EPFL researchers have shown that placing insolating materials near ultracoherent nanomechanical resonators causes energy loss. The work reveals a previously overlooked design constraint for devices that rely on bringing tiny mechanical structures close to other components.

EPFL researchers have shown that placing insolating materials near ultracoherent nanomechanical resonators causes energy loss. The work reveals a previously overlooked design…

Des chercheurs de l’EPFL ont démontré que placer des matériaux isolants à proximité de résonateurs nanomécaniques ultra-cohérents entraîne des pertes d’énergie. Ces travaux…