PCA and K-means clustering applied to Raman and PL imaging reveal structural defects in silicon wafers, enhancing understanding of optoelectronic performance.

Abstract: A finite-time version, based on Implicit Lyapunov Functions (ILF), for the Attractive Ellipsoid Method (AEM) is developed. Based on this, a robust control scheme is presented to ensure ...

Sleep Stop waking up at 3 am — I asked 5 doctors for their best sleep hygiene tips and here’s what they said Sleep Don’t worry about total sleep time, pay attention to these metrics on your sleep ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...

Humanity’s quest for knowledge is our most striking feature. No other animal asks why or how things work, but humans aren’t content to enjoy the world as it is. We must ask why and tinker to make ...

Concrete sidewalks are essential for pedestrian safety, but over time, they can develop cracks, uneven surfaces, and other forms of deterioration. Proper maintenance ensures long-lasting durability ...

New research details an intriguing new way to solve "unsolvable" algebra problems that go beyond the fourth degree – something that has generally been deemed impossible using traditional methods for ...

A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such ...

A team of quantum computer researchers at quantum computer maker D-Wave, working with an international team of physicists and engineers, is claiming that its latest quantum processor has been used to ...

AI companies face delays and challenges with training new large language models Some researchers are focusing on more time for inference in new models Shift could impact AI arms race for resources ...