Category: Research
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Nuclear microreactor controller offers autonomous load following
Rooted in physics, not AI, the new control algorithm autonomously adjusts reactor thermal power in high-fidelity simulations with 0.234% error while adhering to safety constraints.
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U-M quantum testbed enables remote experiments
The optical fibers connecting two quantum research labs at the University of Michigan mark the first piece of a local quantum network and remote user test facility.
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Quantum chemistry: Making key simulation approach more accurate
Density functional theory is limited by a mystery at its heart: the universal exchange-correlation functional. U-M researchers are trying to uncover it.
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AI increases accuracy of National Water Model flood predictions
AI designed to weed out errors bolsters forecasts and could reduce damage costs.
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Conquering Disorder: Modeling a solid with liquid-like ion movement
A new method reveals copper selenide’s elusive electrical properties and vibrational patterns, moving towards thermoelectric generators, solid-state batteries or silent fridges.
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Training the next shipbuilding leaders: A Q&A with four Michigan Engineering students
Michigan partners with Fincantieri, a leading shipbuilding company, to give hands-on, cross-cultural training to future naval architects. Interns share their experience.
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Simulated humanoid robots learn to hike rugged terrain autonomously
Now able to learn locomotion and navigation together, robots develop balanced gaits and safe routes.
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Microscopes can now watch materials go quantum with liquid helium
A new specimen holder gives scientists more control over ultra-cold temperatures, enabling the study of how materials acquire properties useful in quantum computers.
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Nano-switch achieves first directed, gated flow of excitons
Moving excitons with light and a nano-ridge could help bridge optics and electronics, enabling new devices and faster, more efficient communication.
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Hidden insights in GPS data can track lane changes and improve AV safety, U-Michigan study shows
A new statistical method can help uncover driver patterns without expensive maps or cameras.
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Measuring electron pulses for future compact ultra-bright X-ray sources
It’s now possible to determine detailed qualities of electron beams generated by sending electrons surfing on powerful laser pulses.
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$19.4M for an ‘AI oracle’ to solve complex physics problems
U-Michigan leads new DOE-funded computational center focused on next-generation hypersonic flight.