Articles tagged with Nonlinear Optics
Scientists have developed a new tool that can deliver precise points of light to a 3-D section of living brain tissue, allowing for unprecedented control over individual neurons. This technology, called optogenetics, has the potential to treat conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.
A new laser-based system can propel tiny, precise streams of medicine into the skin with minimal force, potentially eliminating pain from injections. The device uses an erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser to create a vapor bubble that forces drug-laden jets into the targeted depth of the skin.
A new sensor uses a phenomenon called photoacoustic effect to detect and identify chemicals, including nerve agents. The system can identify multiple agents simultaneously in real-time, with potential applications for detecting hazardous gases.
Researchers have developed new materials that improve X-ray machines' light-capturing efficiency, reducing patient radiation doses and enhancing image resolution. The nanostructures are modeled after the compound eyes of moths, which exhibit anti-reflective properties.
Researchers have developed a precise method to create microresonators in optical fibers, enabling the creation of 'Whispering Gallery' structures that can store tiny packets of light. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize computing with faster calculations and more efficient memory storage.
Researchers have developed a new technique to manipulate surface plasmons in real time, enabling the creation of ultra-small-scale optoelectronic devices and systems. This innovation allows for on-the-fly control and flexibility in nano-system design and manufacture.
George Stegman has been awarded the R. W. Wood Prize by the Optical Society of America for his groundbreaking research in nonlinear integrated optics. This technology enables fast and efficient data transfer, potentially revolutionizing fields like medicine and computing.