Breakthrough Nanostrings Set New Record for Vibration Duration

TU Delft and Brown University researchers develop nanostructures that vibrate longer at room temperature than any known solid-state object, opening new technological frontiers.

• Nanostrings vibrate 100,000 times per second with minimal energy loss, even at room temperature.
• These structures achieve the highest mechanical quality factors recorded for clamped objects in ambient environments.
• The technology is poised to enhance quantum-based sensing and integration with microchip platforms.
• Advanced machine learning algorithms optimized the design, reducing the need for costly prototypes.
• Potential applications include next-generation microphones, accelerometers, and other precision sensors.

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