Aug 02, 2023 (Nanowerk Spotlight) All mechanical systems exhibit vibrational resonances, where energy transmission through the structure spikes at certain natural frequencies. This resonance effect stems from the mass and stiffness properties of the system. At these resonant frequencies, even small vibrational inputs can get amplified into large oscillatory motions....
Manipulating light with metamaterials to make materials appear transparent (w/video)
Aug 02, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science（IIS）, The University of Tokyo, conducts a wide range of research, including physics, chemistry and biology. In this context, DLX Design Lab carries out activities aimed at fusing science, technology, and design. One of these activities is the Treasure...
Absence of universal topological signatures in high harmonic generation
Jul 31, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Topology plays an enormous role in modern condensed matter physics and beyond. It describes how solid materials can combine two very different and somewhat contradictory properties – for example, topological insulators are materials whose bulk acts as an insulator, but whose surfaces and edges can...