Technology

Unmasking the magic of superconductivity in twisted graphene

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2021

by Tom Garlinghouse for the Department of Physics

The discovery in 2018 of superconductivity in two single-atom-thick layers of graphene stacked at a precise angle of 1.1 degrees (called ‘magic’-angle twisted bilayer graphene) came as a big surprise to the scientific community. Since the discovery, physicists have asked whether magic graphene’s superconductivity can be understood using existing theory, or whether fundamentally new approaches are required – such as those being marshalled to understand the mysterious ceramic compound that superconducts at high temperatures.
Faculty to lead development of quantum simulators in major NSF-funded effort

Thursday, Sep 2, 2021

by Scott Lyon, School of Engineering and Applied Science

Seeking a detailed blueprint for early quantum computing applications, Princeton researchers have joined a multi-institutional effort to develop large-scale simulators to study complex quantum systems.
Princeton-led team discovers unexpected quantum behavior in kagome lattice

Friday, Jun 18, 2021

by Department of Physics

An international team led by researchers at Princeton University has uncovered a new pattern of ordering of electric charge in a novel superconducting material.
Engineering and artificial intelligence combine to safeguard COVID-19 patients

Tuesday, Jan 26, 2021

by John Sullivan, Office of Engineering Communications

Spurred by the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Princeton and Google are applying mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence to increase the availability and effectiveness of ventilation treatments worldwide.
Super surfaces use terahertz waves to help bounce wireless communication into the next generation

Monday, Dec 14, 2020

by Adam Hadhazy, School of Engineering

Assembling tiny chips into unique programmable surfaces, Princeton researchers have created a key component toward unlocking a communications band that promises to dramatically increase the amount of data wireless systems can transmit.
Quantum chemist Leslie Schoop wins 2020 Packard Fellowship

Thursday, Oct 15, 2020

by Liz Fuller-Wright, Office of Communications

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation announced today that quantum chemist Leslie Schoop is one of 20 researchers to receive a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering, targeted to innovative, early-career scientists and engineers.

"Princeton is thrilled that the Foundation has honored Dr. Schoop with this extraordinary fellowship," said University President Christopher L. Eisgruber.
Center for materials of the future awarded $18M six-year funding

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2020

by Catherine Zandonella, Office of the Dean for Research

The Princeton Center for Complex Materials, a research center at Princeton University dedicated to discovering the materials of the future and training a globally competitive and diverse workforce, has been selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand its groundbreaking interdisciplinary mission into two new areas: quantum technologies and biology-inspired materials.
Benjamin’s 'Race After Technology' speaks to a growing concern among many of tech bias

Friday, May 15, 2020

by Denise Valenti, Office of Communications

In her latest book, “Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code,” Ruha Benjamin offers a detailed, critical and sobering view of the ways in which bias is infused into technology.
Three innovative projects selected to receive funding from the Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund

Monday, May 11, 2020

by Catherine Zandonella, Office of the Dean for Research

Three research endeavors aimed at fundamental challenges in health, information technology and water conservation have been selected for funding through the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund.
New Princeton study takes superconductivity to the edge

Thursday, Apr 30, 2020

Princeton researchers detect a supercurrent — a current flowing without energy loss — at the edge of a superconductor with a topological twist.