Scientists find X-rays can cause reversible resistance changes
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 08:32
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Usually, when we think of a device that has defects, it means it's time to throw it out. However, for several types of materials, imperfections are what actually make them function in the first place. Finding ways to control defects in a material without irrevocably damaging it could yield new information in the quest for an array of improved devices.