a robust and compact approach for nanometer-scale resolution x-ray microscopy studies. This development was recognized with a Microscopy Today Innovation Award in 2022.
Instron, Norwood, Mass., announces the release of the new Precision Specimen Loader, an innovative solution that improves the operator’s accuracy, safety, and efficiency when performing mechanical testing on metallic foil specimens and thin films. Designed to address the unique challenges associated with handling delicate specimens, this device has the potential to transform the way researchers and operators approach their work.
