Nature

Probing defect densities at the edges and inside Josephson junctions of superconducting qubits

Tunneling defects in disordered materials form spurious two-level systems which are a major source of decoherence for micro-fabricated quantum devices. For superconducting qubits, defects in tunnel ...
Nature

Defect-induced electric field effects direct Fenton-like oxidation pathways towards polymerization for sustainable water treatment

Polymerization-oriented Fenton-like oxidation of organic pollutants offers a promising method for energy harvesting while lowering carbon emissions. However, altering the organic pollutant removal ...
Machine Design

NIST, Collaborators Develop New Way of Detecting the Defect Density in Transistors

Defects in transistors, such as unwanted impurities and broken chemical bonds in the various layers of the semiconductor, can limit their performance and reliability. These defects are becoming harder ...
Electronic Design

Researchers Assess Thermal Conductivity, Defect Density of Four GaN Varieties

Using advanced techniques, researchers more-accurately characterized the thermal conductivity of four distinct GaN substrate types along with their defect density, and developed a formula linking the ...
Nanowerk

Defect Engineering, Tailoring Nanomaterial Properties Through Controlled Imperfections

Defect engineering is the deliberate introduction, removal, or manipulation of structural imperfections in nanomaterials to tailor their properties for specific applications. Unlike the traditional ...