A research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology developed technologies for producing sharp full-color images using metalenses, addressing two major challenges: high optical performance and scalable manufacturing. The team solved the issue of achromatic performance by controlling the height of nanoscale pillars, enabling ...
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 19, 2026
A German research team has successfully generated stable laser pulses in the femtosecond range, allowing for the manipulation of individual electrons. The team's achievement enables the stability of the electric field oscillations across a wide range of timescales, from microseconds to hours.
SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalApplied Physics B·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 19, 2026
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Researchers have developed a lightweight receiver that captures energy from laser beams and converts it into electricity, enabling wireless charging of drones in mid-air. The technology uses a perovskite laser cell-thermoelectric tandem device to generate power, overcoming the challenge of battery life for long-duration missions.
SourceCell Press·JournalMatter & Light·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2026
Researchers at the University of Rochester developed a solar-thermal desalination process that produces fresh water in an energy-efficient way, eliminating brine and requiring no chemical additives. The technology extracts nearly 100% of salts in solid form, producing table salt and precious minerals like lithium.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 27, 2026
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have discovered that light can be programmed using its natural geometry, allowing for the creation of structured light with unique properties. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for fields such as medicine, data transmission, and quantum technologies.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2026
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Researchers at Texas A&M University have demonstrated a new approach to light-driven motion, showing that lasers can be used to lift and steer objects in multiple directions without physical contact. The breakthrough enables travel to Alpha Centauri within roughly 20 years.
Scientists at Chiba University developed a simple method to generate high-quality optical bottle beams that remain concentrated over long distances. The technique uses a binary axicon and a flat multilevel diffractive lens to create sharp light structures.
SourceChiba University·JournalACS Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 2, 2026
The study measures ultrafast electron dynamics in hydrogen molecules, observing oscillations in hole localization that depend on the delay between attosecond pulses. Entanglement occurs at the expense of electronic coherence in the remaining ion.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 1, 2026
Researchers developed a new way to generate stable signals of light using microscopic ring-shaped devices, enabling the production of optical frequency combs. This technology has the potential to simplify system design and improve efficiency in high-speed optical communications for data centres.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 31, 2026
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The University of Osaka's researchers have achieved a key milestone in creating tabletop x-ray lasers by demonstrating free-electron laser amplification at extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. They used laser wakefield acceleration to generate high-quality, monoenergetic electron beams, enabling precise control of the plasma source.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 31, 2026
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have demonstrated a new kind of vacuum ultraviolet laser that is 100 to 1,000 times more efficient than existing technologies. The device could enable scientists to observe phenomena currently out of reach, such as following fuel molecules in real time as they undergo combustion, spottin...
Researchers at University of Illinois have developed a new method using solar energy to power a key chemical reaction in the textile, plastic, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. This method can significantly reduce the industry's carbon footprint by eliminating harsh oxidizing byproducts and minimizing carbon emissions.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2026
The CONCERT project aims to understand how light determines molecular evolution and control photochemical reactions by deflecting molecule paths. This could lead to green chemistry advancements and design of photosensitive molecules and photonic devices.
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The team developed a new method to produce ultrafast squeezed light, which can fluctuate between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the position of fused silica relative to the split beam. This breakthrough could lead to more secure communication and advance fields like quantum sensing, chemistry, and biology.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 2, 2025
Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have developed the smallest on-chip motor in history, capable of fitting inside a human hair. The new motor uses laser light to set gears in motion, enabling microscopic machines that can control light and manipulate small particles.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2025
Researchers have successfully increased the susceptibility of Candida albicans to drug treatment through light-activated therapy. Combining photodynamic inactivation with antifungal amphotericin B reduced fungal growth by up to 87.5% and demonstrated potential as an alternative to combat antimicrobial resistance.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPhotochemistry and Photobiology·DateAug 12, 2025
Researchers propose sparse-view irradiation processing VAM (SVIP-VAM) to reduce projection data and computation time. The method enables structure manufacturing with a reduced number of projections, increasing the feasibility of sparse-view printing.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJul 17, 2025
The Rice University team created a soft robotic arm capable of performing complex tasks using smart materials, machine learning, and an optical control system. The arm is guided and powered remotely by laser beams without any onboard electronics or wiring.
SourceRice University·JournalAdvanced Intelligent Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2025
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PhD students will benefit from international mobility and privileged access to world-class research infrastructure as part of a joint training program between INRS and ELI. The partnership aims to train the next generation of researchers in ultrafast laser science, fostering collaboration and innovation.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·DateJun 4, 2025
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method for fabricating ultra-thin metalenses using lithium niobate nanostructures. These devices can convert infrared light to visible radiation, enabling new applications in security, microscopy, and electronics.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 2, 2025
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) have developed an achromatic metagrating that handles all colors in a single glass layer, eliminating the need for multiple layers. This breakthrough enables vivid full-color images using a 500-µm-thick single-layer waveguide.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 8, 2025
Researchers at Rice University developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels in interpreting light signatures of molecules, materials and disease biomarkers. The tool can detect subtle signals in optical spectroscopy, enabling faster medical diagnoses and sample analysis.
SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2025
Engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a method to create stable optical knots using laser beams, which could be used to transmit encoded information or measure turbulence in pockets of air. The team found that by adding more squiggles to the knot's features, they could make it stable for longer and resist degradation.
SourceDuke University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 17, 2025
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Physicists at Harvard SEAS have created a compact, on-chip mid-infrared pulse generator that can emit short bursts of light without external components. This device has the potential to speed up gas sensor development and create new medical imaging tools.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 16, 2025
Scientists have created a new method to create silver telluride colloidal quantum dots that overcome challenges of high dark current, limited linear dynamic range, and response speed. The team developed the first proof-of-concept SWIR LIDAR using these non-toxic materials, measuring distances over 10 meters with decimetre resolution.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateApr 3, 2025
Researchers developed a compact, solid-state laser system that generates 193-nm coherent light, marking the first 193-nm vortex beam produced from a solid-state laser. This innovation enhances semiconductor lithography efficiency and opens new avenues for advanced manufacturing techniques.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateMar 21, 2025
Researchers at Weizmann Institute create innovative method to track rapid material changes using two laser beams, enabling precise reconstruction of optical delay changes. This advance could lead to the development of fastest processors possible, increasing data transmission speed.
SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalNature Photonics·DateMar 13, 2025
Researchers from TU Delft studied FePS₃ nanomaterial, discovering how vibrations change near its phase transition temperature and affecting magnetic properties. The findings pave the way for ultra-sensitive sensors with exceptional sensitivity to internal and external forces.
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 12, 2025
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A German-Italian team has discovered a way to simplify the experimental implementation of two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy, allowing for real-time study of electron motion in solids. By adding an optical component to Cerullo's interferometer, researchers were able to control laser pulses more precisely, enabling the investigatio...
SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2025
Researchers developed new photon avalanching nanoparticles that exhibit high nonlinearities, overcoming challenges in realizing intrinsic optical bistability at the nanoscale. The breakthrough paves the way for fabricating optical memory and transistors on a nanometer scale comparable to current microelectronics.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2025
A new laser-based device can analyze gas samples with high precision, detecting molecules at minute concentrations. The technology has potential applications in medical diagnostics, tracking greenhouse gas emissions, and more.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature·DateFeb 19, 2025
Researchers have developed a holographic method for volumetric additive manufacturing that significantly reduces energy required and boosts resolution. The technique involves projecting three-dimensional holograms onto spinning resin vials, resulting in high-fidelity 3D-printed objects with exceptional accuracy.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2025
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Researchers derived 2D coupled wave equations for photonic crystal surfaces, aiding the development of efficient laser devices. The findings established parallels between TM and transverse electric polarisation behaviours, offering unique advantages in certain configurations.
SourceInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers·JournalIEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 11, 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved a significant advancement in opto-magnetic technology, observing an opto-magnetic torque approximately five times more efficient than in conventional magnets. This breakthrough enables the production of opto-magnetic effects with only one-fifth of the previous light intensity.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 6, 2025
Researchers used quantum squeezing to improve gas sensing performance of optical frequency comb lasers, doubling the speed of detectors. The technique allowed for more precise measurements with fewer errors, enabling faster detection of molecules like hydrogen sulfide.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalScience·DateJan 16, 2025
Researchers used time-delayed laser pulses to capture electric and magnetic field vectors of surface plasmon polaritons, revealing a meron pair's spin texture. The study demonstrates stable spin structures despite fast field rotations.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateDec 20, 2024
Researchers developed a miniaturized all-fiber photoacoustic spectrometer for intravascular gas detection, achieving detection limits of 9 ppb and response times as quick as 18 milliseconds. The system detects trace gases at the ppb level and analyzes nanoliter-sized samples with millisecond response times.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateDec 18, 2024
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A new noninvasive imaging method developed by MIT researchers can penetrate deeper into living tissue than previous techniques, producing richer and more detailed images. This breakthrough enhances biological research capabilities, enabling scientists to study immune responses and develop new medicines with greater accuracy.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 11, 2024
Physicists at the University of the Witwatersrand developed an innovative computing system harnessing laser beams and display technology to process multiple possibilities simultaneously. This approach could speed up complex calculations in fields like logistics and finance, with potential applications in quantum optimisation and machin...
SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalAPL Photonics·DateNov 29, 2024
Researchers demonstrated the quantum optical properties of high-harmonic generation in semiconductors, aligning with theoretical predictions. The experiment showed entanglement and squeezing in the emitted light, which are key resources for many quantum technologies.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalPhysical Review X·DateNov 28, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Ottawa have demonstrated a new phenomenon where a laser beam casts a visible shadow, similar to traditional shadows. The study's findings suggest that under certain conditions, light can block other light, creating this effect.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 15, 2024
Researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow. The discovery challenges traditional understanding of shadows and opens new possibilities for technologies controlling light.
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a method to create tiny vortices in light, which can carry information and potentially increase data transmission capacity by 8-16 times. The discovery uses quasicrystal design and manipulated metallic nanoparticles to achieve this feat.
SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 11, 2024
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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a system that uses a silent amplifier and record-sensitive receiver to pave the way for faster and improved space communication. The system opens up new communication opportunities in space, allowing for error-free data transmission over long distances.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 30, 2024
EPFL researchers have developed correlated vibrational spectroscopy (CVS) to measure the behavior of water molecules participating in hydrogen bonds. The method allows for direct measurement of electronic charge sharing and H-bond strength, enabling precise characterization of molecular-level details in various materials.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 25, 2024
Researchers have developed a reconfigurable three-dimensional integrated photonic processor specifically designed to tackle the subset sum problem, a classic NP-complete challenge. The processor operates by allowing photons in a light beam to explore all possible paths simultaneously, providing answers in parallel and demonstrating hig...
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateOct 23, 2024
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Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have synthesized aza-diarylethenes that exhibit both photoswitching and thermal switching properties. These new molecules can be used as rewritable recording mediums, written with light or heat, and erased with visible light.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 16, 2024
Scientists developed a technique to engineer LHPs with controlled size distribution of quantum wells, improving efficiency and stability in LEDs and lasers. By controlling nanoplatelets' growth, they achieved excellent energy cascades, enhancing photovoltaic performance and stability.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich have set a new record for the strongest laser pulses, surpassing previous records by over 50%, using a special arrangement of mirrors and a semiconductor mirror. The pulses can be used to create high harmonic frequencies up to X-rays, enabling fast processes in the attosecond range.
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Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a method to detect coronavirus spike proteins quickly and selectively using a light-induced immunoassay. The technique uses a milliwatt-level laser and can complete the entire process in under 5 minutes.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·Journalnpj Biosensing·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 19, 2024
Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology have successfully combined nonlinear and high-index nanophotonics in a single nanoobject, creating a disk-like structure with unique optical properties. The discovery has great potential for developing efficient and compact nonlinear optical devices.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 11, 2024
Positronium, an exotic atom composed of an electron and a positron, has been cooled to just 1 degree above absolute zero. This achievement could aid in studying the properties of antimatter and potentially unlock secrets of the universe.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 11, 2024
Researchers at the University of Bonn have successfully created a Bose-Einstein condensate on a super photon using tiny nano molds. This allows for the shaping of light into a simple lattice structure, which could be used to make information exchange between multiple participants tap-proof.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2024
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have developed a novel method to measure the structure of microbunched plasma-wakefield-accelerated electron beams using metal foil. This technique enables precise control over the electron bunches, leading to brighter and more stable light in free-electron lasers.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 30, 2024
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Researchers at Ohio State University have made the first direct observation of incredibly small time delays in a molecule's electron activity when exposed to X-rays. This breakthrough reveals complex interactions between electrons and other particles, shedding light on intricate molecular dynamics.
Researchers developed a new spectroscopy method using tunable lasers, enabling precise tracking of the laser's color at every point in time. The technique offers higher power and spectral stability compared to existing methods, making it suitable for various applications including LIDAR and spectroscopy.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 12, 2024
EPFL researchers have created an energy-efficient method for nonlinear computations using scattered light from low-power lasers. The new approach is scalable and up to 1,000 times more power-efficient than state-of-the-art digital networks, making it suitable for realizing optical neural networks.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 12, 2024
A new method to measure continuous light spectrum improves thermal imaging accuracy without direct contact. It eliminates wavelength and temperature dependence, revealing higher surface temperatures of photothermal catalysts than previous methods.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new laser-induced forward transfer technique using optical vortex to print magnetic ferrite nanoparticles with high precision. The resulting crystals exhibit helix-like twisted structures that can be controlled by changing the optical vortex's helicity.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalAPL Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2024
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A new handheld device enables rapid non-invasive detection of harmful chemicals and biological molecules using a Raman spectrometer and cellphone camera. This technology reduces analysis time from days to minutes, making it ideal for remote areas where laboratory spectrometers are impractical.