SCILIGHT
Thomson effect transforms FeRh-based alloys into thermoelectric materials
Thomson effect may enable thermoelectric cooling in a material without multiple junctions.
Comparison of collisionless plasma models identifies a robust candidate for nonlinear phenomena
Testing two kinetic collisionless plasma models found one good for low-frequency phenomena and another suited to nonlinear cases.
Using cacti to spread Wi-Fi
Antenna design exploits the water content in cacti for biofriendly communication technology
Examining scattering dynamics in a state of strong rotational non-equilibrium
Numerical model explores the behaviors of rapidly rotating molecules scattering off a crystalline surface.
Large-volume magnetic trap for studying ultracold atomic hydrogen
Ioffe-Pritchard trap design enables study of large volumes of atomic hydrogen at millikelvin temperatures.
Ocean waves could give offshore wind turbines a boost
Study of floating wind turbines in unsteady wave conditions aims to improve the efficiency and lifespan of offshore windfarms.
Design could lead to inexpensive, ultra-stable zinc-ion batteries
Unique structure using a dual-cation vanadium cathode results in a battery that remains stable for nearly 10,000 cycles
Single atom thermal engine modelled using quantum mechanics
Quantum thermal machine employing only one or two driven quantum harmonic oscillators shown to be more efficient than classical machines under certain conditions
Advances in dielectric polymer composites provide new ways to study ultra-low filler content
Small amounts of inorganic nanofiller material may boost performance for use in next-generation high-energy-density dielectrics.
