In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
For any fiber optic cable to be highly effective at transmitting signals and/or data, the light passing through the fiber optics needs to be coherent, i.e. the light beam needs to be tight so that it doesn’t lose power through some of the light spreading out radially.
By Liam Critchley
15 Mar 2019
AFM has emerged over the last few decades to be a vital tool for measuring the topography and properties of a sample and has vastly expanded its capability over the years.
By Liam Critchley
10 Jul 2019
Raman spectroscopy is a powerful tool for chemical identification in a range of fields, from winemaking, to quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and forensic analysis.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
3 Sep 2019
Higher resolution of any image is achieved by the wavelength of the radiation used for imaging. A typical electron microscopy uses a beam of electrons in the wavelength of ~ 0.02Å for operation at 300kV.
By Dr. Ramya Dwivedi
12 Mar 2019
Graphene is an atom-thick form of carbon with such useful properties, it is currently being touted as a kind of ‘wonder material’.
By Brett Smith
14 Mar 2019
Both LiDAR and RADAR and long-range detection systems that can map the terrain of the Earth, provide distance information.
By Liam Critchley
12 Mar 2019
Raman spectroscopy has become a widespread, routine tool for the identification and quantitative analysis of chemical compounds.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
9 Sep 2019
All cars are fitted with a fuel gauge, indicated by scale on the dashboard. Drivers are able to know how much fuel is in their tank by simply noting the position of the arm on the scale.
By Isabelle Robinson
12 Mar 2019
Optical tweezers are a top-end research tool that employ a highly focused laser beam to trap and manipulate incredibly small particles.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
12 Mar 2019
This article discusses solar fuels, what they are and their applications.
By Bea Howarth
12 Feb 2019