New state of matter detected in 2D material
Scientists, led by an Indian-origin researcher, have found evidence of a mysterious new state of matter in a 2D material, in which electrons - thought to be indivisible building blocks of nature - break into pieces.
Apr 05, 2016, 15:32 PM ISTIndian-origin engineer discovers ground breaking 2D semi-conducting material
The semi-conductor, made of the elements tin and oxygen or tin monoxide (SnO) by the associate professor Ashutosh Tiwari-led team is a layer of 2D material only one atom thick, allowing electrical charges to move through it much faster than conventional 3D materials such as silicon.
Feb 15, 2016, 18:01 PM IST