Technology
Tubes with a Twist
Weizmann scientists came up with a new type of nanotube—built of gold, silver, and other nanoparticles—that may form the basis for future nanosensors, catalysts, and chemistry-on-a-chip systems.
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Weizmann Institute Invention Lets Disabled People Steer a Wheelchair and Communicate by Sniffing
The revolutionary, easy-to-use device is being investigated for other uses as well, such as a “third arm” for surgeons and pilots.
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Tubes with a Twist
Weizmann scientists came up with a new type of nanotube—built of gold, silver, and other nanoparticles—that may form the basis for future nanosensors, catalysts, and chemistry-on-a-chip systems.
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Sensing Material Defects
Prof. Daniel Wagner found that nanotubes can be used to monitor mechanical stress in materials, meaning they could perhaps be used as an early warning system for material fatigue.
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Quasiparticles and Quantum Computers
Prof. Moty Heiblum's team has demonstrated the existence of "quasiparticles" with one-quarter the charge of an electron. This research could be a first step toward creating powerful quantum computers.
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Thinking Small
Weizmann scientists are working on basic questions that need to be answered before we can begin to create what might be the computers of the future—quantum computers.
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Thin Films on a Scale
Weizmann scientists are working to create thin films with desirable qualities such as low weight and long-term thermostability, which could mean huge benefits for microelectronics and other fields.