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16-Oct-2024

Material stimulated by light pulses could be leap toward more energy-efficient supercomputing

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In an Argonne-led project, researchers used X-ray microscopy to discover a ferroelectric material that tailors its response to controlled ultrafast external stimuli, such as light pulses. The material might be applicable to energy-efficient microelectronics.

Journal

Advanced Materials

9-Oct-2024

New technique could unlock potential of quantum materials

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has devised a unique method to observe changes in materials at the atomic level. The technique opens new avenues for understanding and developing advanced materials for quantum computing and electronics.

Journal

Science Advances

2-Oct-2024

Quantum research paves the way toward efficient, ultra-high-density optical memory storage

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago have proposed a new optical memory technology using rare-earth elements and quantum defects for energy-efficient, high-density data storage.

Journal

Physical Review Research