Researchers have developed a technique for accelerating ions with lasers using transparent targets, resulting in ultra-short beams ideal for cancer treatment and radiobiology studies. The method has been successfully replicated at two independent laser facilities, showcasing its robustness and potential applications.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 20, 2023
A team at City University of Hong Kong has developed a novel approach to converting environmental temperature fluctuations into clean chemical energy using pyroelectric catalysis. By combining pyroelectric materials with localized plasmonic heat sources, the researchers achieved significantly faster and more efficient pyro-catalytic re...
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 11, 2023
Researchers at CELIA have developed a laser drilling method that creates elongated, crack-free micro-holes in glass. This breakthrough allows for high-aspect ratio holes with smooth inner walls, enabling new applications in microelectronics.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateDec 29, 2022
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have developed an optoelectronic resonator that enhances the sensitivity of an electron pulse detector, allowing for ultrafast electronic characterization of proteins or materials. This breakthrough may aid in the study of biomolecules and industrial materials.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalACS Photonics·DateDec 14, 2022
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Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.
Optical tweezers have evolved to trap, sort, transport, and enrich various biological particles with finer force strength and non-invasive nature. This enables applications in biology, pharmacology, and clinical research fields, offering a promising tool for understanding human life at the single-cell level.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal Plus·DateOct 12, 2022
A team of researchers from Osaka University used computer simulations to model the optical radiation force distribution induced by an interference pattern, enabling the fabrication of nano-sized structures with chiral properties. This technology has the potential to create new optical devices, such as chirality sensors.
SourceOsaka University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 28, 2022
A team from The Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo has developed a new platform that uses organorhodium(III) phthalocyanine complexes to achieve the combination of traits necessary for photodynamic therapy. The new system shows toxicity to HeLa cells, indicating its potential as a cancer treatment.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalChemical Communications·DateSep 20, 2022
A team from Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has developed an electro-optic frequency comb that is 100-times more efficient and has more than twice the bandwidth of previous state-of-the-art versions.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Photonics·DateSep 7, 2022
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.
Researchers at Osaka University have successfully created a miniature magnetosphere using lasers, directly measuring pure electron outflows associated with magnetic reconnection. This breakthrough sheds light on the microscopic electron dynamics driving space and astrophysical phenomena.
SourceOsaka University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2022
A research team developed a new approach to generate deep-ultraviolet lasing through a 'domino upconversion' process of nanoparticles using near-infrared light. This breakthrough enables the construction of miniaturised high energy lasers for bio-detection and photonic devices.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 16, 2022
Scientists have successfully developed lead-free bismuth halide perovskites with broadband emission, overcoming toxicity and instability issues of traditional lead-based materials. The new material exhibits high efficiency and stability, paving the way for potential applications in artificial lighting and displays.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalEnergy Material Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2022
A new technique uses air lasing and coherent Raman spectroscopy to detect greenhouse gases with high sensitivity and multi-component measurement capabilities. The detection reaches a level of 0.03% and can distinguish between CO2 isotopes.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2022
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
This special issue of Energy Material Advances highlights recent progress in synthesizing and tuning perovskite nanocrystals and other emerging nanocrystal materials. Research focuses on fundamental understanding of doping, synthesis, and spectroscopy, as well as applications in solar cells and light-emitting diodes.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalEnergy Material Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 30, 2022
Researchers at Osaka University have successfully accelerated energetic ions using graphene targets irradiated with ultra-intense lasers, overcoming previous limitations. The findings demonstrate the robustness of graphene in this application and pave the way for compact and efficient plasma-based accelerators.
SourceOsaka University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 16, 2022
Researchers have developed a method to achieve nature-inspired superwettability using femtosecond lasers. The technique enables the creation of hierarchical microstructures that promote water repellency on various materials, leading to applications in anti-liquids, self-cleaning, and other fields.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 10, 2022
Researchers developed a GeSn-on-insulator (GeSnOI) technology for high-performance GeSn lasers, tackling interface defects, strain engineering, thermal management, and optical confinement. This leads to improved laser properties, including lower threshold, higher maximum lasing temperature, and stronger lasing intensity.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateNov 22, 2021
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new synthesis process that increases the number of holes in p-type III-nitride semiconductor materials, leading to more efficient LEDs and lasers. This breakthrough could also help address the long-lasting problem called the 'green gap' in LED technology.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 25, 2021
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Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have demonstrated disorder-induced localization, allowing for the control of random laser emission through pump profile shaping. This breakthrough enables the creation of highly efficient and stable microlasers with unprecedented degrees of freedom.
SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalOptica·DateOct 5, 2021