Thursday, May 30, 2019

Twistronics

In past posts I shared articles dealing with graphene and its ability to produce electricity when twisted.  This new study is called "twistronics". This article continues that discussion highlighting the unique angle of 1.1 degrees that allows this fascinating phenomena to occur. 
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Alice Rings

Stranger than the story Alice in Wonderland, Alice Rings, named after the main character, have been observed in the world of physics.  This ...

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