Semiconductors
The best cut for machining
22 Oct 2013A new and verified computer model improves the machining of nanoscale semiconductor parts for the electronics industry
Making long-haul, ultrahigh bandwidth more affordable
7 May 2013Researchers at A*STAR have made low-cost, ultrahigh-bandwidth telecommunication across continents a possibility through an innovative advance in silicon photonics
Touching moments with a radiant outcome
26 Mar 2013Microstructures made of adjoining semiconductor disks could lead to powerful nanoscale sensors
The smaller the better
3 Jul 2012Waveguides that combine metallic and semiconductor structures can be made more compact
Integrated laser on silicon is looking good
27 Mar 2012A unique ‘micro-loop mirror’ design may enhance the performance of integrated laser on silicon
A ferroelectric boost
20 Dec 2011The introduction of a ferroelectric layer into an ultraviolet photodetector enhances its output signals
Solar express
16 Aug 2011A one-pot synthesis provides a simpler and faster route to highly efficient solar cells
Brought into line
11 May 2010Micro-electromechanical systems accurately align optical components on a silicon microchip
Bright attractions
2 Mar 2010Application of an external magnetic field enhances the extraction efficiency of laser light from elliptical microcavities
Stress management
16 Feb 2010Understanding stress changes in a silicon substrate as it is thinned aids semiconductor device manufacture
