Beyond Moore’s Law: The Rise of Spin-Based Electronics For decades, the semiconductor industry has been driven by Moore’s Law—the relentless pursuit of fitting ever more transistors onto ever smaller chips. Yet as silicon-based electronics near their physical limits, fundamental quantum…...
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Speed-of-Light Strikes: The New Era of Warfare The future battlefield is becoming invisible. Instead of traditional missiles and artillery, modern militaries are shifting toward weapons that strike at the speed of light. High-power electromagnetic weapons (HPEMs) are at the center…...
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Introduction Quantum sensing is no longer confined to the realm of lab-based experiments or science fiction. Once limited by the harsh requirement of cryogenic cooling, this transformative technology is now emerging into the real world—powered by breakthroughs that allow quantum…...
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The Electronic Arms Race Redefining 21st-Century Conflict Modern warfare is being radically reshaped by the invisible yet decisive domain of the electromagnetic spectrum. In the skies over Ukraine, where more than 10,000 drones are deployed weekly, battles are increasingly won…...
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As the world moves toward the sixth generation of wireless networks, the core expectations go far beyond faster data rates. 6G must simultaneously enable intelligent sensing, hyper-connectivity, and dynamic spectrum awareness—all within a compact, efficient, and scalable framework. This trifecta…...
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Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the ability to conceal military assets and personnel from adversaries has become increasingly vital. In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the quest for stealth and protection has driven relentless innovation in…...
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In the race toward faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient technologies, lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) is experiencing a powerful resurgence. Once a niche material for optical applications, it is now positioned as a foundational building block for the next wave of photonic…...
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The Stealth Threat in Our Harbors Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs)—ranging from low-cost reconnaissance drones to armed “kamikaze” systems—are fast becoming one of the most asymmetric threats to U.S. maritime infrastructure. Adversaries use these quiet, stealthy platforms to mine harbors, spy…...
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Modern warfare is no longer confined to tanks, missiles, and aircraft—it is increasingly fought in the invisible realm of the electromagnetic spectrum. Here, victory is measured not in captured territory but in control over radio waves, data links, and sensor…...
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Beyond the range of human hearing, a quiet revolution is underway. Ultrasonic communication—using sound waves above 20 kHz—is emerging as a powerful alternative where radio frequency (RF) technologies fall short. Whether it’s enabling secure proximity-based data exchange, facilitating underwater networks,…...
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