Scientists have enhanced organic semiconductors by achieving groundbreaking electron removal and leveraging non-equilibrium state properties,…
Browsing: Semiconductors
Semiconductors are materials that possess electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. This unique property is primarily due to the structure of their electron bands, which allows their conductivity to be easily manipulated by the addition of impurities—a process known as doping. Common semiconductor materials include silicon, germanium, and gallium arsenide. Semiconductors form the foundation of modern electronics; they are used to make components such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits, which are essential for devices like smartphones, computers, and solar cells. The behavior of semiconductors can be significantly altered by changes in temperature, the application of light, and electric fields, making them highly versatile for various applications. The development and integration of semiconductor technology have been central to the digital age, enabling the miniaturization and efficiency improvements in electronics that drive today’s technology-dependent world.
NRL scientists have discovered new semiconductor nanocrystals with bright ground-state excitons, potentially revolutionizing light-emitting devices…
NREL scientists developed a spin-controlled LED using a III-V semiconductor and chiral halide perovskite, enhancing…
A new method enables precise nanofabrication inside silicon using spatial light modulation and laser pulses,…
A study has extended the scope of ferromagnetic materials to include molybdenum disulfide, showing it…
New research boosts our understanding of a likely candidate for next-generation computer chips. Scientists at…
Physicists have developed a groundbreaking technique using high-resolution microscopy and ultrafast lasers to precisely identify…
Researchers are turning to gallium nitride for high-temperature applications such as Venus exploration, due to…
By utilizing traditional semiconductor devices, researchers have unlocked new potentials in quantum communication, pushing us…
New research has discovered a new superlattice structure in gallium nitride (GaN) using magnesium (Mg),…
An engineering professor transformed a traumatic childhood experience with electricity into a career dedicated to…
Scientists Tame Quantum Bits in a Widely Used Semiconductor Material Quantum computers, leveraging the unique…
Scientists have developed GaN semiconductors to boost efficiency and reduce costs in electric vehicles and…
In the brain, timekeeping is done with neurons that relax at different rates after receiving…
Researchers have created a new technique for precise control of cavity length in GaN-based vertical-cavity…
A new doping method uses air and light to enhance the conductivity of organic semiconductors,…
Slow electrons are used in cancer therapy as well as in microelectronics, however, it is…
New photonic integrated circuit technology based on lithium tantalate improves cost-efficiency and scalability, making significant…