A well-known magnetic metal has emerged as a surprisingly versatile quantum platform. Cobalt has long…
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The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB) is a renowned research center in Germany, dedicated to the study of materials and energy. Located in Berlin, HZB is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, which is the largest scientific organization in Germany. HZB focuses on the development and utilization of advanced materials and technologies to address pressing energy challenges, particularly in the context of renewable energy and energy efficiency. One of its flagship facilities is the BESSY II synchrotron, a powerful light source that provides scientists with unique capabilities to analyze the structure and properties of materials at the atomic and molecular levels. Research at HZB spans various fields, including photovoltaics, battery technology, and hydrogen storage, aiming to contribute to sustainable energy solutions and the transition to a low-carbon economy. The center collaborates extensively with both national and international academic institutions, industry partners, and other research organizations to advance scientific knowledge and technological innovation.
A sophisticated analysis of experimental ARPES data confirmed that the electronic properties of each chain…
Experiments at BESSY II show that during electrolysis, the structure breaks down into ultrathin nickel…
A research team at HZB has developed a clever technique to read quantum spin states…
Tiny magnetic “flowers” engineered by physicist Anna Palau are redefining how we manipulate magnetic fields.…
Scientists have unlocked a new understanding of mesoporous silicon, a nanostructured version of the well-known…
Spintronics offers the potential for devices that operate faster and use less energy by manipulating…
A team at HZB has investigated a new, simple method at BESSY II that can…
The traveling salesman problem is considered a prime example of a combinatorial optimization problem. Now…
An HZB physicist has developed a new method for the comprehensive characterization of semiconductors in…
Hafnium oxide thin films are a fascinating class of materials with robust ferroelectric properties in…
Researchers at HZB have created an innovative technique to precisely measure minuscule temperature variations as…
Quantum information theory: Quantum complexity grows linearly for an exponentially long time. Physicists know about…
Improved measurement techniques for semiconductors allow for better solar cell efficiency predictions and faster evaluation…
Every child knows that water conducts electricity — but this refers to “normal” everyday water…
An international team has shown through a sensational experiment how diverse the possibilities for employing…
With a clever experiment, physicists have shown that in a one-dimensional quantum system, the initially…
The current world record tandem solar cell provided stable performance for 300 hours – even…