The electron pulse was created by using lasers to remove electrons from a metal nanotip and lasted only 53 attoseconds, that is, 53 billionths of a billionth of a second.
A new approach uses commercial chip fab materials and techniques to fabricate specialized transistors that serve as the building block of this timing device, addressing the weak point and enabling new functionality through enhanced integration.
A well-known mineral is once again the center of attention thanks to applications in electronics: new research shows that mica still has surprises in store.
