Quantum computers, with the capacity to complete in an instant calculations that a classical computer with all the time and energy in the universe could never solve, will propel the next information revolution. Yet the concept of quantum computing is young and, so far, no scientist can predict with certainty when that revolution will occur.
Using carbon nanotubes, a research team led by Professor Hyung Gyu Park in collaboration with Dr. Tiziana Bond has developed a sensor that greatly amplifies the sensitivity of commonly used but typically weak vibrational spectroscopic methods, such as Raman spectroscopy. This type of sensor makes it possible to detect molecules present in the tiniest of concentrations.
Recently there has been a shift in paradigm and now science is doing its best to go green. We have come to realize how our inventions have affected the nature and are doing our best to undo those harmful effects and to be more and more environment friendly. One such project was ERO robot that recycles concrete and Project Zero Electric Plane. This was the reason behind NASA’s project known as Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA).
Baker isn’t the first to suggest we turn the much-maligned subject into an academic elective, in order to put those who struggle endlessly with math out of unnecessary misery. Last summer, a New York Times op-ed by Andrew Hacker made much the same point: The myriad roadblocks in our educational system that can only be surpassed by proving competent in algebra and upper level math–like high school exit exams and college applications, even for future arts majors–set up the non math-minded to fail, and often, to drop out of school altogether, he posits.
We performed infrared nano-imaging experiments of graphene on SiO2. We observed for the first time graphene plasmon fringe pattern close to the edge of graphene, defects inside graphene, even the boudary between graphene and bilayer graphene (Fig. 1). Images in Fig. 1 are consistent with the following scenario. The illuminated AFM launched plasmon waves that propagate radially away from the tip. Sample edges (or defects, boudaries) act as reflectors of the plasmon waves.
Beyond the Bermuda Triangle: The Devil’s Sea
The Bermuda Triangle is one of the deadliest stretches of ocean on earth. But what if there were an even deadlier one? In the Pacific there may be. Why massive state-of-the-art ship was suddenly lost with all hands? What happened to the aircraft that vanished without a clue? What deadly forces sent sailors to their doom? It’s really a terrifying experience for those that were on board. The world’s most powerful navy knows the dangers well. The moment you stop respecting it and fearing it is when things go wrong.
Join the search to fathom the Pacific Ocean’s deadliest enigma, a quest that takes us over, on, and deep into the depths of the deep blue graveyard called The Devil’s Sea.
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