Abstract: We propose a novel low-loss phase-change optical switch using MnTe thin film, which has a smaller absorption coefficient than conventional phase-change materials. The designed phase-change ...

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Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

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