Silicon is the gold-standard in modern-day electronics because it is a highly stable and efficient semiconductor material. It acts as an electrical conductor in certain conditions and an electrical ...

RALEGH – Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new distinct form of silicon called Q-silicon which, among other interesting properties, is ferromagnetic at room temperature.

For over 75 years, silicon has been the dominant material in the evolution of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones to satellites. But as chipmakers push toward smaller nodes, ...

The resistance faced by electrons while traveling through the copper connections between transistors within a chip produces a lot of heat. In contrast, photons are packets of light without any mass or ...

Physicists found why holes move slower than electrons in silicon: not defects, but higher intrinsic mass, supporting ...

Aluminium silicon carbide ceramics, notably in the form of Al4SiC4, have garnered considerable interest due to their exceptional mechanical and thermal properties. These materials are distinguished by ...

Veeco Instruments Inc. and research hub imec have developed a 300 mm high volume manufacturing process that allows for the ...

Silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics are renowned for their exceptional hardness, high thermal conductivity and oxidation resistance, making them indispensable for high-temperature and high-performance ...