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An ion ‘doped’ germanium semiconductor could become a superconductor

Atul — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:04:50 +0000

With nanotechnology on the priority list of all researchers, microelectronics and nano electronics had been on the lookout for a superconducting chip developed from a semiconductor. The researches were seemingly futile until now, but all this...

Pamper your overworked fingers with Yubi Lax Germa

Rekha — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:00:03 +0000

Whether you are exercising or not, but fingers surely get more than their share of exercising everyday. So, whether you are fiddling on your keyboard, punching numbers on your cell phone or pushing the remote control buttons, the problem...

Germanium with 'Pores'! Used to make more efficient solar cells

Irani — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:38:58 +0000

Two independent groups of researchers in the US have developed techniques to make porous germanium. It is another semiconductor used widely in microelectronics. This new material can be used in making solar cells and chemical sensors that are...