Physics and Astronomy News Archive: August 2022

Image: Lithium-Free Solid-State Batteries

Lithium-Free Solid-State Batteries

Source: TUS JP   Posted: 8/18/22

Scientists demonstrate for the first time a metal-organic framework-based magnesium ion conductor showing superionic conductivity even at room temperature.
Image: The best semiconductor of them all?

The best semiconductor of them all?

Source: MIT   Posted: 8/16/22

Researchers have found a material that can perform much better than silicon.
Image: Super-Earth Skimming Habitable Zone of Red Dwarf

Super-Earth Skimming Habitable Zone of Red Dwarf

Source: NAO JP   Posted: 8/12/22

Scientists have developed an infrared observational instrument mounted on the Subaru Telescope to search for signs of planets around red dwarf stars.
Image: Smaller, Cheaper Lidar?

Smaller, Cheaper Lidar?

Source: Optica   Posted: 8/10/22

Researchers have developed a new chip-based beam steering technology that provides a promising route to small, cost-effective and high-performance lidar (or light detection and ranging) systems.
Image: Quantum cryptography: Hacking futile

Quantum cryptography: Hacking futile

Source: LMU DE   Posted: 8/8/22

Scientists successfully implemented an advanced form of quantum cryptography for the first time.
Image: A better way to quantify radiation damage in materials

A better way to quantify radiation damage in materials

Source: MIT   Posted: 8/4/22

More complete than existing methods, the new approach might enable longer operational lifetimes for nuclear reactors.
Image: Why Jupiter doesn’t have rings like Saturn

Why Jupiter doesn’t have rings like Saturn

Source: UCR   Posted: 8/4/22

Because it’s bigger, Jupiter ought to have larger, more spectacular rings than Saturn has. But new UC Riverside research shows Jupiter’s massive moons prevent that vision from lighting up the night sky.