Argonne National Laboratory is at the forefront of pioneering quantum research, transforming the landscape of quantum communication and computing. With a rich history in materials science, Argonne’s Q-NEXT center is dedicated to the synthesis and optimization of next-generation quantum materials and devices. This groundbreaking work involves fabricating materials into devices that enable quantum communication, leveraging […]
A film capacitor that can take the heat
The Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and several collaborating institutions have successfully demonstrated a machine-learning technique to accelerate discovery of materials for film capacitors and used it to screen a library of nearly 50,000 chemical structures to identify and synthesize a compound with record-breaking performance.
Tailoring material properties with exquisite precision
Penn State researchers have discovered that “atomic spray painting” of potassium niobate can precisely manipulate a material’s properties by altering its atomic arrangement, potentially leading to environmentally friendly innovations in consumer electronics, medical devices, and quantum computing.
GTP elastomer sockets for high-speed applications
Ironwood Electronics, Eagan, Minn., is now producing elastomer sockets which include a protective “P” layer that allows for more insertions by protecting the elastomer from erosion and debris build up, extending the life of the elastomers to 200,000 plus insertions.
Scientists discover a way to shrink quantum computer components by 1,000X
Researchers have discovered a method to make quantum computing more compact, potentially shrinking essential components by 1,000 times and requiring less equipment. Current quantum computers rely on entangled photons produced by shining a laser on millimeter-thick crystals, but this setup is too large for integration into a computer chip. Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore […]