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Unravelling the Structure of Aromatic "π-π" Interactions. Researchers from the LCN and ISIS have obtained definitive structural data for two archetypical aromatic liquids using neutron scattering. [more]
How do cells crawl? Researchers at the LCN and Cambridge have developed a physical model explaining how cells use lamellipods to generate motion. [more]
Researchers in Chicago and London have developed a method for controlling the properties of magnets that could be used to improve the storage capacity of next-generation computer hard drives. [more]
Researchers at the London Centre for Nanotechnology have developed a method for disentangling the mechanical and mass effects on nanomechanical resonators. [more]
Exotic excitation in super-conductors mapped at atomic resolution. Researchers from the University of Geneva, in collaboration with the London Centre for Nanotechnology have mapped electronic, super-conducting properties of Bi-2223 at the atomic scale. [more]
How can one increase the maximum current which can flow in a superconductor without any resistance? Counter-intuitively the answer in some circumstances is to increase the dissipation (i.e. the energy losses) in the superconductor. [more]
Effect of covalent bonding on magnetism and the missing neutron intensity in copper oxide compounds solved by Andrew Walters, PhD student at the LCN.[more]
Nature paper proves the existence of magnetic monopoles. LCN-led research published today in Nature proves the existence of atom-sized magnetic charges called ‘magnetic monopoles’ that behave and interact just like more familiar electric charges.[more]
Four papers – two published in Science this week, and two on the preprint archive – independently present evidence that magnetic monopoles really exist in nature. Two of these papers were written by London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) scientists.[more]
Thermochemical nano-patterning. Researchers from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) have fabricated sub-30 nm luminescent features of an organic semiconductor via spatially selective conversion and patterning of its precursor by using a heatable, micron-size scanning probe (see figure below). The results will soon be reported in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. [more]
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Imaging surfaces charges on individual biomolecules. A collaborative effort between has led to the first measurements of the electrostatic surface potential of individual DNA and avidin molecules with nanometre resolution using Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy in air. [more]
A new spin on ladders. Scientists at the London Centre for Nanotechnology report a major breakthrough in the study of low-dimensional quantum systems. [more]
The distribution of spatially averaged critical properties. Critical properties throughout science are popularly associated with heavy tailed distributions, but until now there has been no clear understanding of why this is. [more]
Anisotropic electron-phonon coupling and dynamical nesting on graphene sheets in superconducting CaC6 using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. [more]
Pentagonal nanoscale ice structure found in nature. The hexagonal building block motif can be seen in everyday life, but LCN researchers have discovered a natural nanoscale ice structure formed of pentagons. [more]
High electron mobility in nano-composite thin film transistors. Researchers have demonstrated extremely high electron mobility using organic semiconductors. Posted 27 Jan 2009. [more]
Researchers at the LCN and NIST have a simple method to produce complex sub-micrometre periodic structures in poly(dimethylsiloxane) over large surface areas. [more]
LCN researchers have teamed up with ISIS to show how the technique of muon spin relaxation (MuSR) may be modified to access more accurate information on a complex magnetic system. Posted 14th Jan. 2009. [more] |
Physicists in the USA and at the LCN have found a way to extend the electrically-measured quantum lifetime of electrons by more than 5,000 per cent. Posted 14 Nov. 2008 [more]
Members of the LCN and Vanderbilt University have used electrophoric deposition to fabricate alternating layer carbon nanotube-nanocrystal composite films. Posted 5 Nov. 2008 [more]
LCN researchers have published a letter investigating the electron-trapping properties of boundaries between crystallites. Posted 13 Oct. 2008 [more]
Scientists from the LCN are using a novel nanomechanical technique to investigate the workings of vancomycin. Posted 13 Oct. 2008 [more]
New research from the LCN has produced the first theoretical model of nanomechanical sensing. Posted 03 Oct. 2008 [more]
A research team including members of the LCN and the IBM Almaden research centre have made a breakthrough in understanding the Kondo effect. Posted 23 Sep. 2008. [more]
A multidisciplinary research team including LCN members have proved that quantum states last long enough to be used in computer operations. Posted 29 Aug. 2008. [more]
An LCN researcher has published a paper on the quantum-theory underpinnings of materials science. Posted 29 Aug. 2008. [more]
An international research team incorporating members of the LCN has discoversed a quantum "halfway-house" between magnet and semiconductor behaviour. Posted 20 Aug. 2008. [more] |
LCN researchers collaborating with ISIS have discovered three new phases of ice. Posted 31 Jul. 2008 [more]
LCN researchers have published details of their investigation into the link between molecular flexibility and odour character, suggesting that chirality may play a part. Posted 25 Jul. 2008 [more]
Researchers from ISIS in collaboration with the LCN has uncovered the molecular arrangement of this widely-used compound. Posted 24 Jul. 2008 [more]
LCN research uncovers a possible method for predicting and controlling asphaltene precipitation in crude oil. Posted 15 Jul. 2008 [more]
LCN researchers have confirmed the occurence of Kasteleyn transitions in magnetic materials. Posted 01 Jul. 2008. [more]
LCN researchers working with partners have developed nano-scale bioglass with medical applications. Posted 18 Jun. 2008. [more]
LCN researchers have been working with partners to investigate the magnetic properties of commonly-used industrial dyes. Posted 10 Jun. 2008 [more]
Paul Warburton and colleagues at the LCN have been funded by the EPSRC to investigate. Posted 15 Apr. 2008 [more]
Moesin is a key player during mitosis by controlling cell shape and spindle morphogenesis. Posted 11 Mar. 2008 [more]
Electronic structure methods can be used to model the dynamics of two-qubit gates for quantum computing. Posted 4 Mar. 2008 [more] |
A technique for controlling the magnetic properties of a commonly used blue dye could revolutionise computer processing power. Nov 07. [more]
Novel Gate Dielectric Materials: For the first time theoretical modeling has provided a glimpse into how promising dielectric materials are able to trap charges. Oct 07. [more]
Imaging Quantum Entanglement - dramatic effects of quantum mechanics in a simple magnet. Sep 07. [more]
New LCN Researcher Studies Magnetic Orientation and Stability of a Single Atom on a Surface. Sep. 07 [more]
An international team of scientists including LCN has found a way to switch a material’s magnetic properties from ‘hard’ to ‘soft’ and back again. Aug 07. [more]
Researchers reveal with unprecedented resolution the structures of the smallest pieces of ice that form on hydrophobic metal surfaces. June 07. [more]
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Can Nuclear Qubits Point The Way? Jun. 07 [more]
X-Ray Holograms Expose Secret Magnetism. May 07 [more]
Review article 'ZnO tetrapod nanocrystals' on Materials Today. May 07 [download article]
LCN article selected for the cover of the Journal of Physical Chemistry. Apr. 07 [more]
Sickle Cell Microcell: UCL Chemistry and LCN scientists have developed a method to deoxygenate haemoglobin, which could lead to treatments for sickle cell anaemia. Jan 07. [more]
Rogue odour theory could be right. Dec. 06 [more]
Full 3-D image of nanocrystals’ interior created by shining X-rays through them. Jul. 06 [more]
Novel Ceramic achieves directional conduction. Apr. 06 [more]
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