Bio-optical methods have been an essential tool for biological observation and clinical diagnosis, and optoacoustic (photoacoustic) imaging is now emerging.
Month: August 2013
The balance between combination and disproportionation in radical polymerization
Researcher from New Zealand present a mass spectrometric method for the determination of the mode of termination in radical polymerization.
New optical sensor can detect individual nanoscale objects
Special polydimethylsiloxane-coated deformed microcavity acts as an optical “whispering gallery”.
Raman spectroscopy pixel by pixel
Raman spectroscopy provides molecular specificity through spectrally-resolved measurement of the inelastic scattering under monochromatic excitation.
Welcome our new Advanced Materials Editorial Advisory Board member Prof. Cefe López
Cefe López talks about his passion for optics and solid state physics, photonic crystals, and future developments in materials science.
Edwards’ Pumps to be Used in CERN Accelerator Upgrades
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, has ordered 35 new “XDS” scroll pumps by Edwards, a leading manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products and abatement systems and a leading provider of related value-added services.
Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge, 2nd Edition
The 2nd edition of Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge is now available to purchase. This exceptional monograph provides an overview of the subject, and presents the current state of the art with regard to different aspects of sustainable production, efficient...
July highlights from physica status solidi
Nanowires, solar cells, and silicene – these and more in July’s physics highlights.
Graphene conduction mystery solved
Researchers from Germany the US and Spain have discovered why graphene’s electron conduction can’t be completely stopped.
Molecule-to-material by first principles
Dr. Gloria Tabacchi from Insubria University has, in new research, reviewed the main issues in first principles modeling of the CVD process.
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