Quasiparticles

18 Jun 23

Qubit Quest Takes a Topological Turn

Computer & Information Technology

The math that explains why a donut is really the same shape as coffee mug but not a waste bin could be the key to making quantum computers practicable. Two teams of researchers have used topology, a centuries-old field of mathematics, and a new kind of “quasiparticle” to come up…

14 Mar 23

Superconducting Diodes For Dissipationless Electronics

Computer & Information Technology

Diodes, in which electricity flows in just one direction, are among the most common components in modern electronics. Scientists have long sought to create superconducting diodes to help build faster computers that burn less energy. Now a new study reveals the smallest possible superconducting diodes made using single magnetic atoms,…

19 Feb 23

New Heat Circuits Can Move Temperature the Way Current Does

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Can heat be channeled in a way similar to how circuits control the flow of electricity? Possibly yes, according to a new study, if a new kind of quasiparticle could effectively be harnessed to make a practicable heat switch. Nearly every piece of technology today could be a case study…

Qubit Quest Takes a Topological Turn

Superconducting Diodes For Dissipationless Electronics

New Heat Circuits Can Move Temperature the Way Current Does

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