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Physicists from ITMO University Complete Tests of New Class of Resonators
Physicists from ITMO University, Ioffe Institute, and the Australian National University have examined a new mechanism of producing high-quality optical resonators. It is based on the mutual destructive interference of two low-quality optical states in one resonator allowing for secure “trapping” of light in various materials even at small scale. The theoretical results of this study were confirmed experimentally, laying the basis for new miniature devices: effective sensors, optical filters and nonlinear light sources. The research was published in SPIE Advanced Photonics.
26.02.2019
Not by Scopus Alone: World’s Best Scientific Databases
Scientific journals are an important communication tool for researchers as they allow authors to publish their findings and the society to learn about the latest advances in science and technology. Among the most dominant databases are Web of Science and Scopus, but they aren’t always available. In this material, we’ll tell you about some other Russian and international resources that can replace the aforementioned database giants.
14.01.2019
Scientists Developed Enzymes with Remote Control
Researchers from ITMO University developed a method to enhance the activity of enzymes by using radio frequency radiation. The method requires making a special complex consisting of enzymes and magnetic nanoparticles. The particles can adsorb radio emission and convert it to heat, resulting in enzymatic processes acceleration by more than four times. At the same time, the particles-covered enzyme becomes more resistant to high temperatures. Such method can be used to create radio-controlled biochemical systems, as well as to adjust metabolism in living organisms. The results are published in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering.
20.11.2018
Physicists Suggest New Way to Measure Speed in Liquid Micro-Flows
Scientists from ITMO University developed a novel optical method of measuring reagent delivery rates for “labs on a chip”. The method is based on a dynamic interaction between a nanoantenna and luminescent molecules as the distance between them affects light intensity. Processed mathematically, these light dynamics help determine the flow speed. This method can also be used for measuring temperature and identifying flow types. The research was published in Laser & Photonics Reviews, making the front cover of the issue.
10.10.2018
Scientists Create New Magnetic Nanosphere For Efficient Drug Delivery
Researchers from ITMO University created a new kind of magnetic nanospheres for drug delivery. Due to the unique combination of synthesis methods, the size of these magnetite-based nanospheres can be easily regulated. At the same time, the nanospheres are not damaging to cells. The scientists proved the new material’s effectiveness in a range of experiments on dissolving model plasma clots. The results were published in Applied Materials & Interfaces.
10.09.2018
Scientists Register Strong Toroidal Dipole Response In Wide Frequency Range
Physicists have managed to create an experimental structure with a strong toroidal dipole response of the electromagnetic field over a wide frequency range. This response is associated with a special configuration of electromagnetic currents causing high concentration of the field. A special dielectric metalattice was created to produce and measure the response. The results can be used to create non-scattering materials, as well as to effectively control electromagnetic fields. The research was published in Advanced Optical Materials.
25.07.2018
Springer Nature: ITMO University Takes Second Place Among Russian Universities
The Springer Nature Publishing House has recently updated the Nature Index (the reference period is from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018). The index tracks contributions to articles published in a group of highly selective science journals at the institutional and national level. ITMO University is among the top ten Russian scientific organizations and the second among Russian universities.
26.06.2018
New Non-Linear Metasurface Changes Basic Properties of Light
An international research team has produced the first-ever dielectric metasurfaces for nonlinear light conversion. Using these structures, scientists have been able to convert infrared radiation into visible light. They have also been able to implement additional functions: an ability to deflect light at a specific angle and to change the light polarization. Kirill Koshelev, a researcher at the Nanophotonics and Metamaterials Laboratory and one of the study’s authors, spoke to ITMO.NEWS about the project and the significance of its results.
15.06.2018
ITMO University Up by 100 in QS World University Rankings
The results of this year’s QS World University Ranking, published annually by the Quacquarelli Symonds company, have now been published. This year, QS assessed 4,763 universities (out of the world’s 26,000) from 151 countries, which is 463 more educational establishments than last year. The final ranking includes 1,011 universities from 85 countries. Last year, ITMO University made its debut in the ranking in the 601-650 position, which placed it in the top 2% of the planet’s universities; this year, the university was ranked 511-520, almost a 100 positions higher than its previous result.
06.06.2018
Writing Scientific Articles: Guide For Dummies
Publishing your results is a vital step in the research lifecycle, as it allows you to get your work seen by the scientific community, and exchange your ideas globally. But writing a scientific paper is not only about creativity, but also about good structure and following some key rules. If you don’t follow these rules, your article may end up being either boring or incomplete, which means that it won’t be cited. Jeffrey Robens, Springer Nature Journal development manager, conducted an open workshop at ITMO University, where he shared some advice on how to write a good scientific article.
04.06.2018