Revolutionizing Accelerators with Nanofabrication: Accelerator on a Chip Project

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Advanced nanofabrication techniques are being used to create compact, efficient, and cost-effective accelerators known as the accelerator on a chip project. Nanoscale structures made of silicon or other semiconductor materials are designed to guide and accelerate particles using electric fields, resulting in smaller, more portable devices that consume less energy. Challenges include maintaining a focused beam as particles travel through nanoscale structures, which researchers are addressing with techniques like photonic crystals or metamaterials. This project has the potential to unlock new possibilities in scientific research, medical treatments, and industrial applications.

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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the latest fascinating developments in tech, science, and culture. Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has launched a new AI company called Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) to pursue safe superintelligence without distractions[2]. Meanwhile, TikTok has unveiled generative AI avatars for ads, allowing brands to create human-like content using stock actors or custom avatars based on creators [5][6]. These avatars can be tailored to speak multiple languages to help brands connect with global audiences.

In gaming news, the simple banana-clicking game "Banana" has become the 9th most popular game of all time on Steam, surpassing hits like Hogwarts Legacy and Baldur's Gate 3 with an astounding 884,469 concurrent players[1]. Moving to the cosmos, astronomers have witnessed the dramatic awakening of a supermassive black hole in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728, which suddenly began emitting intense light in late 2019 after years of tranquility[9]. This unprecedented event provides valuable insights into how black holes grow and evolve.

Finally, Stanford researchers are making exciting progress on the "accelerator-on-a-chip" project, aiming to shrink particle accelerators to the nanoscale using advanced laser and fabrication techniques[8][10]. These miniaturized accelerators could revolutionize fields from fundamental physics research to medical treatments. Stay tuned for more captivating stories on Discover Daily!

Citations: [1] https://www.eurogamer.net/banana-clicking-game-now-9th-most-popular-of-all-time-on-steam-knocks-baldurs-gate-3-out-of-top-10 [2] https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/19/openai-co-founder-ilya-sutskever-announces-safe-superintelligence.html [3] https://www.ign.com/articles/banana-clicking-game-banana-now-the-11th-most-popular-game-of-all-time-on-steam [5] https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/19/24181870/openai-former-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskever-ssi-safe-superintelligence [6] https://ca.news.yahoo.com/tiktoks-gen-ai-avatars-are-based-on-real-people-and-that-only-makes-them-more-creepy-130033649.html [7]

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