A comprehensive quantum theory for the phenomenon of quantum friction was put forward in 2014 by Mário Silveirinha. Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Portugal, Silveirinha based his approach on a theory of macroscopic quantum electrodynamics
By Sarah Moore
23 Jan 2020
Quantum computing is the research focus of many scientists working in information technology today. This exponentially greater computing power will have numerous applications in many fields, including robotics.
By Ben Pilkington, MSt.
20 Dec 2019
Taken at its face value, the term “quantum polymers” may seem somewhat oxymoronic: “quantum” means the smallest possible size of something; “polymer” means a large molecule made up of many repeating subunits.
By Ben Pilkington, MSt.
20 Dec 2019
Understanding of quantum ceramics falls under the new field of research labeled “quantum materials”. Quantum materials is a very recent coinage that has arisen largely due to a 2016 article in Nature Physics.
By Ben Pilkington, MSt.
20 Dec 2019
The free-electron laser was developed in 1971 and has slightly different operating mechanisms to other lasers. A free-electron laser utilizes a laser beam which is composed of high-speed electrons and photons.
By Liam Critchley
20 Dec 2019