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Research Advances: Microelectronics, Sensing & Information Technology
Research Advances: Microelectronics, Sensing & Information Technology
CQN Researcher Wins MacArthur Fellowship (CQN/
2022
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Indium Tin Oxide: A Superconducting Material Enabling Quantum Readouts (CQN/
2022
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Partnership Links UK Centers with US Partners in Researching Quantum Networks (CQN/
2022
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Boston-Area Testbed Demonstrates Quantum Networking Across Three Nodes (CQN/
2022
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Roadmap Helps Forecast Societal Impact of Tomorrow’s Quantum Internet (CQN/
2022
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State Transfer to a Quantum Memory Across a 43 km Boston-Area Network (CQN/
2022
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Database Design Protects Citizen Privacy in Smart City Applications (CS3/
2022
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Comprehensive Testing to Speed Development of More Reliable Power Interconnects (POETS/
2022
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Simulation Model Enables Study of Heat-Transfer Nanostructures (POETS/
2022
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Coupling Nitrogen Vacancy Centers to Magnetoelastic Waves (TANMS/
2022
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An Electrically Small Magnetic Antenna for Implantable Medical Devices (TANMS/
2022
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Voltage Controlled Magnetic Bits for Extremely Efficient Computer Memory (TANMS/
2022
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Cell Sorting: Arrayed Single Cell Capture and Release Using Localized Oersted Fields (TANMS/
2022
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Thin Temperature-Sensing Sheets That Can Be Integrated into Power (POETS/
2021
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Alternative Systems for Fast Charging Electric Vehicles (POETS/
2021
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Personalized Healthcare, One Cell at a Time (TANMS/
2021
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Researchers Collaborate on Testbeds to Advance Quantum Internet (CQN/
2021
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2D Boiling Test Chamber Enables Better Characterization of Cooling Technology (POETS/
2020
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Research Teams Combine Technologies to Produce Novel Power Module and Cooling System (POETS/
2020
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Researchers Demonstrate Super-Thin Semiconductor Deposition for Temperature Sensing (POETS/
2020
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PowerSynth Improvements Help Design Power Modules to Meet Space and Cost Constraints (POETS/
2020
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Novel 3D Power Module Package Building on Advantages of Silicon Carbide (POETS/
2020
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POETS Demonstrates Fabrication-Process and Application Innovations for 3D Power Inductors (POETS/
2020
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Chiral Symmetry Breaking Enables Deterministic Switching in VCMA Devices (TANMS/
2020
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Researchers Obtain Patent in Visible Light Communication (LESA/
2018
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A Software-Defined Photonic Chip with Advanced Switching Capabilities (CIAN/
2018
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Non-Invasive Glucose Sensors for Diabetes Management Moving Toward Clinical Trials (MIRTHE/
2017
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Growing the Future of Urban Farming with High-Tech Lighting (LESA/
2017
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Chips Enable Optical-based Quality Control at Internet Hubs, Speeding Data Transfers (CIAN/
2017
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Software That Automatically Adapts Connection Capacity Will Encourage Smaller Data Centers (CIAN/
2017
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Researchers Deploy Testbed of 15 Light-Based Cells for Wireless Access (LESA/
2017
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Center Develops Optoelectronic Devices for Next-Generation High-Efficiency Lighting Systems (LESA/
2017
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Using a MEMS Mirror to Provide Laser Lighting with Integrated MEMS Light Field Control (LESA/
2016
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Center Develops System to Use Light Transmission for High Bandwidth Data Transfer (LESA/
2016
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Researchers use MEMS-based Spatial Light Modulator to Capture Light from Multiple Sources (LESA/
2016
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ERC Team Awarded Patent for Occupancy Detection Using Lights Instead of Cameras (LESA/
2016
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Partnership Integrates Wi-Fi with Asymmetric VLC, Addressing Uplink Challenges (LESA/
2016
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ERC Partner Continues Progress on Developing Sensors for Atmospheric Trace Gases (MIRTHE/
2016
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ERC Researchers Use ERC-Developed Ammonia Sensor to Validate Satellite Air-Quality Measurements (MIRTHE/
2016
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New Multinary Modulation Promises To Double and Triple Data Rates Across Optical Networks (CIAN/
2016
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Disco Ball Has Optical Signals Dancing Throughout Data Center (CIAN/
2016
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Resistance To Temperature Swings Promises to Reduce the Cost of Maintaining Photonic Chips (CIAN/
2016
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