Scientists have achieved full polarization control of photons through the use of photonic molecules, enabling direct control of the local optical field that couples to embedded emitters. This method has high efficiency and potential for applications in spin-resolved cavity quantum electrodynamics.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateApr 10, 2025
A new study introduces a method to actively shape and control spatial coherence in nonlinear optics, allowing for the transfer of coherence patterns between different spectral ranges. This approach enables innovative applications in imaging, security, and biomedical diagnostics.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateApr 2, 2025
Experts from 22 research institutes evaluate optical technologies in photovoltaics to increase efficiency and enable new applications. Coloured solar modules for facades are identified as a promising innovation.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 28, 2025
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Scientists at the University of Rochester have discovered a way to create artificial atoms within twisted monolayers of molybdenum diselenide, retaining information when activated by light. This breakthrough could lead to new types of quantum devices, such as memory or nodes in a quantum network.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNano Letters·DateMar 17, 2025
A new study introduces a method to synthesize spatial coherence during nonlinear interactions, allowing for the transfer of coherence patterns between different spectral ranges. This approach enables advanced imaging techniques such as infrared imaging for medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 6, 2025
The Magellan Adaptive Optics Xtreme (MagAO-X) instrument observed two young planets orbiting PDS 70, revealing compact rings of dust and startling changes in brightness. The team believes these features are telltale signs of the planet's turbulent youth.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalThe Astronomical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateMar 4, 2025
Researchers developed TAROQQO, an AI-powered turbulence forecasting tool, to predict atmospheric conditions up to 12 hours in advance. A high-speed adaptive optics system corrects optical distortions in real-time, enabling high-dimensional quantum information transfer and boosting key generation rates.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalOptics Express·DateMar 4, 2025
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Multi-photon 3D nanoprinting enables 3D processing beyond the diffraction limit, with applications in optics, biology, and mechanical engineering. However, slow processing speed and materials limitations hinder its large-scale industrial production.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalEngineering·DateMar 3, 2025
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland investigates the behavior of photons at boundaries where material properties change rapidly over time. This research uncovers remarkable quantum optical phenomena that may enhance quantum technology and pave the way for an exciting emerging field: four-dimensional quantum optics.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateFeb 26, 2025
Researchers at Tampere University and Kastler-Brossel Laboratory have demonstrated self-imaging of light in cylindrical systems, facilitating unprecedented control of light's structure. They also explore a new type of space-time duality, bridging different fields of optics.
SourceTampere University·JournalNature Photonics·DateFeb 21, 2025
Researchers have designed and demonstrated a large aperture, wide field of view eyepiece based on meta-optics, addressing challenges in miniaturizing and enhancing imaging systems. The doublet system employing two layers of meta-optics achieves high-quality imaging up to 60° full field of view.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateFeb 18, 2025
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A new laparoscopic imaging technique uses stereo depth estimation and speckle-illumination SFDI to accurately map the optical properties of biological tissue. The device provides detailed optical property maps, enabling surgeons to identify critical tumor margins and improve clinical outcomes.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateFeb 17, 2025
Relativity Networks develops patent-pending HCF cable that transmits data nearly 50% faster than conventional glass fiber, expanding data center geographical optionality. UCF's College of Optics and Photonics supports the innovation through industry partnerships and research collaborations.
A POSTECH research team developed a novel multidimensional sampling theory to overcome limitations of flat optics. Their study identifies constraints of conventional sampling theories and presents an innovative anti-aliasing strategy, significantly enhancing optical performance.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 4, 2025
A recent study investigated hybrid diffuse optics to monitor changes in blood flow and oxygen levels noninvasively. The technology provided detailed insights into how oxygen is delivered and utilized in the body, suggesting improved outcomes for critically ill patients undergoing red blood cell transfusions.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalBiophotonics Discovery·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2025
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Researchers developed a novel technique called vectorial digitelligent optics for high-resolution non-line-of-sight imaging, overcoming traditional limitations such as intensity and shape deterioration. The new approach achieves improved resolution, image contrast, and signal-to-noise ratio in single- and multi-object NLOS imaging.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalEngineering·DateJan 23, 2025
Researchers have developed a new AI method that produces sharp microscopy images throughout a thick biological sample, count cells more accurately, and trace vessels in embryos. The technique doesn't require additional equipment beyond a standard microscope and is more accessible than traditional adaptive optics techniques.
SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 7, 2025
Fogarty's research aims to monitor language function and recovery in post-stroke patients using DOT. She hopes to establish the feasibility of brain-computer interfaces to restore inter-personal communication for post-stroke patients.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·DateDec 11, 2024
Researchers develop inverse design method for metasurfaces, controlling nonlocal behavior and structure complexity. Smooth boundary deformations ensure compatibility with fabrication processes.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateNov 20, 2024
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Researchers developed a new imaging technique using fluorescence-guided surgery to enhance visibility of tumors and nerves during head and neck cancer surgery. The technique uses two near-infrared fluorophores, one for tumors and another for facial nerves, allowing for clear differentiation between cancerous tissues and nerves.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateNov 7, 2024
Researchers have developed a new planar spectral singlet lens that unifies optical imaging and spectrometry, enabling simultaneous data acquisition. The device uses planar liquid crystal optics to achieve precise phase controls and spectral filtering, resulting in high-quality hyperspectral images.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateOct 31, 2024
Researchers developed a screening technique to filter out low-quality data in wearable sensors, improving the performance of smartwatches for noninvasive blood glucose estimation. The approach enhances accuracy by discarding data with high phase errors and approximating missing values.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateOct 28, 2024
Researchers developed a broadband CPL photodetector using an achiral structure to detect left- and right-hand circularly polarized light with an ultrahigh discrimination ratio. The device operates across the entire visible spectrum and can accurately detect small changes in light ellipticity.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateOct 17, 2024
Researchers developed a novel optical computation architecture called diffraction casting, which leverages spatial parallelism of light to perform computations. This method overcomes limitations of previous techniques by using wave optics, enabling scalable and parallel logic operations with high flexibility and integration capability.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 4, 2024
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The study found that individuals with higher melanin levels experience decreased signal quality and lower oxygen saturation readings. To enhance reliability, researchers advocate for incorporating melanin level measurements and using specific wavelengths less absorbed by melanin.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·TypeObservational study·DateOct 2, 2024
Researchers at Tampere University have observed hidden deformations in complex light fields for the first time. These deformations carry significant information about the object, such as its material properties. The study has implications for measuring material properties with structured waves and will inspire new optical technologies.
SourceTampere University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 1, 2024
Researchers developed a new imaging technique using shortwave-infrared (SWIR) imaging to visualize the lymphatic system, improving resolution and sensitivity compared to traditional near-infrared (NIR) imaging. SWIR imaging with silver sulfide quantum dots offers superior image resolution and outperforms NIR-I imaging techniques.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·TypeObservational study·DateSep 30, 2024
Researchers introduced a novel illumination beam design based on deep learning, eliminating the need for sophisticated optics tools. The approach enhances image quality by optimizing both the deep learning network and the illumination beam simultaneously.
SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 16, 2024
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Researchers developed a novel adaptive optics approach to correct dynamical aberrations in optical microscopy, enabling accurate three-dimensional flow measurements. The system reduces measurement uncertainty, paving the way to better understanding water droplet formation and detachment mechanisms for fuel cells.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateSep 9, 2024
A new fabrication method has been developed to create highly sensitive flexible capacitive pressure sensors. The technique uses laser speckle grayscale lithography and results in sensors with ultra-high sensitivity and low detection thresholds.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateAug 27, 2024
A new imaging device that combines optical coherence tomography (OCT) with traditional otoscopy improves diagnostic capabilities for hearing clinics. The integrated device provides detailed views of the eardrum and middle ear, enabling more accurate diagnoses and treatment.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateAug 23, 2024
Researchers at the University of Arizona developed a transmission electron microscope with attosecond temporal resolution, allowing scientists to observe electron motion in real-time. This breakthrough enables studies of ultrafast processes at the atomic level, paving the way for advancements in physics and chemistry.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 21, 2024
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Researchers have overcome limitations to visualize nanostructures using a new microscopy technique that combines light manipulation. This breakthrough enables deeper understanding of metasurfaces, paving the way for advancements in flat optics and novel light sources.
SourceFritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateAug 13, 2024
A team of Chinese researchers introduced CNNs into optics, developing an ultrafast convolutional optical neural network (ONN) for efficient and clear imaging. The ONN achieves true optical computing speeds, significantly enhancing image quality and enabling real-time dynamic imaging.
SourceUniversity of Shanghai for Science and Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 25, 2024
Researchers have developed a nonlinear metasurface that enhances second-order and third-order nonlinear optical response through guided mode resonance and bound states in the continuum. The design allows for high-intensity light-matter interaction, resulting in strong coupling between light and matter.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateJun 14, 2024
Researchers at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus have adapted a phase diversity method from astronomy to microscopy, generating clearer images of thick biological samples. The new method is faster and cheaper to implement than current techniques, making adaptive optics more accessible to biologists.
SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalOptica·DateJun 12, 2024
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
Researchers developed DiFC, a two-color diffuse flow cytometry system that detects rare cancer cells in the bloodstream without invasive methods. The technology provides insights into cancer progression and response to treatments by studying different subpopulations of cancer cells simultaneously.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateJun 7, 2024
Scientists at the University of Rochester have developed a technique for pairing particles of light and sound, allowing for faithful conversion of information stored in quantum systems. The method uses surface acoustic waves, which can be accessed and controlled without mechanical contact, enabling strong quantum coupling on any material.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 13, 2024
Researchers have developed a new imaging technique that rapidly and accurately identifies cancerous tissues in breast samples. The method uses machine learning algorithms trained on hyperspectral dark-field microscopy data to pinpoint regions of invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive mucinous carcinoma.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateMay 8, 2024
Recent translations of Alhazen's Book of Optics have revealed its profound impact on the development of modern physics. The book, written in the 11th century, laid the foundation for optical sciences and influenced prominent European scientists such as Kepler, Descartes, and Huygens.
SourceUniversity of Sharjah·JournalInternational Journal of the Classical Tradition·DateMay 6, 2024
The team designed a full-parameter omnidirectional planar invisibility cloak composed of two homogeneous materials, achieving omnidirectional impedance matching and zero phase delay. The cloak demonstrated excellent invisibility performance in experimental verification, making it suitable for radar communication and bistatic detection.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateApr 19, 2024
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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
A team of researchers from the University of Rochester used adaptive optics to identify rare retinal ganglion cells that could help explain how humans perceive color. These non-cardinal RGCs may work in tandem with cardinal RGCs to create more complex color perceptions.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalJNeurosci·DateApr 15, 2024
Researchers developed a compact swept-source Raman spectroscopy system for identifying both chemical and biological materials. The portable system addresses limitations of bulky dispersive Raman spectrometers, providing accurate results comparable to conventional systems.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 4, 2024
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics have successfully developed a new technique for deciphering the properties of light and matter, enabling precise spectroscopy under low-light conditions. This breakthrough opens up possibilities for novel applications in photon-level diagnostics, precision spectroscopy, and biom...
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateMar 15, 2024
Researchers developed a machine-learning model to assess prostate cancer biopsy samples, overcoming limitations of traditional methods. The new model, nnU-Net, provides accurate 3D segmentation of glandular tissue structures, leading to better prognostic analyses and potential improvements in patient outcomes.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateMar 11, 2024
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A novel approach estimates metabolic activity and infers blood glucose levels from near-infrared measurements in commercial smartphones and smartwatches. The phase delay between oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin signals closely relates to oxygen consumption during cardiac cycles, serving as a gauge for metabolism.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateMar 8, 2024
Scientists have created a way to correct distorted light patterns in real time without needing to reapply the same distortion. This method uses nonlinear optics and exploits difference frequency generation to produce an aberration-free output beam.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 5, 2024
A new method combines a tri-channel chiral metasurface with a deep convolutional neural network to analyze polarizations, achieving fast, robust, and accurate measurements. This approach supports high spatial resolution requirements and compact design, enabling diverse applications in remote sensing, astronomy, biology, and microscopy.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateFeb 21, 2024
Researchers developed a compact, cost-effective PA sensing instrument for biomedical tissue diagnosis, showcasing its potential to streamline sampling processes and improve diagnostic accuracy for breast disease. The instrument successfully differentiated various tissue types based on quantitative spectral parameters.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateFeb 13, 2024
A novel pancake optics system is proposed to address the challenges of low optical efficiency in VR and MR displays. The system incorporates a nonreciprocal polarization rotator, which enables a lossless design with improved optical efficiency.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateFeb 6, 2024
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Scientists have created a low-cost imaging device suitable for endoscopic screening programs, offering excellent contrast between healthy and malignant tissue. The new system uses ultraminiature spatial frequency domain imaging technology to detect cancerous lesions with high specificity and sensitivity.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateFeb 5, 2024
A new quantum optics technique has been introduced to explore light-matter interactions in semiconductors. The technique, called photon-cascade correlation spectroscopy, uses spectral filtering and photon-correlation analysis to reveal interactions between semiconductor exciton-polaritons.
SourceMacquarie University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2024
The review discusses the optical aspects of QPAT, including mathematical models for light propagation and interaction with biological tissues. The authors outline two approaches to estimating chromophore concentrations from absorbed optical energy density data, highlighting the challenges associated with practical implementation, such ...
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateJan 11, 2024
A new THz detection method has been developed to measure terahertz radiation directly at the plasma source as it is produced. This method uses nonlinear optics to double the frequency of an optical beam in the presence of a THz wave, providing efficient measurement and characterization of the radiation.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Optoelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2023
The new position will focus on quantum information processing, particularly communication and computation. Dr. Nape brings prestigious accolades, including the SAIP Silver Medal and recognition on the Top 200 Young South Africans list.
SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalOptica·TypeNews article·DateDec 19, 2023
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
The researchers successfully created a stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers, reducing the size and cost of traditional lasers. The new design enables high-power laser sources with compactness and robustness, opening up opportunities for applications such as autonomous vehicles, medical procedures, and lithography.
The study found that 3D integration can lead to significant heat spreading and crosstalk, reducing heater efficiency by up to -43.3% and increasing thermal crosstalk by up to +44.4%. However, optimizing design variables, such as spacing between µbumps and interconnect linewidth, can minimize the thermal penalty of 3D integration.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateDec 7, 2023
A team of scientists has developed a new approach to form gold nanoparticles in tellurite glasses, enabling precise control over their formation and plasmonic properties. This innovation has potential for real-world impact in exciting photonics research and applications.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateDec 7, 2023
Vectorial adaptive optics (V-AO) corrects both polarization and phase aberrations, improving optical resolution and accuracy. The new technique is poised to revolutionize the optics community with its potential in enhancing system performance and enabling new applications.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateNov 27, 2023
A new machine learning-based adaptive optics method, MLAO, enhances microscopy imaging by requiring fewer sample exposures and coping with high noise levels, random sample motions, and blinking events. The approach provides physical insights into the imaging process, enabling better understanding of aberrations and internal workings.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateNov 16, 2023
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