Light-induced lattice expansion leads to high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
Light-induced structural dynamics plays a vital role in the physical properties, device
performance, and stability of hybrid perovskite–based optoelectronic devices. We report that …
performance, and stability of hybrid perovskite–based optoelectronic devices. We report that …
Materials characterization by synchrotron x-ray microprobes and nanoprobes
In recent years synchrotron x-ray microprobes and nanoprobes have emerged as key
characterization tools with a remarkable impact for different scientific fields including solid …
characterization tools with a remarkable impact for different scientific fields including solid …
Single-photon detection using high-temperature superconductors
The detection of individual quanta of light is important for quantum communication,
fluorescence lifetime imaging, remote sensing and more. Due to their high detection …
fluorescence lifetime imaging, remote sensing and more. Due to their high detection …
Inhomogeneity of charge-density-wave order and quenched disorder in a high-Tc superconductor
It has recently been established that the high-transition-temperature (high-T c)
superconducting state coexists with short-range charge-density-wave order,,,,,,,,,, and …
superconducting state coexists with short-range charge-density-wave order,,,,,,,,,, and …
Quantum-matter heterostructures
Combining the power and possibilities of heterostructure engineering with the collective and
emergent properties of quantum materials, quantum-matter heterostructures open a new …
emergent properties of quantum materials, quantum-matter heterostructures open a new …
Superconducting qubit based on twisted cuprate van der Waals heterostructures
Van-der-Waals assembly enables the fabrication of novel Josephson junctions featuring an
atomically sharp interface between two exfoliated and relatively twisted Bi 2 Sr 2 CaCu 2 O …
atomically sharp interface between two exfoliated and relatively twisted Bi 2 Sr 2 CaCu 2 O …
Reversible non-volatile electronic switching in a near-room-temperature van der Waals ferromagnet
Non-volatile phase-change memory devices utilize local heating to toggle between
crystalline and amorphous states with distinct electrical properties. Expanding on this kind of …
crystalline and amorphous states with distinct electrical properties. Expanding on this kind of …
Functional ion defects in transition metal oxides
Transition metal oxides exhibit an astonishing array of functionalities that result from a
combination of the strongly polarizable metal-oxygen bond and the so-called strong …
combination of the strongly polarizable metal-oxygen bond and the so-called strong …
Twisted cuprate van der Waals heterostructures with controlled Josephson coupling
Twisted van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures offer a unique platform for engineering the
efficient Josephson coupling between cuprate thin crystals harboring the nodal …
efficient Josephson coupling between cuprate thin crystals harboring the nodal …
Status of the crystallography beamlines at Elettra
Elettra is one of the first 3rd-generation storage rings, recently upgraded to routinely operate
in top-up mode at both 2.0 and 2.4 GeV. The facility hosts four dedicated beamlines for …
in top-up mode at both 2.0 and 2.4 GeV. The facility hosts four dedicated beamlines for …