Nanostructures enable on-chip lightwave-electronic frequency mixer

Lightwave electronics aim to integrate optical and electronic systems at incredibly high speeds, leveraging the ultrafast oscillations of light fields.

Research Laboratory of Electronics • mit
Sept. 4, 2024 ~7 min

Study of disordered rock salts leads to battery breakthrough

A new family of integrated rock salt-polyanion cathodes opens door to low-cost, high-energy storage.

Peter Reuell | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
Aug. 23, 2024 ~9 min


More durable metals for fusion power reactors

MIT researchers have found a way to make structural materials last longer under the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.

Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Aug. 19, 2024 ~12 min

MIT researchers identify routes to stronger titanium alloys

The new design approach could be used to produce metals with exceptional combinations of strength and ductility, for aerospace and other applications.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
July 2, 2024 ~5 min

Scientists observe record-setting electron mobility in a new crystal film

The newly synthesized material could be the basis for wearable thermoelectric and spintronic devices.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
July 1, 2024 ~9 min

Researchers demonstrate the first chip-based 3D printer

Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
June 6, 2024 ~7 min

Physicists create five-lane superhighway for electrons

The work could lead to ultra-efficient electronics and more.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
June 4, 2024 ~6 min

Turning up the heat on next-generation semiconductors

Research sheds light on the properties of novel materials that could be used in electronics operating in extremely hot environments.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
May 23, 2024 ~9 min


Study: Under extreme impacts, metals get stronger when heated

The unexpected finding could be important for designing spacecraft shielding or in high-speed machining applications.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
May 22, 2024 ~7 min

Jeong Min Park earns 2024 Schmidt Science Fellowship

The doctoral student will use the prize to find novel phases of matter and particles.

Sandi Miller | Department of Physics • mit
May 16, 2024 ~4 min

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