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Researchers develop new method for producing transparent conductors

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at UCLA have developed a new method for producing a hybrid graphene-carbon nanotube, or G-CNT, for potential use as a transparent conductor in solar cells and consumer electronic devices. These ...





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New plasma transistor could create sharper displays

New plasma transistor could create sharper displays

Physics / Plasma Physics

created Feb 04, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (9) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- By integrating a solid-state electron emitter and a microcavity plasma device, researchers at the University of Illinois have created a plasma transistor that could be used to make lighter, ...


LG Electronics De-Emphasizing Plasma TVs

Technology / Business

created May 21, 2007 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

On Friday, LG Electronics said it will scale back on production of its PDP (plasma display panel) screens later this year in order to improve the business performance of its display operations.


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Luxim's tiny plasma lightbulb outshines LEDs

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 20, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (68) | comments 11

A Tic-Tac-sized lightbulb that gives off as much light as a streetlamp may offer a peek at the ultra-efficient lighting of the future. The bulb, developed by Luxim of Sunnyvale, California, uses plasma technology ...


Scientists fabricate first plasma transistor

Scientists fabricate first plasma transistor

Physics / Plasma Physics

created Nov 12, 2008 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (84) | comments 8

Since their development in the 1940s, transistors have been at the heart of computers and other modern electronic devices. Transistors - whose job is to start, stop, or amplify electric current - come in all ...


Plasma TV Sales, Prices Decline for the First Time

Plasma TV Sales, Prices Decline for the First Time

Technology / Business

created Apr 11, 2007 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (17) | comments 0

Revenue for plasma televisions took a substantial hit in February, according to the latest figures released by the NDP Group on Tuesday, generating only $181 million compared to the nearly $216 million in ...


Model Reveals How Plasma from Superstorms Affects Near-Earth Space

Model Reveals How Plasma from Superstorms Affects Near-Earth Space

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created May 29, 2008 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (10) | comments 1

NASA scientists have uncovered new details about how plasma from superstorms interact with Earth’s magnetosphere.


Upping the power triggers an ordered helical plasma

Upping the power triggers an ordered helical plasma

Physics / Plasma Physics

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0

If you keep twisting a straight elastic string, at some moment it starts kinking in a wild way. Something similar occurs when one increases the electrical current flowing in a magnetized plasma doughnut: it ...


Organic light-emitting diode screens ready to go mainstream

Electronics / Hardware

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (22) | comments 6

It's not yet lights-out for LCD and plasma, but OLED displays are finally ready to begin pushing those technologies out of the limelight.


AFRL Proves Feasibility Of Plasma Actuators

Physics / Plasma Physics

created Apr 24, 2006 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

The Air Force Research Laboratory is laying the groundwork to develop revolutionary hypersonic aerospace vehicles. AFRL is examining the feasibility of replacing traditional mechanical actuators, which move to control an ...


Panasonic Develops World's First 3D Full HD Plasma Theater System

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 24, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (9) | comments 2

Panasonic has developed the world's first 3D full HD Plasma Theater System, which enables the viewing of true-to-life 3D images by using a 103-inch plasma television and a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, distributing full high-definition ...



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