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

New substrate material for flexible electronics could help combat e-waste

Electronic waste is a rapidly growing problem, but this degradable material could allow the recycling of parts from many single-use and wearable devices.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Aug. 6, 2024 ~5 min


Physicists report new insights into exotic particles key to magnetism

The work, originating from ultrathin materials, could impact future electronics and establishes a new way to study these particles through a powerful instrument at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
Aug. 1, 2024 ~7 min

New transistor’s superlative properties could have broad electronics applications

Ultrathin material whose properties “already meet or exceed industry standards” enables superfast switching, extreme durability.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
July 26, 2024 ~7 min

Implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants

This tiny, biocompatible sensor may overcome one of the biggest hurdles that prevent the devices from being completely implanted.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
July 2, 2024 ~9 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

Wireless receiver blocks interference for better mobile device performance

This novel circuit architecture cancels out unwanted signals at the earliest opportunity.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
June 27, 2024 ~6 min

With programmable pixels, novel sensor improves imaging of neural activity

New camera chip design allows for optimizing each pixel’s timing to maximize signal-to-noise ratio when tracking real-time visual indicator of neural voltage.

David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
June 13, 2024 ~8 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

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