nanowires

Simulation of the experiment in which the first images of a quantum electronic crystal were obtained, the existence of which was predicted 80 years ago. The researchers saw electrons arranged as pearls in a string (red balls) along a nanowire. To observe the electrons without affecting them, a single electron (in green) carried by another nanowire was used as a sensor (scanning detector) that detected the electric fields created by the electrons in the crystal

like an electron on a wire

Scanning electron microscope photograph of a logic circuit based on 14 nanowires

In the right place, in the right direction

Color rendering of a scanning electron microscope image of a programmable nanoprocessor superimposed on a schematic architecture of a nanoprocessor circuit

The first ever functional nanoprocessor

A self-woven nanometer rope as seen through the lens of an atomic force microscope

Nanoscale rope and complex self-organizing nanomaterials

Gallium arsenide nanowires on a zinc surface. Photo: University of Copenhagen

Nanowires for solar cells and electronic components

It is enough to clamp the nanogenerator on the fingers so that it produces enough electricity to operate the liquid-crystal display

Nanogenerators for powering electronic devices

Scanning electron microscope image of a layer of nanowires. Link to the source of the image at the bottom of the article

Great need for a little inspection

A solar cell wired with nanometer wires. Photo: University of Berkeley

Silicon nanowires optimize the absorption capacity of solar cells