Motors are ubiquitous in our everyday lives — from cars to washing machines, even if we rarely notice them. A futuristic scientific field is working on the development tiny motors that could power a network of nanomachines and replace some of the power sources we currently use in electronic devices.
Researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin created the first ever solid-state optical nanomotor. All previous iterations of these light-driven motors reside in a solution of some sort, which limited their potential for the majority of real-world applications.
One of the biggest hurdles holding back implementation of these devices is Brownian Motion, which is avoided by bringing these nanomotors on land and out of water, so to speak. Brownian Motion happens when water molecules push these little motors off their spin. The smaller the motor, the stronger effect this motion has. Removing the solution from the equation side steps this problem entirely.
The reason scientists are so enamored with creating these tiny motors is that they mimic some of the most important biological structures. In nature, these motors drive the division of cells and help them move. They combine to help organisms move.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
As floodwater recedes, tiny Virginia community wonders what’s nextSome Buchanan County residents feel the flood could nudge the tightknit but dwindling coal mining community, population 20,000, a little closer to extinction.
Leer más »
Android Circuit: Nothing Launches Phone (1), Tiny Nokia T10 Tablet, Pixel 7 Pro LeaksThis week’s Android headlines; powerful Galaxy Z Fold 4 specs, stunning Pixel 7 Pro leak, Asus’ Zenphone 9 details, Nothing launching Phone (1), Nokia’s tiny tablet, a high-five is coming to your keyboard, and more...
Leer más »
Chiltepín Chiles Are Tiny, Potent, Fiery, and DeliciousThis pepper is not a one-dimensional ingredient.
Leer más »
Kelsey Plum's Aces teammates hilariously mock her tiny WNBA All-Star MVP trophyKelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces gave a phenomenal performance at the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game last weekend, finishing the contest with a record-tying 30 points that helped Team Wilson to a 134-112 win over Team Stewart. Plum was named the 2022 All-Star MVP for her offensive explosion, an award that comes with a trophy to commemorate her accomplishment.
Leer más »
Ludovico Einaudi: Tiny Desk ConcertLudovico Einaud, the Italian pianist and composer brings his emotional and reflective music to the Tiny Desk.
Leer más »