Abstract: A model of the sputtering process has been developed that predicts the deposition rate of a sputtering system with parallel-plate geometry. By using data for sputtering yield vs voltage ...

By simultaneously applying an ion beam when a film is being deposited onto a polycrystalline substrate via, e.g., magnetron sputtering, the film’s grains ... Tc superconductivity in the Ba−La−Cu−O ...

European consortium for new quantum frontiers get 3.2 million euros from EU to boost silicon-based quantum technologies.

A joint research team from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully developed ...

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have hit some turbulence in what has been a strong season — they’ve lost four of their last five games, including three at home. Friday’s 2-1 overtime loss to ...

Lithium-ion batteries are the backbone of mobile devices and electric cars, but lithium can be costly and explosive. Proton batteries—which rely on more abundant materials—have been touted as ...

The return of George Pickens did little to kick-start the sputtering Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Pickens, the No. 1 wide receiver, played for the first time Wednesday since Dec. 1 because of a ...

The Cincinnati Bengals capped off their late-season, five-game win streak by eking out a 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. The Bengals (9-8) now will await results from ...