This post’s subject is an introduction to Fly-by-Wire systems on modern airplanes. It’s shown how it works and the advantages in relation to old systems.
New nanomesh production method for electronics
Was invented a new method for production of a semiconductor nanomesh, which will be used in new electronic components.
Electrolytic capacitor: how it works?
Why does the electrolytic capacitor has polarity? Why there is a voltage limit? These and other questions are answered in this post.
An atom observed by X-rays
For the first time, a single atom received a X-rays beam, identifying the elemente and revealing information about the chemical state.
Gravitational waves: what are they?
Gravitational waves are caused by big cosmic events. In this post, it’s explained what are they, how are produced and how they can be detected.
Geiger-Müller counter: how does it work?
This post’s subject is Geiger-Müller counter. An instrument invented in 1908, which identifies radioactive objects and measures ionizing radiation level.
Magnetic circuits analysis
In this post, are shown the necessary concepts to make analysis of magnetic circuits, which is very similar to that of electric circuits.
Astronomers observed a star devouring a planet
For the first time, telescopes observe a planeta 10 times heavier than Jupiter being swalloed by a star at 12,000 light-years of distance.
Arduino with Bluetooth module HC-05
In this post, it’s shown how to control an Arduino with a smartphone using an easy method, through a Bluetooth module HC-05 or HC-06.
Hysteresis: what is it?
The hysteresis is very common on materials and systems. It’s the capacity to keep a property, after remove the stimulus that induces this property.
