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Smarter optimization model could cut bridge and building materials by up to 90%

In 2022, global production of construction materials accounted for more than 7% of total carbon emissions. But how many of ...
ExtremeTech

MIT Program Can Design New Structures That Use Far Less Material

From affordability to carbon output, there are many reasons to bring topological optimization out of the realm of 3D printing ...
EurekAlert!

High-fidelity mode scaling via topological-optimized on-chip metalens for compact photonic interconnection

Photonic integrated circuits consist of a series of interconnected photonic integrated devices, which have the advantages of low cost, low power consumption, high speed, large bandwidth, and high ...
Mirage News

New Model Promises Leaner Bridges, Buildings

In 2022, global production of construction materials accounted for more than 7 percent of total carbon emissions. But how ...
Nanowerk

Topological insulators explained – what they are and what they do

Topological insulators are strange stuff – the bulk of this material is insulating and cannot carry an electrical current, yet the surfaces of the same material are conducting. This means that charged ...