A breakthrough in integrated photonics has allowed researchers to harness light manipulation on silicon chips,…
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Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre, and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, after oxygen, primarily found in the form of silicon dioxide (quartz) and various silicates (compounds containing silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals). Silicon is crucial in various industries; it is a fundamental component in the manufacture of microelectronics and semiconductors, making it an essential material in the electronics industry for devices like computers, smartphones, and solar cells. Additionally, silicones – polymers that include silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sometimes other elements – are used in a wide range of applications, including lubricants, adhesives, sealants, and insulation. Silicon also plays a vital role in the construction industry, used in the production of glass, concrete, and ceramics.
A new method enables precise nanofabrication inside silicon using spatial light modulation and laser pulses,…
A major breakthrough in quantum computing has been achieved with the development of ultra-pure silicon,…
Researchers at the Universities of Melbourne and Manchester have invented a breakthrough technique for manufacturing…
An international research team led by RMIT University has designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface…
Scientists have successfully engineered an enzyme capable of breaking down the stubborn man-made bonds between…
A new model from PPPL researchers explains the production of black silicon using fluorine gas,…
Scientists developed an innovative multilayered design to significantly boost the performance of next-generation solar cells.…
The most advanced tandem solar cells today, composed of a silicon base and a perovskite…
HRL Laboratories, LLC, has published the first demonstration of universal control of encoded spin qubits.…
This major scientific advance has implications for many fields, including energy-efficient computers and quantum technology.…
Quantum computing engineers have set a new standard for silicon chip performance. In the world…
New green-light-absorbing photodetectors could be useful for medical sensors, fingerprint recognition, and more. New green-light-absorbing…
Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have found a material that can perform much better than…
A novel photolithography technique could be a manufacturing game-changer for optical applications. Technologies that depend…
Scientists are developing microchips with advanced materials like carbon nanotubes and multiferroics to increase performance…
UNSW Sydney-led research paves the way for large silicon-based quantum processors for real-world manufacturing and…
Physicists and engineers have found a way to identify and address imperfections in materials for…