The world of projection mapping has seen significant advancements in recent years, allowing for mesmerizing displays that transform ordinary objects into interactive canvases. However, a common limitation that has plagued existing systems is their reliance on darkness to achieve optimal results. The need for darkness stems from the fact that any surrounding illumination not only
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Tantalum, one of the rarest elements, is known for having multiple stable isotopes. Among these isotopes, Ta-180 stands out as the least abundant and is found naturally in a long-lived excited state, a characteristic that sets it apart from other elements. Despite being energetically possible, the radioactive decay of the excited state in Ta-180m has
In a recent study published in Nature Materials, researchers have discovered a groundbreaking new way to simplify the structure of high-efficiency blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). This new design could potentially lead to television screens with longer lifespans and higher definition quality. OLEDs are already used in smartphones and displays due to their efficiency, but
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Photonics, Prof. Cui Linsong’s research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Prof. Samuel D. Stranks’ team from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a novel strategy to enhance the performance of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on perovskite materials. Perovskite LEDs have
Photon up-conversion is a process that involves combining two low-energy photons into one high-energy photon. This efficient conversion of energy has numerous applications in various fields such as photovoltaic cells, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, and even anti-cancer therapies. Researchers around the world have been working tirelessly to develop materials that can facilitate this up-conversion
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the potential for advanced quantum-based cybersecurity in a deployed fiber link was demonstrated. The results of this study, published in CLEO 2023, build upon a proof-of-principle experiment performed by ORNL scientists in 2015. One of the key aspects of
In the realm of physics, the study of ultra-cold fermionic systems has been a topic of interest for many physicists over the last two decades. By containing these systems in either magnetic or optical traps, researchers have been able to observe fascinating phenomena when an external magnetic field is applied. One such phenomenon involves the
Fusion power plants require specific plasma conditions to sustain fusion reactions, but often encounter instabilities such as edge localized modes (ELMs) due to gradients in temperatures and densities. These ELMs can potentially damage the reactor wall, posing a significant challenge in achieving commercial viability for fusion power plants. Researchers have identified a key factor that
In a recent study conducted by physicists at RIKEN, electronic states resembling molecules have been successfully created in superconducting circuits. This breakthrough holds significant promise for the future of quantum computers, as these unique structures known as Andreev molecules could revolutionize quantum information technologies. This innovative research, led by Sadashige Matsuo, has been published in
The study of gravitational waves has opened up a new frontier in the field of physics, allowing researchers to delve into the mysteries of the universe. A recent breakthrough by a team of physicists has brought a method to detect gravity waves with such low frequencies that they could potentially unlock the secrets behind the