Recently, scientists discovered that in some magnetic materials, magnetic spirals, called skyrmions, could form on the material’s surface.
This research has developed new techniques for in situ measurements of the growth of solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layers on silicon
When an electron, which is negatively charged, travels through the atomic lattice, just like the attraction between opposite ends of a magnet, the
When a material undergoes a phase change, its atomic structure is re-oriented, and many fundamental material properties can be altered including
New capabilities at x-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs), such as the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory,
In the quest to replace more traditional solar materials, such as silicon, with more efficient and high-performing options, scientists have been
The transition state is where reactants become products in a chemical reaction. Defined as the highest energy point on the minimum energy path
Controlled thermonuclear fusion is the process of fusing light elements into heavier elements to release energy for non-weapons applications.
The interactions of electrons and the atoms they reside in are important for a range of phenomena, from fundamental electron and spin transport, to
Second-generation bioethanol is derived from cellulose-based feedstocks. Production of such bioethanol is expected to grow significantly worldwide