Tag: Jacobs School of Engineering

Strength of hair inspires new materials for body armor

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In a new study, researchers at the University of California San Diego investigate why hair is incredibly strong and resistant to breaking. The findings could lead to the development of new materials for body armor and help cosmetic manufacturers create better hair care products. Hair has a strength to weight ratio comparable to steel. It Read more about Strength of hair inspires new materials for body armor[…]

A device that uses light to manipulate its mechanical properties

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Researchers have designed a device that uses light to manipulate its mechanical properties. The device, which was fabricated using a plasmomechanical metamaterial, operates through a unique mechanism that couples its optical and mechanical resonances, enabling it to oscillate indefinitely using energy absorbed from light. This work demonstrates a metamaterial-based approach to develop an optically-driven mechanical Read more about A device that uses light to manipulate its mechanical properties[…]