Quantum defects are tiny imperfections in solid crystal lattices that can trap individual electrons and their "spin" (i.e., the internal angular momentum of particles). These defects are central to ...

This video explores the fascinating world of strain gauges, these clever little devices that combine elements of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and materials science to give us a way ...

Researchers gave participants face tattoos that can track when their brain is working too hard. The study introduces a non-permanent wireless forehead e-tattoo that decodes brainwaves to measure ...

Researchers gave participants face tattoos that can track when their brain is working too hard. Published May 29 in the Cell Press journal Device, the study introduces a non-permanent wireless ...

Abstract: The present work has simulated the piezoresistivity coefficient in graphene ribbon based on the first-principles electronic-state calculation method. The carrier conductivity along the ...

When designing an experiment or test, simplicity is important. Each process added to a test or experiment to obtain data increases the potential for error. For ...

Bio-inspired wind sensing using strain sensors on flexible wings could revolutionize robotic flight control strategy. Researchers have developed a method to detect wind direction with 99% accuracy ...

Sensata Technologies Holding has filed a patent for apparatuses featuring a junction-isolated semiconductor strain gauge. The apparatus includes a silicon chip with a semiconductor strain gauge ...