Graphene’s Quantum Magic: Perfection Is Overrated
The carbon material graphene has excellent electronic properties. But are they also stable enough to be useful in practice? New calculations say: Yes. New computer…
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Tiny Particles, Big Surprises: The Unexpected Complexity of Catalysts
At TU Wien, scientists use microscopy techniques to observe chemical reactions on catalysts more precisely than before yielding a wealth of detail. This made clear…
Physics Breakthrough: First-Ever Measurement of a Quantum Paradox
How do quantum particles exchange information? An intriguing hypothesis regarding quantum information has recently been validated through experimental verification conducted at TU Wien. If you…
Scientists Invent a New Type of Battery – The Oxygen-Ion Battery
Researchers at TU Wien (Vienna) have developed a groundbreaking oxygen-ion battery, which boasts exceptional durability, eliminates the need for rare elements, and solves the problem…
A New Age of Superconductivity Research – Scientists Discover “Goldilocks” Material
TU Wien has performed calculations that suggest the use of the precious metal palladium as a “Goldilocks” material for creating superconductors that remain superconductive even…
Absolute Zero Is Attainable? Scientists Have Found a Quantum Formulation for the Third Law of Thermodynamics
Erasing data perfectly and attaining the lowest possible temperature may appear unrelated, but they share a strong connection. Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a…
Nano Gold Nuggets Melted by Highly Charged Ions Reveal a New World Between Macroscopic and Microscopic Physics
Tiny structures made of gold can be specifically manipulated by ion bombardment at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) – surprisingly, the decisive factor…
Just an Ordinary Material? The Last Mysteries of Mica
A well-known mineral is once again the center of attention thanks to applications in electronics: the Vienna University of Technology shows that mica still possesses…
Seemingly Magical – How To Fire Projectiles Through Materials Without Breaking Anything
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have discovered why sometimes spectacular micro-explosions occur and other times ultra-thin layers of material remain almost intact when charged…
“Electric Pill” Shown To Help Patients With Severe COVID-19
Activating the auricular vagus nerve provides anti-inflammatory effects in severe COVID-19 cases. A system out of balance When a virus – such as SARS-CoV-2 –…
Scientists Successfully Measure an Exotic Bond for the First Time
Atoms may be made to attract one another using light. Theoretically, this effect has been predicted for a very long time. However, the Vienna Center…
A Perfect Trap for Light – Allows Light To Be Absorbed Perfectly in Photosynthesis and Photovoltaics
A “light trap” was developed in which a beam of light prevents itself from escaping. This allows light to be absorbed perfectly. If you want…
How Fast Can Electronics Get? Quantum Physics Sets a Speed Limit
Semiconductor electronics is getting faster and faster — but at some point, physics no longer permits any increase. The shortest possible time scale of optoelectronic…
Uncovering the Secrets of the Big Bang With Artificial Intelligence
Can machine learning be used to uncover the secrets of the quark-gluon plasma? Yes — but only with sophisticated new methods. It could hardly be…
Scientific Detective Work on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Researchers at TU Wien are investigating new materials that can be used to reduce the operation temperature of solid oxide fuel cells. To do so,…
Science Fiction Revisited: Ramjet Propulsion for Interstellar Space Travel
Since the 1960s, there has been speculation about a hypothetical propulsion method for interstellar space travel. Calculations at TU Wien (Vienna) show: it will remain…
Why Teapots Always Drip – Scientists Finally Explain the “Teapot Effect”
Scientists at TU Wien answer an age-old question: How can the so-called “teapot effect” be explained? The “teapot effect” has been threatening spotless white tablecloths…
Revolutionary New Intelligent Transistor Developed
Revolutionary new electronic components can be adapted to perform very different tasks – a technology perfectly suited for artificial intelligence. Normally, computer chips consist of…
