Particles accelerate without a push
New analysis shows a way to self-propel subatomic particles, extend the lifetime of unstable isotopes.
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Trapping light with a twister
New understanding of how to halt photons could lead to miniature particle accelerators, improved data transmission.
How to make a “perfect” solar absorber
New system aims to harness the full spectrum of available solar radiation.
Teaching light new tricks
Graduate student Wade Hsu and colleagues confine light to a crystal surface and design a transparent display using nanoparticles.
A mirror with a peephole
MIT graduate student Yichen Shen designs a photonic crystal system that lets light pass through at a specific angle.
Faculty highlight: Marin Soljacic
Physicist reveals new techniques for controlling light by angle, creating transparent displays and photonic crystal bandgaps.
Making a wire-free future
WiTricity’s wireless charging technology is coming soon to mobile devices, electric cars, and more.
Enhancing solar cells with heat
Thermophotovoltaic system converts high heat to narrow spectrum tailored to solar cell profile
Advances in materials driving new technologies
Quantum dots for lighting and television, specialty fibers for surgery, highlighted at annual MPC Materials Day
Reif announces plans to launch an MIT Innovation Initiative
President asks 19-member panel, led by professors Fiona Murray and Vladimir Bulović, to deliver recommendations on next steps by Jan. 31.
A new way to trap light
MIT researchers discover a new phenomenon that could lead to new types of lasers and sensors.
MPC associate director visits Collegium members in Asia
Mark Beals, in collaboration with the MIT Industrial Liaison Program, visited Thailand, Taiwan and Japan in early April.
Junot Díaz wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and writing professor receives unrestricted $500,000 prize.