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Visualizing spatial chirality with terahertz imaging

Scientists create a moiré metasurface to map right- and left-handed regions in materials, visualizing chirality as two-dimensional images. The new approach resolves chirality distributions with a resolution of approximately 100 μm.

SourceChiba University·JournalACS Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 2, 2026

First Ab initio calculation of hexacontatetrapole E6 transition in 53FE isomer

Researchers performed the first ab initio calculation of the hexacontatetrapole E6 transition in 53Fe, revealing unique high-multipole gamma decay mechanism using bare nucleon charges. The study successfully reproduces experimental excitation spectrum and provides reliable predictions for electromagnetic transitions.

SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 16, 2025

First SwRI-owned office outside Texas opens in Warner Robins, Georgia

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has opened its first facility outside of Texas in Warner Robins, Georgia, with a 33,000-square-foot, $18.5 million building supporting Air Force and national defense advancements. The new structure houses offices, conference rooms, and laboratories for developing advanced aerospace technology and ele...

SourceSouthwest Research Institute·DateAug 20, 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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SwRI expands antenna testing capabilities with spherical near-field range

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has introduced a new indoor antenna measurement range that enables comprehensive 3D radiation pattern data collection for all antenna types. The spherical near-field range offers improved flexibility and accuracy, overcoming size, angle, regulatory, and weather limitations.

SourceSouthwest Research Institute·DateJul 29, 2025

‘Cosmic radio’ could find dark matter in 15 years

Researchers at King's College London and Harvard University develop a detector that can identify axions, leading potential candidates for dark matter. The Axion Quasiparticle (AQ) technology has the potential to discover dark matter in five years with further development.

SourceKing's College London·JournalNature·DateApr 16, 2025

Scientists create optical device that mimics black holes

Researchers have designed an optical device that functions as an optical black hole or white hole, behaving like a cosmic object that either swallows or repels light. This device relies on coherent perfect absorption of light waves and offers new possibilities for manipulating light-matter interactions.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateApr 15, 2025

Terahertz wave control for enhanced wireless and biomedical technology

The device enables precise control over terahertz wave polarization, revolutionizing applications such as data transmission, imaging, and sensing. This innovation promises to transform fields like wireless communication and biomedical imaging.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 24, 2025
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Harnessing electromagnetic waves and quantum materials to improve wireless communication technologies

A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has developed innovative methods to enhance frequency conversion of terahertz (THz) waves in graphene-based structures, unlocking new potential for faster, more efficient technologies in wireless communication and signal processing. These advancements hold great promise for wireless c...

SourceUniversity of Ottawa·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2025
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Innovative method for 3D quantitative phase imaging

Researchers at UCLA have developed a wavelength-multiplexed diffractive optical processor that enables all-optical multiplane quantitative phase imaging. This approach allows for rapid and efficient imaging of specimens across multiple axial planes without the need for digital phase recovery algorithms.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJul 26, 2024

"Seeing the invisible": new tech enables deep tissue imaging during surgery

Researchers have developed a novel rigid endoscope system for visible-to-OTN hyperspectral imaging, enabling non-destructive imaging and visualization of lesions in normal tissues. The system demonstrated high accuracy in classifying molecular vibration information of various targets with an OTN wavelength range.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalOptics Express·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 29, 2024
Meta Quest 3 512GB

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Researchers prove fundamental limits of electromagnetic energy absorption

Researchers at Duke University have determined the theoretical fundamental limit for how much electromagnetic energy a transparent material with a given thickness can absorb. This finding has practical implications for applications such as stealth technology and wireless communications.

SourceDuke University·JournalNanophotonics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 14, 2024

Tuning a terahertz wave filter

Researchers at Tohoku University have created a tuneable terahertz wave filter that can achieve higher transmission rates and better signal quality than conventional systems. The new filter uses Fabry-Perot interferometry to control the filtering effect, enabling selective transmission of desired frequencies.

SourceTohoku University·JournalOptics Letters·DateMar 11, 2024

Photonics-based wireless link breaks speed records for data transmission

Researchers from Osaka University and IMRA AMERICA have developed a photonics-based wireless link that breaks speed records for data transmission. The system achieved a single-channel transmission rate of 240 gigabits per second using ultra-low phase noise, paving the way for near-instantaneous global communication.

SourceOsaka University·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2024
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Aerogel can become the key to future terahertz technologies

Researchers at Linköping University have developed an aerogel material that can tune the transmission of terahertz signals between 13% and 91%, enabling various applications. The material's absorption property can be adjusted through a redox reaction, making it suitable for long-range signals from space or radar systems.

SourceLinköping University·JournalAdvanced Science·DateDec 20, 2023

Virtual institute at the University of Kansas to combat cyber threats

The University of Kansas has established a virtual institute to train leaders in cybersecurity and electromagnetic spectrum research, partnering with Ohio State and Purdue universities. The VICEROY Virtual Institute will offer courses, scholarships, and hands-on training to combat growing cyber threats.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·DateAug 30, 2023

High-fidelity transmission of information via novel electronic-optical system

A hybrid system of electronic encoding and diffractive optical decoding transmits optical information with high fidelity through random, unknown diffusers. The system outperforms traditional approaches that only utilize a diffractive optical network or an electronic neural network for optical information transfer.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 28, 2023

Riding a wave to better medical diagnosis

Researchers at UBC Okanagan's Integrated Optics Laboratory develop imaging systems that apply terahertz radiation, enabling fast and accurate characterization of biological specimens. This technology holds promise for improving diagnostic imaging and detecting carcinogenesis.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalScientific Reports·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 14, 2023
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Discovery may lead to terahertz technology for quantum sensing

Researchers at Rice University have discovered a metal oxide that can enable terahertz technology for quantum sensing. The material, strontium titanate, exhibits unique properties that allow it to interact strongly with terahertz light, forming new particles called phonon-polaritons.

SourceRice University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2023

UCF researchers create technology that harvests radio waves for energy

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have created a technology that converts radio frequency signals into direct current electricity, reducing the need for batteries in wireless systems. This innovation can help promote a more sustainable future by harnessing ambient energy from radio waves.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 19, 2022
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Black holes don’t always power gamma-ray bursts, new research shows

According to new research led by the University of Bath, some short-duration gamma-ray bursts are triggered by the birth of supramassive stars, not black holes. This discovery may offer a new way to locate neutron star mergers and gravitational wave emitters.

SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalThe Astronomical Journal·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 11, 2022

Tiny infrared spectral filters for remote thermal sensing and imaging

New research develops a low-index BaF2 thin film-based microspectrometer technology for LWIR spectral sensing. The study demonstrates the use of flat and stress-free free-standing distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs) for high-performance wavelength discrimination in the long-wave infrared region.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateMay 23, 2022

Opening up the electromagnetic spectrum

Researchers developed first fully integrated parity-time symmetric electronic system, expanding giga-terahertz research capabilities. The system operates without exotic materials, utilizing standard microelectronic fabrication technology.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 6, 2022
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Smuggling light through opaque materials

Electrical engineers at Duke University have discovered a way to extend the use of chalcogenide glasses into the visible and ultraviolet parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. By nanostructuring these materials, they can create high-order harmonic frequencies that enable transmission of light at previously inaccessible wavelengths.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 5, 2021

Switched on IR-active organic pigments

Researchers developed a modular organic molecular system with customizable properties, creating a potent dye that absorbs light in the near-infrared range. The pigments' electronic switchability makes them suitable for studying electron transfer in photosynthesis and as efficient electron-transporting materials.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 9, 2021

OU researcher receives Department of Defense Young Faculty Award

Justin Metcalf, OU assistant professor, received a Young Faculty Award from DARPA to explore how the electromagnetic spectrum has become critically congested. His research aims to develop techniques for radar and communications systems to share frequency bands, enabling defense and commercial users to dynamically share unlicensed bands.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·DateJul 7, 2020
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The WHT measures the size of a stellar-mass black hole jet

Scientists measured a time delay of 100 milli-seconds between X-rays and optical flashes from the jet emitted by V404 Cygni's black hole. This delay indicates the inner acceleration zone in the jet is approximately 30,000 kilometers away from the event horizon.

SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalNature Astronomy·DateNov 28, 2017

Liquids take a shine to terahertz radiation

Researchers at TIFR devise compact terahertz radiation source using laboratory liquids, achieving energies thousands of times larger than existing sources. The discovery opens doors to applications in terahertz imaging, material analysis, and explosives detection.

SourceTata Institute of Fundamental Research·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 30, 2017
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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Oranges and mandarins are inspected using artificial vision

Scientists at IVIA have created a machine that detects rotten oranges using computer vision. Another prototype classifies mandarin segments by quality and damage. These machines improve efficiency in the fruit selection process.

SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalFood and Bioprocess Technology·DateOct 11, 2011

Graphene may open the gate to future terahertz technologies

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have developed a graphene-based modulator that significantly expands the terahertz signal's modulation range to over 90 percent. This breakthrough replaces traditional metal gates with graphene, enabling more versatile applications in communications, medical imaging, and chemical detection.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateSep 12, 2011