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Optical control of phase and group velocities in everyday liquids

Scientists have discovered a way to turn ordinary liquids into epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials by interacting them with intense femtosecond laser pulses. This creates a new class of materials with tunable light propagation properties, opening up possibilities for advances in optical sensing and communication.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2025

Model of extending radio wave coverage using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces

Researchers developed a method to analytically express the performance of wireless communication systems when using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS). The model accurately predicted the effects of RIS on improving radio wave propagation environment, providing a useful guide for positioning RIS to receive stronger signals.

SourceTohoku University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation·DateJul 10, 2024

Recovering lossless propagation: HKU physicists overcoming optical loss in polariton system with synthetic complex frequency waves

A research team led by HKU physicists has introduced a solution to address optical loss in polariton propagation using synthetic complex frequency waves. This approach enables more efficient light-based devices, improved accuracy in sensors and imaging techniques, and enhanced nanophotonic circuits.

SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 24, 2024

World’s first standard cladding diameter 19-core optical fiber with record transmission capacity

Researchers have created a 19-core optical fiber with a standard cladding diameter, achieving a record transmission capacity of 1.7 petabits per second over 63.5 km. This design uses randomly coupled multi-core fibers and MIMO digital signal processing to minimize power consumption.

New microchip links two Nobel Prize-winning techniques

Physicists at Delft University of Technology have developed a new technology on a microchip combining optical trapping and frequency combs to measure distances with high precision in opaque materials. The technology uses sound vibrations instead of light, offering a simple and low-power solution for applications such as monitoring the ...

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeCase study·DateMar 22, 2023

CityU scientists develop energy-saving, tunable meta-devices for high-precision, secure 6G communications

A research team at City University of Hong Kong invented a tunable terahertz meta-device that can control the radiation direction and coverage area of THz beams. The device allows for signal delivery to specific users or detectors and has flexibility to adjust the propagating direction, as needed.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2023

Wireless broadband connectivity enhanced by a new communication design

Researchers have developed a new communication design that improves broadband wireless connectivity in the terahertz band, mitigating signal delay and achieving multi-Gbps speeds over short distances. The design uses multiple antennas and beamforming techniques to compensate for propagation losses and accurately estimate channels.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalIEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications·DateMay 26, 2021