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Discover optimal conditions for mass production of ultraviolet holograms

The study found that an 80% concentration of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) and specific solvents leads to the highest pattern transfer efficiency. The conversion efficiency reaches impressive levels in the ultraviolet spectrum, paving the way for commercial viability of metasurfaces.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalMicrosystems & Nanoengineering·DateMay 9, 2024

Stretchable quantum dot display

Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science created QLEDs using a ternary nanocomposite film that enhances carrier delivery to quantum dots, resulting in optimal device performance. The devices exhibit high brightness and low threshold voltage, with no damage when stretched up to 1.5 times.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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The future of online security safeguarded by AI and metasurfaces

The team created ten holograms with varying colors and shapes using an inverse design technique driven by artificial intelligence. They integrated an oblique helicoidal cholesterics-based wavelength modulator to accurately implement the designed holograms, enabling the establishment of an optical security system.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateApr 14, 2024

Breakthrough for next-generation digital displays

Researchers at Linképing University have developed a digital display screen where LEDs react to touch, light, fingerprints, and the user's pulse, among other things. The screen can also be charged through the screen due to its ability to act as solar cells.

SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Electronics·DateApr 10, 2024

Will the convergence of light and matter in Janus particles transcend performance limitations in the optical display industry?

Researchers pioneer technique to control polaritons, unlocking potential for next-generation materials and surpassing performance limitations of optical displays. The breakthrough enables stable generation of polariton particles with enhanced brightness and color control.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 8, 2024

Projection mapping leaves the darkness behind

Conventional projection mapping systems work only in dark environments due to surrounding illumination. Researchers from Osaka University developed a method to control both image and illumination, allowing for realistic projections in bright environments. This technology enables interactive displays with multiple viewers under natural ...

SourceOsaka University·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 18, 2024

Breakthrough in nanostructure technology for real-time color display

Researchers at UNIST have developed a groundbreaking technology that enables the real-time display of colors and shapes through changes in nanostructures. Utilizing block copolymers, they achieved the self-assembly of photonic crystal structures on a large scale, mimicking natural phenomena observed in butterfly wings and bird feathers.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalACS Nano·DateMar 11, 2024
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Powerless mechanoluminescent touchscreen underwater

A team of researchers created an optical display technology using afterglow luminescent particles, enabling writing and erasure of messages underwater. The device exhibits resistance to humidity and maintains functionality even when submerged for prolonged periods.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMar 6, 2024

Enhancing electrogenerated chemiluminescence of an iridium complex

Scientists have designed a highly luminescent electrogenerated chemiluminescence cell using an iridium complex and a mediator. The cell achieves peak luminance exceeding 100 cd/m² and maximum current efficiency of 2.84 cd/A⁻¹, representing the highest values reported for ECL cells based on an iridium complex.

SourceHosei University·JournalElectrochemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2024

Super-resolution microscopy harnesses digital display technology

Researchers developed a high-speed modulation system combining digital display with super-resolution imaging, significantly improving lateral and axial resolution. This enables detailed study of subcellular structures in animal cells and plant ultrastructures, paving the way for future biological discoveries.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateFeb 14, 2024
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

NIL Metalens array enabling next-generation true-3D near-eye displays

A new NIL Metalens array enables the creation of next-generation true-3D near-eye displays with high resolution and wide field of view. The metalens array combines a commercial micro-display and achieves a see-through effect for augmented reality applications.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateJan 22, 2024
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

A KAIST team develops selective transfer printing technology for MicroLEDs​

Researchers at KAIST have developed a micro-vacuum assisted selective transfer printing (µVAST) technology to improve the transfer of microLED chips. The technology uses laser-induced etching to create micro-hole arrays on glass substrates, allowing for precise alignment and higher adhesion switchability.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 21, 2023

Blue PHOLEDs: Final color of efficient OLEDs finally viable in lighting

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed blue phosphorescent OLEDs (PHOLEDs) that can maintain 90% of their blue light intensity for 10-14 times longer than other designs, making them potentially commercially viable. This breakthrough could enable the widespread use of blue PHOLEDs in OLED displays and lighting.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2023

Waveguide-based augmented reality displays

Waveguide combiners enable lightweight, high-performance augmented reality displays with expanded field of views. Designing waveguide combiner technology poses several challenges, including optimizing optical performance, manufacturability, and cost.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateDec 6, 2023

A reflective display based on electro-microfluidic assembly of particles within suppressed water-in-oil droplet array

Researchers developed an innovative reflective display method using electro-microfluidic assembly of particles, enabling multicolored displays with high reversibility and viewing angles. The technique offers advantages in fabrication, response speed, and color performance, making it a promising candidate for green display technology.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateDec 6, 2023
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

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New study unveils stretchable high-resolution user-interactive synesthesia displays for visual–acoustic encryption

A research team at UNIST has developed a groundbreaking stretchable high-resolution multicolor synesthesia display that generates synchronized sound and light. This technology shatters preconceived boundaries in multifunctional displays, offering unparalleled optical performance and precise sound pressure levels.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateOct 12, 2023

Enlightening insects: Morpho butterfly nanostructure inspires technology for bright, balanced lighting

Researchers at Osaka University developed a water-repelling nanostructured light diffuser that surpasses the functionality of other common diffusers. The diffuser uses randomly arranged self-cleaning nanopatterns to produce high transmittance and wide angular spread, making it useful for visual displays and energy-saving windows.

SourceOsaka University·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2023

Wider viewing angle for holographic 3D display

A new holographic 3D display system has been developed with a wider viewing angle of 73.4°, significantly improving over previously proposed systems. The system uses SLMs and liquid crystal grating to achieve this improvement.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateSep 27, 2023

Researchers unveil new flexible adhesive with exceptional recovery and adhesion properties for electronic devices

Researchers have developed a new flexible adhesive with improved recovery capabilities and high adhesive strength, enabling applications in foldable displays and medical devices. The adhesive demonstrated remarkable stability under repeated deformation and strain, making it suitable for fields requiring flexibility and optical clarity.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateSep 19, 2023
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Expanding the VR immersion comfort zone

Researchers have developed high-resolution near-eye displays with integrated light field technology, overcoming limitations of earlier displays. The new designs feature improved resolution, pixel density, and vision correction capabilities, resulting in enhanced visual comfort and immersive VR experiences.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateSep 19, 2023

A new LED design for next-level realism in immersive displays

Researchers from Meijo University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed high-performance micro-LEDs capable of meeting the brightness and definition demands of modern immersive reality technologies. The LEDs use gallium indium nitride semiconductors and can produce full-color imaging at high resolution.

SourceMeijo University·JournalApplied Physics Express·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2023

Molecular highway for electrons in organic light-emitting diodes

Researchers have developed a new class of molecules that form a molecular highway for electrons, eliminating charge trapping and improving the efficiency of blue OLEDs. This design simplifies the production of high-efficiency blue light-emitting diodes.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Polymer Research·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2023
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

A KAIST research team develops a washable, transparent, and flexible OLED with MXene nanotechnology​

A KAIST research team created a water-resistant, transparent, and flexible OLED using MXene nanotechnology. The material can emit and transmit light even when exposed to water. The study focused on producing an adequate encapsulation structure and suitable process design to improve the reliability of MXene OLED.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalACS Nano·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 25, 2023

Protons set to power next-generation memory devices

A KAUST-led team has developed a proton-mediated approach that produces multiple phase transitions in ferroelectric materials, potentially leading to high-performance memory devices. The method enables the creation of multilevel memory devices with substantial storage capacity, operating below 0.4 volts.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 17, 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Displays controlled by flexible fins and liquid droplets more versatile, efficient than LED screens

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new type of flexible display that uses capillary-controlled robotic flapping fins and liquid droplets to create switchable optical and infrared light multipixel displays. The displays are 1,000 times more energy efficient than traditional LED screens.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2023

The making of a Mona Lisa hologram

A team of researchers developed an acoustic metasurface-based holography technique that uses a deep learning algorithm to generate and iteratively improve a hologram of the Mona Lisa. The technique successfully reconstructed the painting, with even greater detail in her left eye.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2023
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GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

World's first mass production of metalenses for visible wavelengths

A POSTECH research team has successfully mass-produced metalenses for visible light, overcoming previous limitations in fabrication and efficiency. By combining photolithography and nanoimprint lithography, the team achieved high-speed production of high-performance lenses with improved efficiency up to 90%.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Materials·DateMay 8, 2023

Novel durable copper-aluminum-zinc shape memory alloys for energy-efficient refrigeration

Scientists at Tokyo University of Science created a fracture-resistant alloy through heat-treatment, exhibiting improved elastocaloric properties and resistance to cyclical loads. The Cu-Zn-Al alloy showed significant increases in grain size, leading to enhanced cooling capabilities and paving the way for innovative refrigeration systems.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalJournal of Physics Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2023
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Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

“Inkable” nanomaterial promises big benefits for bendable electronics

Researchers have created a spray-on electronic component using zinc oxide nanocrystals, enabling flexible displays and devices. The material is versatile, biocompatible, and abundant, making it suitable for various applications in electronics, energy, sensing technologies, and more.

SourceRMIT University·JournalChemical Reviews·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 21, 2023

Review and outlook of atomic layer deposition for nanoscale oxide semiconductor thin film transistor

The article reviews the outlook of atomic layer deposition (ALD) based oxide semiconductor thin film transistors (TFTs), highlighting four benefits: in-situ composition control, vertical structure engineering, chemical reaction and film properties, and insulator and interface engineering. Despite these advantages, challenging issues re...

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateFeb 20, 2023
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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TFT strategy to enhance flexible display panel performance

A new crosslinking strategy for organic-inorganic hybrid dielectric layers improves TFT performance by reducing leakage current and increasing stability. This approach enables low-power driving and easy manufacturing through solution processing, contributing to next-generation flexible electronic devices.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 15, 2023

Researchers pioneer process to stack micro-LEDs

Georgia Tech researchers develop new process using 2D materials to create LED displays with smaller pixels, achieving an array density of 5,100 pixels per inch. The technology enables full-color realization of micro-LED displays, with potential applications in virtual and augmented reality.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 10, 2023

Engineers invent vertical, full-color microscopic LEDs

The team developed a way to stack red, green, and blue light-emitting diodes to create vertical, multicolored pixels, enabling higher-resolution displays. This technique could enable fully immersive virtual reality experiences and improve digital screens' sharpness and resolution.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateFeb 1, 2023
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

High-performance visible-light lasers that fit on a fingertip

Researchers at Columbia Engineering's Lipson Nanophotonics Group create tunable and narrow-linewidth chip-scale lasers emitting light of different colors, including green, blue, and violet. These inexpensive lasers have the smallest footprint and shortest wavelength of any tunable and narrow-linewidth integrated laser emitting visible ...

SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateJan 4, 2023

Nanoimprinting technique for humidity-responsive holographic images

Researchers at POSTECH have created a humidity-responsive display that changes brightness and color depending on humidity levels, allowing for infinite imaging capabilities. The technology uses polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and single-step nanoimprinting to achieve high-tunability of holographic images.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 23, 2022

POSTECH develops thermally evaporated environment-friendly semiconductors

Researchers at POSTECH developed high-performance n-type semiconductor Bi2S3 and p-type Te semiconductor through thermal evaporation, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. This method can be integrated into standard OLED manufacturing, lowering production costs and contributing to the growth of sustainable electronics.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 21, 2022
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Mass transfer techniques for large-scale and high-density microLED arrays

Researchers have summarized the latest developments in mass transfer techniques for large-scale and high-density microLED arrays. The techniques address key challenges such as interfacial adhesion mechanisms and process parameters to achieve high reliability and efficiency.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateNov 14, 2022

All solid-state LiDAR sensor that sees 360°

A team of researchers from Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) has created a fixed LiDAR sensor that can see objects in all directions. The new sensor uses a metasurface to expand its viewing angle, allowing for 360° recognition and three-dimensional imaging.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 25, 2022

Research reveals quantitative and high-resolution pressure functions of pressure-sensitive material

A team at Nagoya University has created a new type of mechanochromic material, fluorenylidene-acridane (FA), which changes color in response to mechanical pressure. The material's unique properties allow it to be quantitatively analyzed, enabling the measurement of its color change and structural changes with high spatial resolution.

SourceNagoya University·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry C·DateSep 30, 2022

Optical rule was made to be broken

Engineers at Rice University have discovered a way to manipulate light at the nanoscale that surpasses the traditional Moss rule for optical materials. The researchers found that iron pyrite has a high refractive index, making it suitable for applications such as virtual reality and 3D displays.

SourceRice University·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2022

Metaholographic platform that detects light exposure

A novel metaholographic platform has been developed to detect light exposure, addressing concerns about light damage to vaccines and other biomedical substances. The technology can be used in intelligent packaging and labeling to prevent counterfeits and verify authenticity of products.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateAug 11, 2022
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Building molecular bridges: New crystal engineering strategy to design ultrabright fluorescent solid dyes

A new study from Tokyo Institute of Technology introduces a novel crystal engineering strategy to design ultrabright fluorescent solid dyes. This approach allows for monomeric emission and suppressed intermolecular interactions, enabling the creation of highly dense crystalline structures with controlled electronic properties.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalChemistry - A European Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2022

It’s not just diamonds that shine, so shine bright like nitrogen-doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Researchers from the Polish Academy of Sciences propose nitrogen-doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as potential OLED emitters, offering improved energy efficiency and color purity. The new compounds achieve high external quantum efficiencies, outperforming existing donor-acceptor emitters.

SourceInstitute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJun 21, 2022

Colorful images displayed on a filter as thin as three strands of hair

Researchers developed a color filter with metasurfaces that can display vivid images on a filter as thin as three strands of hair. The filter offers 120-170 times higher resolution than high-end smartphone screens and can control individual pixel colors for various applications.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 13, 2022

Making colors out of gold and DNA

Researchers at Aalto University developed a method to produce colors using gold nanocylinders suspended in a gel, controlled by custom DNA molecules. The technique uses polarized light to transmit specific colors depending on the orientation of the nanoparticles.

SourceAalto University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMay 31, 2022
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

A stretchy display for shapable electronics

Scientists at Stanford University have created a stretchy display that can change shape in response to user interaction. The display uses elastic light-emitting polymers and has a maximum brightness two times that of a typical cellphone, allowing it to be stretched up to twice its original length without tearing.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateMar 23, 2022