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“Spin-based quantum computers have the potential to tackle difficult mathematical problems that cannot be solved using ordinary computers, but many problems remain in making these machines scalable. Now, an international group of researchers led by the RIKEN Center for Emergent …
“An improved understanding of why electrons take a curved path through magnetic materials could aid the design of the electronic devices of tomorrow Understanding the quantum behavior of electrons is of profound interest to researchers because it could both pave …
“Scientists have developed a human-friendly, ultra-flexible organic sensor powered by sunlight, which acts as a self-powered heart monitor. Previously, they developed a flexible photovoltaic cell that could be incorporated into textiles. In this study, they directly integrated a sensory device …
“Evidence that electrons form pairs in two distinct ways in iron-based superconductors will help theorists unravel the mechanism of unconventional superconductivity By mapping uneven patterns of electrons in iron-based superconductors, RIKEN researchers have found evidence that electrons can pair up …
“Controlling the anomalous and topological Hall effects by applying an electric field could lead to new types of memory and logic devices Two magnetic phenomena that could be harnessed for memory or logic applications can be controlled by simply applying …
“A robust polymer that can be readily repaired unites two properties that seemed mutually exclusive A mechanically robust polymer that can be repaired simply by manually pressing damaged portions together has been developed by researchers at RIKEN and the University …
“The quantum equivalents of computer bits can be manipulated quicker and more precisely by using techniques that liberate them from intrinsic ‘hyperfine noise’ Using ultrapure crystals of silicon and micromagnets, RIKEN researchers have demonstrated enhanced electrical control over the directions …
“Chiral edge states could offer a way to store and manipulate information in low-power electronic devices By controlling magnetized patches within thin films of material, RIKEN researchers have created electronic channels that can carry a current without any loss of …
“RIKEN’s K computer simulated more than 11,000 compounds to find promising materials for a new type of solar cell Using one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, RIKEN researchers have identified a material that could boost the …
“Successful injection of tiny ripples into ultrathin magnetic films holds promise for computer chips that never overheat Faint signals detected by a RIKEN team with a sensitive optical microscope have revealed a new way to realize low-energy spintronic devices1. Iron …