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Saturn-ring-like laser emission from chiral polymeric microspheres

Researchers created microspheres with twisted-bipolar molecular configuration, enabling angle-selective optical resonance and laser oscillation. The resulting emissions mimic Saturn's rings, showcasing directional control of light in microscopic spaces.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJul 26, 2026

Hot Schrödinger cat states created

Scientists from University of Innsbruck successfully created hot Schrödinger cat states at temperatures up to 1.8 Kelvin, challenging the notion that high temperature destroys quantum effects. This breakthrough opens new opportunities for quantum technologies in warmer environments.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 4, 2025

A router for photons

Harvard researchers have created a photon router that could plug into quantum networks to create robust optical interfaces for noise-sensitive microwave quantum computers. The breakthrough enables control of microwave qubits with optical signals generated many miles away, bridging the energy gap between microwave and optical photons.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 2, 2025

Rice scientists develop coating for enhanced thermal imaging through hot windows

A team of Rice University scientists has developed a coating that suppresses thermal emissions from hot windows while remaining transparent enough to capture thermal radiation from objects behind the window. This breakthrough enables clear thermal imaging at high temperatures, with potential applications in industries such as chemical ...

SourceRice University·JournalCommunications Engineering·DateDec 10, 2024
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Pusan National University researchers use artificial intelligence to create powerful sound-dampening materials

A new deep learning-based inverse design method allows for the optimization of complex acoustic metamaterials, reducing noise pollution while maintaining ventilation. The approach enables ultra-broadband sound attenuation across various peak frequencies.

SourcePusan National University·JournalEngineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 8, 2024

Revolutionizing optical control with topological edge states

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to efficiently manipulate topological edge states for optical channel switching. By exploiting the finite-size effect in a two-unit-cell optical lattice, they achieved dynamic control over topological modes and demonstrated robust device performance.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJun 6, 2023

Generation of color-tunable high-performance LG laser beams via Janus OPO

A team from Nanjing University and Sun Yat-Sen University developed a two-facing Janus OPO scheme for generating high-efficiency, high-purity broadband LG modes with tunable topological charge. The output LG mode has a tunable wavelength between 1.5 μm and 1.6 μm, with a conversion efficiency above 15 percent.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateApr 24, 2023
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Ultra-miniaturized non-classical light sources for quantum devices

The researchers developed a method to create ultracompact photonic crystal cavities that can generate entangled photons. The discovery is crucial for the development of quantum computing and sensing applications. By controlling the cavity's properties, they can efficiently convert pump power into coherent light.

SourceInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers·JournalIEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics·TypeNews article·DateApr 20, 2023

South Korea debuts first search for DFSZ axion dark matter

A South Korean research team has successfully searched for Dine-Fischler-Srednicki-Zhitnitskii (DFSZ) axion dark matter using a new experimental setup. The group achieved a higher sensitivity than existing experiments, excluding axion dark matter around 4.55 µeV at DFSZ sensitivity.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 19, 2023

Toward practical quantum optics: multiphoton qubits from LNOI

Researchers from Nanjing University have proposed the first scheme to practically generate N-photon states deterministically using a lithium-niobate-on-insulator platform. The scheme involves deterministic parametric down-conversion and demonstrates feasibility for generating multiphoton qubit states.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateFeb 8, 2023

Silicon photonic MEMS take a step forward

Researchers have demonstrated a power-efficient component for demultiplexing operation using silicon photonic MEMS, enabling efficient wavelength demultiplexing for fiber-optic communications. The compact footprint of the add-drop filter allows fast operation compared to established MEMS products.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateNov 7, 2022
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Trapping polaritons in an engineered quantum box

Australian researchers have engineered a quantum box for polaritons in a two-dimensional material, achieving large polariton densities and a partially 'coherent' quantum state. The novel technique allows researchers to access striking collective quantum phenomena and enable ultra-energy-efficient technologies.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2022

Rare-earth-based lasing in multiple bands simultaneously

Researchers successfully demonstrate room-temperature multiband microlasers spanning a large wavelength range using rare earth elements. The lasing process combines downshifting and upconversion, expanding the emission wavelength range. The resulting microlasers exhibit good intensity stability and are suitable for practical applications.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 22, 2022

New simulations refine axion mass, refocusing dark matter search

Physicists have narrowed the axion mass range to 40-180 micro-eV using advanced simulations and supercomputer power. This new estimate suggests that the most common type of experiment to detect axions won't be able to detect them, regardless of tuning.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 25, 2022

Alternative material for superconducting radio-frequency cavity

A new coating of niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) has shown promise for reducing the cost of operating superconducting radio-frequency cavity resonators. The material could allow for operation at lower temperatures and withstand higher electromagnetic fields, saving millions in construction and electricity costs.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalSuperconductor Science and Technology·DateJul 15, 2019
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First time success: Individual photons in a trap

Researchers at Max Planck Institute and Munich University have successfully trapped individual photons in a resonator, achieving a milestone in quantum physics. The experiment demonstrates Planck's oscillators, predicting the existence of photons over 100 years ago.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateFeb 16, 2000