Articles tagged with Infrared Radiation
NASA's Aqua satellite observed Hurricane Sergio with infrared light, revealing warmer cloud top temperatures on the western half of the storm. This indicates weakening of the storm's uplift, but a well-defined inner-core remains despite slow weakening.
Scientists analyzed data from NASA's Aqua satellite to determine if Tropical Cyclone Luban was intensifying or weakening. The storm showed cold cloud top temperatures as low as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong winds and a powerful system.
Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen with maximum sustained winds reaching near 100 mph, forecasters predict a major hurricane upon landfall in Florida. The storm's center is expected to move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico and inland over the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday.
Hurricane Walaka is battering the largest contiguous fully protected conservation area under U.S. flag, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The storm's powerful thunderstorms have generated large surf and heavy rain potential.
Scientists created a comprehensive guide to the optical properties of 2D materials, enabling the design of smaller devices and polarizing filters. The research revealed surprising optical signatures in each material, with some absorbing or reflecting specific wavelengths of light.
Researchers at UT Austin developed a novel technique to switch the mechanical motion of nanomotors using visible light, opening doors to autonomous and intelligent machines. The method enables tunable speed and efficient control of nanomotors for various applications.
Aristide Dogariu and his team at the University of Central Florida have developed a new sensing method that can passively detect objects even when direct vision is impeded. This technique uses subtle similarities in scattered light to recover information about an object's presence, eliminating the need for controlled illumination.
Astronomers have detected the most-distant galactic 'wind' of molecules ever observed, seen when the universe was one billion years old. The galaxy SPT2319-55, 12 billion light-years away, shows a powerful outflow of hydroxyl (OH) molecules, which could help regulate starbirth and galaxy growth.
Hurricane Olivia has weakened to a Category 2 storm with decreasing maximum sustained winds of near 110 mph, indicating reduced strength. The National Hurricane Center expects continued slow weakening over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Florence remains affected by wind shear, with its low-level center displaced southeast of the bulk of the storm. NASA satellite data shows coldest cloud tops at minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating moderate southwesterly shear.
Tropical Storm Jebi made landfall in southeastern Japan on September 4, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is transitioning to an extra-tropical system over the Sea of Japan, expanding its wind field.
Researchers at The University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science developed a method to detect the motion of individual molecules using terahertz radiation. This breakthrough allows for the study of molecular vibrations and electron tunneling with unprecedented sensitivity.
Hurricane Miriam is moving northwestward across the Central Pacific, with maximum sustained winds near 80 mph. The storm is expected to intensify today and then rapidly weaken by Saturday night, remaining far away from land.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected slight improvement in Tropical Storm Miriam's cloud pattern and convective organization on Aug. 27. The storm still exhibited wind shear effects, with coldest cloud top temperatures reaching -63 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lehigh University's Xiaoji Xu has been awarded a Beckman Young Investigator grant to develop an infrared microscopy technique that surpasses current limitations. The goal is to achieve nanoscale imaging in the aqueous phase, opening up new avenues for chemistry and biology research.
A new biosensor allows researchers to track oxygen levels in real-time in organ-on-a-chip systems, making it possible to ensure that these systems mimic the function of real organs. The biosensor uses phosphorescent gel to emit infrared light and measure oxygen concentration down to tenths of a percent.
Tropical Storm Cimaron displays a unique infrared pattern resembling a 'Picasso-like' face, characterized by cold cloud top temperatures and strong thunderstorms. The storm is forecast to intensify until its peak on Aug. 22, posing a threat to south central Japan's landfall on Aug. 23.
The Advanced Science Research Center at GC/CUNY Photonics Initiative has received a $3.2 million DARPA grant to support basic nanophotonics research. The team will develop concepts for modeling, analyzing, designing, and realizing leapfrog enhancements to electromagnetic-wave manipulation through the use of metamaterials.
Tropical Storm Bebinca has cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, producing heavy rainfall. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts a landfall just south of Hanoi late on Aug. 16 or early on Aug. 17.
Tropical Storm Shanshan was observed in infrared light by NASA's Terra satellite, revealing cold cloud top temperatures and limited precipitation in the northern and eastern quadrants. The storm is forecast to weaken rapidly due to increasing vertical wind shear and decreasing sea surface temperatures.
The UCLA-developed artificial neural network device can analyze large volumes of data and identify objects at the speed of light. It uses diffraction of light to process images without advanced computing programs or energy consumption.
The NASA Terra satellite analyzed Hurricane Hector's cloud top temperatures, finding strongest thunderstorms as cold as or colder than minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. These cold clouds indicate strong storms capable of creating heavy rain.
Researchers at MIT have designed an optical filter on a chip that can process optical signals from across an extremely wide spectrum of light. The technology offers greater precision and flexibility for designing photonic devices, studying photons, and other applications.
Tropical Depression 16W formed despite vertical wind shear in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. NASA's Terra satellite detected elongated and fragmented clouds indicating potential heavy rainfall.
Researchers from the Universities of Konstanz and Paderborn have successfully demonstrated Wannier-Stark localization in a high-purity gallium arsenide crystal. This state results in drastic changes to the electronic structure of the crystal, leading to extreme optical nonlinearity and potential chemical reactivity.
Tropical Depression 9E reached its peak strength on July 26, with cloud top temperatures as low as -70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm was expected to move into the Central Pacific basin later in the day, bringing potential heavy rainfall.
A new light device has been developed by the University of Manchester and Salford Royal NHS Trust, showing an average 83% improvement rate in treating finger ulcers caused by systemic sclerosis. The therapy combines infrared, red, and ultraviolet light and can be administered at home, offering a potential game-changer for ulcer treatment.
Researchers have successfully measured biomolecule folding in water using a new technique, providing insights into protein structure and folding in environments similar to those in cells. The technique could lead to better understanding of diseases such as Alzheimer's, which are related to incorrect protein folding.
The Suomi NPP satellite detected an elongated Tropical Storm Ampil in the Philippine Sea on July 18. The storm had cold cloud top temperatures near minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating potential for heavy rainfall and long-lived behavior.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected scattered thunderstorms with cloud top temperatures near minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating potential for heavy rainfall. The remnants of former Tropical Storm Beryl are being battered by upper-level winds, limiting further development.
Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a tiny silicon-based device that can harness waste heat and turn it into DC power. The device, called an infrared rectenna, has the potential to power compact devices in space missions and hybrid cars.
Tropical Storm Chris strengthened off the Carolina coast after passing over NASA's Aqua satellite on July 9. The storm showed signs of heavy rainfall potential due to cold cloud top temperatures as low as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
Typhoon Maria appeared as a well-organized storm on July 9, with coldest cloud top temperatures reaching minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA's predictions indicate the storm will maintain typhoon status and make landfall in southeastern China on July 11.
NASA's Aqua satellite gathered temperature data on Hurricane Beryl, showing coldest cloud top temperatures near -70 degrees Fahrenheit. The storm is a compact hurricane with hurricane-force winds extending up to 10 miles from the center.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a small area of strong thunderstorms in Tropical Storm Fabio, which has the potential to generate very heavy rainfall. The storm's convective structure has continued to degrade, leading to decreased winds and a forecasted weakening into a remnant low.
Researchers have created a water-soluble molecule that can measure pressure in solution, offering new possibilities for materials sciences, catalysis, and other fields. The molecular ruby-based system shows promising results with high sensitivity, outperforming traditional gemstone ruby measurements.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a tiny synthetic material that can mix two laser pulses to produce 11 new colors, offering potential applications in fields such as archaeology, extraterrestrial life detection, and fiber-optics communication. The metamaterial's efficiency is currently low, but further work aim...
A new thermal camouflage system has been developed by researchers, allowing it to rapidly adapt to different temperatures and become indistinguishable from its surroundings. The system, which contains layers of graphene and an ionic liquid, can be applied to a variety of surfaces and is thin, light, and flexible.
Tropical Storm Daniel formed on June 23 and strengthened into a tropical storm by June 25. NASA's analysis showed a small area of strong thunderstorms around the storm's center, indicating potential for heavy rainfall due to cold cloud tops.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a new stealth material that can hide hot objects from infrared detectors. The material, made with black silicon, absorbs approximately 94% of infrared light and can be used to trick infrared cameras.
Researchers at NAIST have developed a miniaturized infrared camera that can capture detailed color images of the eye, overcoming previous challenges in imaging the fundus. This technology has the potential to enable people to diagnose their health with just their smartphone, revolutionizing global healthcare.
Researchers have developed a new material with high birefringence properties that can improve infrared detection in dense fog and dark conditions. This technology may enable faster deployment of autonomous vehicles and create more efficient heat sensing tools for firefighters.
Researchers have found a way to convert nanoparticle-coated microscopic beads into lasers smaller than red blood cells. These microlasers can constantly and stably emit light for hours at a time, even when submerged in biological fluids. The innovation opens up the possibility for imaging or controlling biological activity with infrare...
Researchers developed a technique using gold nanoparticles to trigger unfolding of 3D structures in shape memory polymers. The polymer unfolds when exposed to specific wavelengths of light, offering flexibility and tunable optical properties.
Researchers developed a new technique to generate an intense, nanoscale antenna that can detect single biomolecules by harnessing polaritons. The antennas concentrate light in small volumes, increasing its intensity and creating optical fields strong enough to exert force on nearby particles.
Tropical Depression 04E formed near Mexico's coast on June 14 and was analyzed by NASA's Aqua satellite, which detected the strongest storms in infrared light. The depression brought heavy rainfall to coastal cities, with forecasters predicting life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
Scientists have discovered a new form of photosynthesis that uses near-infrared light, contradicting the long-held assumption that only red light is required. This discovery has significant implications for crop engineering and astrobiology.
Astronomers identify hydrogenated nanodiamonds as likely source of anomalous microwave emission (AME), a type of faint microwave light emanating from regions across the Milky Way. The discovery provides new insights into the formation of nanodiamonds in protoplanetary disks and has implications for cosmology research.
A team of researchers at Cardiff University has discovered that tiny crystals of carbon, nanodiamonds, are likely the source of a mysterious microwave glow emanating from star systems in the Milky Way. The discovery was made by studying infrared light from protoplanetary disks surrounding newly formed stars.
Researchers have developed a compact and sensitive nanophotonic system that can identify molecules without conventional spectrometry. The system uses metapixels to generate a unique bar code for each molecule, enabling massive analysis and classification using artificial neural networks.
Researchers have devised a method to study how light affects materials, shedding light on the fundamental laws governing electron-light interactions. The new approach enables better understanding of material behavior, which can be applied to improve devices such as optical sensors and photovoltaic cells.
The James Webb Space Telescope's instruments are shielded from excessive heat using specially designed baffles that reflect infrared radiation outward. The baffles, coated with gold to maximize reflectivity, are reinstalled before the observatory's integration at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
The material has unique properties that could be used to guide autonomous vehicles or instruct robots in factories. Liquid crystal shells can reflect light highly selectively and change structure when exposed to certain impacts, enabling passive sensors for pressure and temperature detection.
A team of researchers has found that light and temperature stimuli mutually regulate the circadian rhythm of fruit flies. The study identified molecular pathways in photoreceptors that affect the fly's inner clock, including a previously unknown pathway involving photopigments.
The new technology can control electromagnetic waves in many different ways by adjusting the size and angle of tiny silicon cylinders within a grid structure. This allows for subwavelength control, faster reconfiguration, and potentially improved security scanners and visual displays.
Researchers at the University of Michigan are developing a pill that makes tumors light up when exposed to infrared light, offering a potential alternative to mammograms. The pill uses a dye that responds to infrared light to tag tumor cells, allowing physicians to better distinguish malignant from benign tumors.
The new approach uses flat, artificial material composed of nanostructured optical elements to control and detect mid-IR waves, enabling cheaper, flatter, and more efficient detectors for night vision, biomedical sensing, and free-space communication. The devices can transmit up to 80% of mid-IR light with high efficiency and are made ...
Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology have developed the world's smallest wireless optical biodevice, measuring just 1 mm³ and 2.3 mg in volume and weight. The device converts infrared light into blue light to control neural activity, offering a promising solution for optogenetics applications.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a tunable infrared filter made from graphene, allowing soldiers to change the frequency of a filter simply by controlled mechanical deformation. This breakthrough enables real-time chemical detection and identification, overcoming limitations of conventional filters.
Researchers have created nanoparticles that can convert near-infrared light into visible light, potentially increasing the efficiency of solar cells. The particles are coated with organic dyes that act as antennas to gather and reemit light, raising the possibility of capturing a broader spectrum of sunlight.