Scientists have developed a sensor for measuring the strength of electric fields, which is much smaller, simpler and less prone to distortion than comparable devices. TU Wien has developed a sensor ...

Ishikawa, Japan - The ability to sense the magnitude and polarity of the electric field is of great scientific interest. It has various real-life applications, such as early prediction of lightning ...

Electric field measurement has become a critical component in modern engineering and scientific applications. As power systems evolve towards smart grids and the energy internet, the need for ...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Bits and Atoms have built a cheaper, simpler motion sensor made of a tiny metal bead suspended by a fluctuating electric field.

A new method for sensing the electric field generated in semiconductor devices during operation has now been developed by researchers. The technique is demonstrated for a diamond device, with nitrogen ...

Accurate measurement of electric field strength is vital for many applications, but existing sensor architectures can be bulky and difficult to calibrate. A project at TU Wien has now developed a new ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A “quantum material” that mimics a shark’s ability to detect the minute electric fields of small prey has been shown to perform well in ocean-like conditions, with potential ...

(Nanowerk News) The ability to sense the magnitude and polarity of the electric field is of great scientific interest. It has various real-life applications, such as early prediction of lightning and ...

(Nanowerk News) Semiconductors lie at the heart of many of the electronic devices that govern our daily lives. The proper functioning of semiconductor devices relies on their internally generated ...