The new optical fiber has an extremely large core diameter and preserves both the distribution of light intensity in cross-section and polarization. This allows for single-mode operation with minimal energy transfer to other modes, reducing parasitic nonlinear effects.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have created a new optical mapping 3D display that reduces eye fatigue and discomfort in VR environments. The display method, called OMNI, uses spatial multiplexing to create multiple plane depths with correct focus cues for depth perception.
Researchers at ICFO have developed a phase modulator using graphene plasmons, enabling ultra-compact light modulation with a device footprint of only 350 nm. The discovery has potential applications for on-chip biosensing and two-dimensional transformation optics.
Engineers at Caltech developed a new camera design that replaces traditional lenses with an ultra-thin optical phased array, enabling the creation of flat, thin, and lightweight cameras. The system manipulates incoming light to capture images, offering applications in smartphone cameras, astronomy, and wearable technology.
Ben-Gurion University researchers develop innovative technique using light and tiny bubbles to propel microparticles at unprecedented speeds. The new method could have significant implications in the development of micromotors and optical devices for solar cell optics.
The Journal has published 3,000 articles per year with an incredibly short submission-to-publication time of <65 days. It plays a crucial role in shaping the evolution of scientific publishing and enables quick dissemination of groundbreaking research.
Researchers at University of Central Florida develop a new method to detect interactions between light and matter on a single layer of atoms, enabling the study of 2D materials and controlling light at subwavelength scales.
The special section aims to facilitate consumer-driven advancements in wearable virtual system applications, including automotive, industrial, and military vision systems. Papers describe various approaches and technologies to address challenges such as latency, acuity, field-of-view, fashion, and donning/doffing.
Rice University's Naomi Halas has made significant contributions to the field of plasmonics, profoundly influencing modern optics. She is the first person in university history to be elected to both National Academy of Sciences and Engineering.
Researchers developed a high-throughput fabrication technique to print nanoscale imaging probes onto the tip of glass fibers, accelerating production from months to days. This enables the widespread adoption of nano-optical structures with potential applications in imaging, sensing, and spectroscopy.
Researchers developed a technique using multimodal autofluorescence and light scattering to evaluate kidney function after ischemic injury. The study suggests that variations in tissue microstructure, fluorophore emission, and blood absorption spectral characteristics contribute to the behavior of recorded signals.
Researchers developed a laser phosphor display that can absorb ambient light, generating power while displaying high-resolution images. The system achieves up to 71% energy harvesting, but face challenges with ghost images and design optimization.
Researchers at CIFAR have successfully bred Schrödinger cat states in optics, amplifying classical states of light beyond microscopic limits. This breakthrough could lead to applications in quantum communication, teleportation, and cryptography.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a scalable fabrication process for large-scale hyperlens devices using nanoimprint lithography. This breakthrough enables the creation of sub-diffraction features down to 160 nm, paving the way for practical super-resolution imaging in various fields.
Researchers have developed a new method to improve semiconductor fiber optics, which could revolutionize global data transmission. The approach, led by Xiaoyu Ji, reduces imperfections in the fiber core, allowing for more efficient light transmission.
A team of researchers has devised a new way to implement large-scale interferometers that can dramatically miniaturize optical processing circuitry. By leveraging recent breakthroughs in quantum information, the 'measurement-based linear optics' technique harnesses existing compact methods for generating large-scale cluster states.
Researchers used cold pressor tests to assess the relationship between pain threshold and tolerance, and the associated hemodynamic response in the cerebral cortex. The study found no gender difference in hemodynamic responses to pain but sheds light on hidden differences in biological variables in the human brain.
Researchers at University of Cincinnati are developing novel nanowire semiconductors with organic material to transmit data with the speed of fiber optics. The successful harnessing of plasmon waveguiding could enable faster, cheaper, and more efficient electronics.
A silicon optical switch developed at Sandia National Laboratories can transmit up to 10 gigabits per second of data at temperatures near absolute zero. The device operates by using light traveling through an optical fiber, reducing heat and increasing efficiency.
A new potassium-sensitive fluorescence-imaging method enables accurate measurement and spatiotemporal mapping of the brain, shedding light on chemical activity within it. The nanosensor has improved spatial resolution, allowing for investigation into potassium micro-domains around activated neurons.
The team's breakthrough enables an innovative approach to data processing and switching using magnetized liquid crystals and steerable light beams. This technology could lead to tiny components that process huge amounts of data, as well as compact and fast optical switches, routers and modulators.
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed the first flat lens that works across a continuous bandwidth of colors, from blue to green. This breakthrough enables new applications in imaging, spectroscopy, and sensing.
NASA scientist William Zhang has developed a technique to manufacture lightweight, high-resolution X-ray mirrors using single-crystal silicon, reducing costs and improving resolution. The new technology addresses performance goals that have long been unmet in the field of X-ray optics.
Nathan Cahill, an RIT associate professor, has been named a Rising Researcher by SPIE for his work in defense and security research. He was recognized for his contributions to remote sensing, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
Researchers propose eliminating most wires in data centers by using infrared free-space optics to transmit information. This technology enables fast data transfer rates with minimal interference and can accommodate thousands of servers on a single rack.
Researchers create a frequency comb in the visible spectrum using a micro-bubble resonator, enabling precise optical measurements with low power consumption. The device has potential applications in medical science and optics research.
Chiral quantum optics reveals new effects of light's spin and momentum, enabling one-way optical diodes and circulators. This breakthrough could lead to novel applications in computing, quantum networks, and photonics.
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a new beam pattern, dubbed the 'needle-pulse' beam, which can create incredibly thin and intense beams that expand outward again after a mere nanosecond. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize fields such as ultrasound, radar, and microscopy.
J.-C. Chiao, a UTA electrical engineering professor, has been recognized by SPIE as a Fellow for his work on micro medical devices and systems. He has secured $5 million in research funding and holds 11 US patents in MEMS technologies.
The government of Sichuan province recognizes INRS professors Morandotti and Rosei for their groundbreaking work in integrated optics and solar technologies. They will collaborate with the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China to develop novel materials and technologies.
A new optical device has provided the most precisely detailed, real-time pictures to date of solar activity occurring across vast stretches of the star's surface. The system corrects images distorted by atmospheric turbulence, allowing researchers to analyze magnetic events and forces that propel the star's magnetic fields.
The Journal of the Optical Society of America B published a special feature on nonlinear optics near the fundamental limit, covering second-order and third-order nonlinear interactions. Researchers studied molecular conjugation length for optimal performance in donor-acceptor molecules.
A special section in the Neurophotonics journal presents research in super-resolution microscopy, revealing new techniques to study neural structure and function. The findings have significant implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Scientists used a novel measurement technique to magnify time and study ultrafast intense pulses of light, confirming theoretical predictions. The technique has implications for understanding giant rogue waves on the ocean and extreme events in nature.
A German research team developed a high-power, pulsed optical laser synchronized with the XFEL pulses, offering tunability in wavelength and pulse duration. The laser system will be published in Optics Express and is designed for experiments at atomic-scale measurements.
Optical probes have been developed to overcome light scattering in deep-brain imaging, allowing for precise stimulation of neural circuits. This breakthrough enables researchers to control individual neurons with remarkable resolution, opening up new avenues for neuroscience and neuromedical research.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method to manipulate light using metamaterials, allowing it to follow any predetermined path along a surface. This innovation has vast applications in optical chips for reliable data delivery and faster routers.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an algorithm that reveals micron-sized bumps and grooves in lab worms, exposing potential subtle genetic connections to diseases. The technique uses digital optics and computational genetics to analyze intricate web of gene mutations.
Physicists have created a technique to improve the production of single photons, which can be used for quantum computing and secure communication. The new method uses fibre-optics and optical switches to control photon properties.
Researchers at the University of Vienna have made significant breakthroughs in transmitting twisted light over long distances, exceeding 100 kilometers. They also demonstrated record-breaking quantum entanglement with 5-digit quantum numbers using a novel technique developed in Australia.
A new technique for real-time temperature monitoring during cryotherapy procedures has been reported, using red blood cells as temperature sensors to convert optoacoustic images to temperature maps. This approach potentially prevents noncancerous tissue from being destroyed or damaged during cryotherapy.
The US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has received three 2016 R&D 100 Awards for its innovative technologies in microscopy, catalysis, and nanomaterials. The lab's custom-built x-ray microscope has advanced imaging capabilities, while the MoSoy Catalyst produces hydrogen in an environmentally friendly way.
Engineers successfully completed the first Center of Curvature test for the James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror, measuring its shape and alignment with incredible precision. The test will be repeated after launch environment testing to confirm the optics' performance in space.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method for controlling light using one-third of the energy typically required. The asymmetric metawaveguide technology has the potential to lead to more powerful and energy-efficient computer chips and other optics-based technologies.
Researchers at Seoul National University have developed a new method to make convertible displays that achieve near-viewing capabilities without the need for eyewear. This technology simplifies and shrinks the architecture of the display, allowing for closer viewing distances and practical applicability to mobile devices.
Researchers have tracked 48 volcanic hotspots on Io's surface over a 29-month period, capturing heat coming off active eruptions and lava flows. The observations reveal that most eruptions occur on the trailing face of Io, with some appearing to progress across the surface over time.
A team of physicists has broken Rayleigh's limit, achieving resolutions up to 17 times lower than previously thought. This discovery opens doors to significant improvement in imaging systems and challenges traditional Optics textbooks.
A new imaging device uses long-wavelength infrared imaging to detect small thermal radiation emitted from dental caries, allowing for earlier diagnosis and potential reversal. The tool has the benefits of being noncontact, noninvasive, and low-cost, with great potential as a commercially viable diagnostic imaging device.
Researchers have directly observed negative refraction for electrons passing across a boundary in graphene, mimicking light behavior. This finding could lead to the development of new types of electron switches and enable new experimental probes, such as on-chip electron microscopes.
The collaboration will improve the sensitivity of the interferometric telescopes and enable the observation of smaller objects in the sky. The new system will allow astronomers to study high-interest targets such as dusty debris disks and accretion disks around newborn stars.
Researchers have demonstrated silicon nanoparticles that can manipulate and switch light, enabling ultrafast all-optical signal processing in optical communication systems. The nanoantennas can transmit, reflect, or scatter incident light in a specified direction, showing potential for high-speed data transmission.
Researchers have successfully fabricated a millimeter-sized chip capable of splitting a beam of X-rays. The chip features fork-shaped channels that efficiently transport and split the beam, producing interference patterns similar to those in classical Young's double-slit experiments.
Researchers propose a graphene-based spaser that can detect small amounts of explosives and toxic chemicals using surface plasmons. The device's construction involves a graphene layer, enabling subwavelength light focusing and increasing sensitivity beyond conventional optical devices.
Researchers from MIT and Lincoln Laboratory have developed a prototype chip that can trap ions in an electric field with built-in optics, enabling the miniaturization of qubit technology. This breakthrough could lead to practical quantum computers by scaling up trapped-ion quantum information processing.
Researchers have developed a more robust imaging wave using unconventional laser beams, allowing for the detection of objects at greater distances. The technology has the potential to be used for Homeland Security and law enforcement agencies to detect chemical, biological, and explosive materials without damaging human tissue.
Scientists design metamaterials that can block or transmit specific wavelengths of light at the command of light pulses, enabling new optical device applications. The new switchable materials have potential to create ultra-thin metasurface lenses and other flat optical components.
Researchers have developed a new approach to destroying hazardous space debris using laser impulses. By pushing the debris into the Earth's atmosphere, the debris can be destroyed, posing less of a threat to active communication and navigation satellites used by billions of people on Earth.
The project aims to further accelerate progress toward the SunShot goals through research and development of novel solar collectors using reflective surfaces to concentrate sunlight. Giant Leap Technologies will develop capillary optics to replace expensive mechanical sun trackers with low-cost digital-glass for solar thermal and photo...
Researchers developed a micro-scale twisted optics technique to store more information in light, enabling faster data transmission. The method uses angled light and strategically placed germanium layers to guide waves unidirectionally through a micro-ring.
A new light-based communication tool can carry data in a swift, circular motion, potentially solving an approaching data bottleneck. The optics advancement could become a central component of next generation computers designed to handle society's growing demand for information sharing.