Phonons are the quantum units of mechanical vibration. They describe how motion propagates through a solid at the smallest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dave Altavilla is a Tech Analyst covering chips, compute and AI. In the world of high-tech electronics, timing is ...

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and at the University of Magdeburg in Germany have developed a novel type of nanomechanical resonator that combines two important features: ...

Caltech scientists have developed a new way to produce optical frequency combs—important tools in devices that keep time and ...

Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music. Acousticians often ...