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Coffee machine helped to make ion traps more efficient

30-Apr-2019 - Scientists from ITMO University have developed and applied a new method for analyzing the electromagnetic field inside ion traps. For the first time, they explained the field deviations inside nonlinear radio-frequency traps. This allows to reconsider the prospects nonlinear traps applications, ...

electromagnetic fields ion traps

Antilaser for Bose-Einstein condensate

20-Aug-2018 - An international team of scientists developed the world's first antilaser for nonlinear Bose-Einstein condensate of ultracold atoms. For the first time, scientists demonstrated that it is possible to absorb the selected signal completely, even though the nonlinear system makes it difficult to ...

absorption acoustic waves antilasers +14

Simple inkjet printer produces glowing holograms

25-Aug-2017 - Researchers at ITMO University unveiled a new approach for printing luminescent structures based on nanoparticle ink. The unique optical properties of the ink were achieved by means of europium-doped zirconia. Particles of this material were proven to be useful for manufacturing glowing ...

europium-doped zirconia holograms holographic coatings +4

Scientists count microscopic particles without microscope

11-Aug-2016 - Scientists from Russia and Australia have put forward a simple new way of counting microscopic particles in optical materials by means of a laser. A light beam passing through such a material splits and forms a characteristic pattern consisting of numerous bright spots on a projection screen. The ...

Australian National University counting systems Ioffe Institute +5

Supercrystals with new architecture can enhance drug synthesis

24-May-2016 - Scientists from ITMO University and Trinity College have designed an optically active nanosized supercrystal whose novel architecture can help separate organic molecules, thus considerably facilitating the technology of drug synthesis. The structure of the new supercrystal is similar to a helix ...

chirality DNA origami enantiomers +4

Creating a color printer that uses a colorless, non-toxic ink inspired by nature

12-Feb-2016 - From dot-matrix to 3-D, printing technology has come a long way in 40 years. But all of these technologies have created hues by using dye inks, which can be taxing on the environment. Now a team reports the development of a colorless, non-toxic ink for use in inkjet printers. Instead of relying ...

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Researchers propose high-efficiency wireless power transfer system

05-Feb-2016 - Today, wireless power transfer (WPT) systems enable to charge electronic devices without plugging them into the wall, but rather by placing them on a special charging pad. However, the transfer distance and efficiency of such systems fall short of market expectations. In a new study, a group of ...

ceramics dielectric resonators ITMO University +3

Metamaterials boost sensitivity of MRI machines

18-Jan-2016 - A group of researchers from Russia, Australia and the Netherlands have developed a technology that can reduce Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning times by more than 50%, meaning hospitals can drastically increase the number of scans without changing equipment. This extraordinary leap in ...

magnetic resonance imaging metamaterials radiation

New ceramic firefighting foam becomes stronger when temperature increases

16-Dec-2015 - A team of chemists from ITMO University, in collaboration with research company SOPOT, has developed a novel type of firefighting foam based on inorganic silica nanoparticles. The new foam beats existing analogues in fire extinguishing capacity, thermal and mechanical stability and ...

biodegradation foams ITMO University +2