Antiferromagnetic metal exhibits diode-like behavior without external magnetic field

Antiferromagnetic (AF) materials are made up of atoms or molecules with atomic spins that align in antiparallel directions of ...
Hackaday

Pickle Diodes, Asymmetric Jacobs Ladders, And Other AC Surprises

While we’re 100 years past Edison’s fear, uncertainty, and doubt campaign, the fact of the matter is that DC is a bit easier ...
IEEE

A Polygon Connected Customized 36-Pulse Rectifier Unit With Improved Power Quality for High-Power AC/DC Applications

Abstract: This paper proposes a 36-pulse polygon rectifier employing a current injection technique to minimize harmonic distortion at the AC mains of a 12-pulse polygon-connected autotransformer-based ...
Interesting Engineering

World’s tiniest light diodes shrink 100 times smaller than a human cell width

This ETH Zurich logo consists of 2,800 nano light-emitting diodes and, at a height of 20 micrometers, matches the size of a human cell.Amanda Paganini / ETH Zurich Swiss researchers have built organic ...
IEEE

Comparative Study Of 12-Pulse And 24-Pulse Diode Bridge Rectifiers For Armoured Fighting Vehicle Applications

Abstract: Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFVs) generally operates with 28 V DC electrical system. An engine-driven alternator provides the required electrical power. The loads operate at 28 V DC. Hence, a ...