This paper introduces a novel one-step vapor purification technique to achieve high-purity vapor atmospheres and reduce impurities in thermally evaporated devices. The approach successfully suppressed defect formation and improved stability in perovskite LEDs and OLEDs.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 29, 2026
Scientists have found a way to create chiral light in free space using structured beams, enabling simpler control over spin and twist. This breakthrough could lead to new ways of encoding information in light, with potential applications in quantum communication and sensing technologies.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJun 26, 2026
Researchers have introduced laser reflective tomography to overcome the speed-resolution trade-off in NLOS imaging, achieving kilometer-scale high-resolution imaging without scanning mechanisms. This innovative approach combines single-point detection with multi-angle projection data for accurate scene reconstruction.
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 26, 2026
Researchers developed a perovskite/In0.47Ga0.53As thin-film heterojunction to create high-sensitive DUV-SWIR photodetectors with optimal stability and performance. The device achieved 98.9% retention of initial performance after 30,000 cycles.
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 25, 2026
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A team of researchers has found that the energy of light used to excite spin defects in hexagonal boron nitride affects their performance, leading to a threefold boost in contrast and calculated DC magnetic field sensitivity. The study also reveals a trade-off between emission stability and signal strength.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJun 25, 2026
Researchers investigated phosphate double-bond character in solid and liquid phases using oxygen K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The study found that the double-bond character increased with increasing negative charge in the solid phase, but decreased in aqueous solutions due to interactions between phosphates and Na+ ions.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 25, 2026
A team of scientists developed a minimalist optical system for achromatic imaging based on a monolithic integrated meta-axicon cluster. The novel imaging paradigm combines natural wideband consistency and computational imaging technology to achieve large-aperture, wide field of view (FOV), broadband achromaticity, and high resolution.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJun 25, 2026
Researchers developed light-transmitting hydrogel fibers to detect early breast cancer in narrow ducts. The soft fibers guide visible and near-infrared light with low optical loss, retaining optical properties over time.
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Researchers developed a simple oxide system with intrinsic self-recoverable mechanoluminescence without external energy input. The material exhibits strong near-infrared emission under mechanical stimulation, featuring reversible ionization and recapture process enabling consistent emission over thousands of loading cycles.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 24, 2026
Researchers developed a laser Speckle-based Curvature Optical Metrology (SCOM) instrument to measure two-dimensional surface curvature of X-ray mirrors. The system offers a compact, flexible alternative to traditional height-based interferometric methods.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 24, 2026
Researchers developed a novel single-active-region mid-infrared QCL architecture that achieves broad spectral coverage and high gain uniformity. The diagonal multi-state-to-continuum active region design enables strong coupling between upper lasing levels, substantially broadening the gain bandwidth of the active region.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJun 24, 2026
A research team led by David Norris developed pixels that can both steer light and analyse it, allowing for the creation of camera-displays with combined functions. These so-called bidirectional pixels use surface waves to control light intensity, polarisation, and oscillation phase.
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A team of researchers has reported a generalized Doppler effect that enables simultaneous capture of rotation magnitude and direction with high accuracy. The approach uses spin-orbit coupling to encode motion information into multiple degrees of freedom, resulting in substantially larger frequency shifts than conventional methods.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJun 23, 2026
Researchers have created stable patterns of light called optical skyrmions using a laser and a small circular disc, generating up to four related topological field patterns simultaneously. This method offers a simpler way to generate, study and adjust optical skyrmions, which hold potential for future data storage and computing systems.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2026
A new paper reports a record-breaking optical vortex array with 3,070 phase-coherent vortices at a peak power of 58 megawatts. The system uses a novel three-mode representation and multibeam interference geometry to achieve scalability.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 22, 2026
Engineered NIR-II-responsive plasmonic nanozymes degrade extracellular DNA and induce hyperthermia, destabilizing biofilm integrity. Biocompatible surface functionalization ensures seamless integration with bone implants.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 22, 2026
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Optical approaches offer unique advantages for chiral analysis, including non-contact operation and ease of integration. Recent advances in optical sorting and detection of chiral particles have improved sensitivity, selectivity, and practicality through engineered light fields and AI-assisted strategies.
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 19, 2026
Scientists create microscopic 3D light-emitting ceramic structures using chemical synthesis and advanced laser-based 3D printing, enabling the fabrication of single-phase crystalline YAG:Ce³⁺ with high precision. This technology has the potential to transform the design and manufacturing of optical devices, leading to more energy-effic...
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2026
Researchers developed an AI system called SmartTrap that uses optical tweezers to capture particles, take measurements, and load new samples autonomously. This technology accelerates the analysis of life's smallest components, potentially transforming laboratories in the near future.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalNature Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 18, 2026
Researchers developed a new lidar system that simultaneously measures distance, velocity and surface material properties in a scene. The system uses polarization information to extract this data with high precision and accuracy.
Researchers developed a full-space adjoint topological optimization framework for meta-optics, achieving on-demand precise shaping of complex vector fields inside an optical cavity. This breakthrough overcomes limitations of conventional topological optimization and enables subwavelength-scale full-vector wave optimization.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 18, 2026
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Researchers found that even small shifts between mirror segments can greatly affect the performance of image-processing techniques used to detect exoplanets. The study's findings highlight the importance of segment alignment stability for planet detection and provide valuable guidance for future instrument design.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·DateJun 17, 2026
Scientists create metasurface to generate singlet oxygen at molar-level concentrations, achieving six-orders-of-magnitude enhancement over conventional methods. This approach enables position- and pixel-selective cytotoxicity without additional molecular sensitizers.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 16, 2026
Researchers propose a Digital Twin Optical Computing System that reduces dependence on physical hardware for task development. The DT-OCS framework enables offline simulation, training, and optimization of computational tasks, improving research efficiency and application flexibility.
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 16, 2026
Researchers at Penn State developed photomemristors that adjust sensitivity based on light levels, like the human eye. These devices can process light data faster and more accurately than traditional systems in mixed lighting environments.
SourcePenn State·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2026
A nonvolatile phase-programmable spintronic terahertz emitter has been developed, allowing for ultrafast programming of terahertz wave phases. The device demonstrates reversible write-read-reset processes and spatial terahertz phase patterning with high signal-to-noise ratios.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJun 8, 2026
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Researchers developed a new method to observe nanoscale spin waves, directly detecting short-wavelength magnons using resonant soft X-rays. The technique, called magnon momentum microscopy (MMM), reveals strong nonlinear interactions and four-magnon scattering processes in magnetic materials.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2026
A novel asymmetric alloying method enables the creation of carbon-centered gold(I)-silver(I) chiral bicapped square antiprism polyhedral clusters, exhibiting phosphorescence and distinct chirality-dependent properties. The approach offers a new paradigm for precise alloying and stereocontrol of metal clusters.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2026
Researchers developed an interferometric second-harmonic generation imaging approach to identify antiparallel domains and detect hidden structural defects in hBN thin films. The study finds that SHG intensity is closely associated with differences in crystal orientation and destructive interference between domains.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJun 5, 2026
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
A digital 'super-brain' with physics-based knowledge significantly speeds up the design and development of optical components, such as those for quantum computers and camera lenses. By integrating physical principles into machine learning algorithms, researchers reduce simulation time from months to days.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 4, 2026
Scientists have developed a method to measure the electronic structures of liquid water and organic molecules using soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy. By controlling the thickness of the liquid layer, they obtained XAS spectra of both the bulk liquid and the solid-liquid interface.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalJournal of Synchrotron Radiation·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 4, 2026
Researchers at Colorado State University have measured a hydrogen proton's radius to be 0.84 femtometers, resolving the long-standing scientific discrepancy that has puzzled scientists for years. The finding confirms the Standard Model theory and opens a door for further study, revealing subtle issues in earlier measurements.
SourceColorado State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 2, 2026
Scientists at The University of Osaka have successfully fabricated protein networks in living cells using a focused laser beam. The approach allows for non-invasive control over network formation and exhibits dynamic motions similar to those observed in living cells.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 2, 2026
A novel solar-thermal desalination process produces fresh water in an energy-efficient way, eliminating brine and chemical additives. The technology leverages the 'coffee ring' effect to extract salts from seawater, producing nearly 100% of the salts in solid form.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJun 1, 2026
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Researchers developed a system integrating convolutional neural networks and all-optical passive diffractive decoders for super-resolution image projection. The hybrid platform achieved significant improvements in image synthesis over extended depth, reducing data requirements without additional power constraints.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJun 1, 2026
A new laser-based process is set to revolutionize photonics manufacturing by removing manual calibration, which accounts for over half of production costs. The technology promises faster, cheaper, and precise manufacturing at sub-micron tolerances.
Researchers developed an all-optical artificial synapse that uses light to mimic neural learning and perform in-sensor image processing. The device shows paired-pulse facilitation and depression, allowing it to both enhance and suppress signals, a requirement for realistic neural behavior.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMay 29, 2026
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Researchers use a single rubidium atom trapped in an optical tweezer as a scanning probe to image fine structures of light patterns with spatial resolution surpassing the diffraction limit. The technique successfully visualizes both light intensity and polarization distributions at the nanoscale.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2026
The SPIE Scholarship Program provides support to 85 students studying optics, photonics, or related fields with scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $11,000. The program aims to build a sustainable photonics industry through high-impact support for students and emerging leaders.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·DateMay 28, 2026
A team at Polytechnique Montréal has developed a new material that enables direct light processing on silicon chips, reducing the need for signal conversion and amplification. This breakthrough could help sustain the next wave of AI at scale by giving light a larger role in data processing.
SourcePolytechnique Montréal·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2026
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Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
Researchers have developed an on-chip platform using ferroelectric spherulites to generate stable, broadband optical skyrmions across the entire visible spectrum. This breakthrough merges high-capacity data transmission with topological protection, opening new avenues for classical and quantum communication technologies.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateMay 27, 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
Dual-comb spectroscopy enables precise, rapid, and broadband measurements using two optical frequency combs with slightly different repetition frequencies. This technique has been implemented across the electromagnetic spectrum, from terahertz to visible range, with ongoing efforts towards ultraviolet range.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNature Reviews Methods Primers·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 26, 2026
Scientists have developed a new form of covert communication called thermoradiative signatureless communication, achieved by balancing electroluminescence with negative luminescence in mid-infrared LEDs. This approach can blend into thermal background, leaving no trace for eavesdroppers and offering added security.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateMay 25, 2026
Researchers developed an optically programmable dual-band perovskite single-pixel detector that acts as both a detector and decryption key, successfully encrypting color images with unparalleled security. The device's unique optical programmability enables it to distinguish between hidden information in different imaging modes.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateMay 25, 2026
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Scientists develop on-chip system generating singlet oxygen at molar-level concentrations, exceeding conventional methods by six orders of magnitude. The approach enables position- and pixel-selective cytotoxicity without additional molecular sensitizers.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateMay 25, 2026
Scientists have directly imaged the effect of short current pulses on skyrmions, finding that they break up into disordered patterns before re-forming in a predictable manner. This discovery opens up new possibilities for computing concepts like probabilistic computing.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalSmall·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2026
A new approach enables computers and machines to capture images at higher resolution and faster speed, making it impervious to reflective surfaces. The technology uses a virtual screen created by repurposing the surroundings of specular objects.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2026
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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Scientists confirm decades-long prediction by measuring the color-changing effect of light in chiral carbon nanotubes. The material converts light at a rate two to three orders of magnitude greater than conventional materials.
SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 19, 2026
Researchers develop a novel adhesive based on liquid-like chalcogenide glass, enabling seamless bonding of high-index optical components and improving transmission and power delivery. The new material achieves significant enhancements in laser power delivery and durability under high-power conditions.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 19, 2026
The TransEuroOGS project establishes a network of interoperable optical ground stations across Germany, Greece, Ireland, and Luxembourg to enable quantum-secure space-to-ground communication. The project aims to address challenges in secure transnational communication using quantum key distribution.
SourceFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg·DateMay 19, 2026
Researchers develop a powerful, compact solution for all-optical image processing using meta-operators that perform complex tasks like edge detection and 3D hologram reconstruction. The platform enables real-time computation without digital post-processing.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 19, 2026
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Osaka Metropolitan University researchers developed a light-driven method to rapidly collect microscopic targets, outperforming traditional techniques. The technique concentrates bacteria between 1000-10,000 times faster than existing approaches, paving the way for early disease detection and analysis of nanoparticles.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 18, 2026
Researchers establish a population-dynamics framework to quantify Boltzmann behavior, introducing a stability rule and splitting factor for energy-level selection. This enables predictive design of dual thermally coupled architectures and phosphor-based thermosensing patches with high sensitivity and resolution.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 15, 2026
Researchers investigated the effect of laser-beam diameter on two-photon stimuli and found that accurate focusing is crucial for detection. The study revealed that beam geometry plays a key role in determining visibility thresholds, with precise alignment necessary to maximize photon density reaching the retina.
SourceInstitute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalOptics Letters·DateMay 14, 2026
Researchers developed a revolutionary solution for generating broadband, full-color optical skyrmions on a chip. Using on-chip ferroelectric spherulites, the team successfully generated skyrmions spanning the entire visible band and exhibited excellent topological stability.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateMay 14, 2026
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Researchers develop deep learning surrogate for simulating nonlinear optical physics in ultrafast laser systems. The model accelerates simulation by orders of magnitude while maintaining high fidelity, and enables integration with experimental laser control systems.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMay 12, 2026
Researchers at University of Witwatersrand and University of East Anglia have discovered a way to control light by exploiting its natural geometry. Light can develop chiral behavior, meaning it acts like left or right hand, while traveling freely through space, without mirrors or special materials.
A Capital Medical University study reveals that intraoperative signal changes can predict vision loss during brain tumor surgery. Researchers found that a specific signal component, N75-P100, is strongly associated with postoperative visual outcomes.
SourceChinese Neurosurgical Journal·JournalChinese Neurosurgical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateMay 12, 2026
Researchers developed a comprehensive physical model explaining how temperature affects the fundamental characteristics of emitted light, including color, intensity, and randomness. The discovery opens new possibilities for designing advanced light sources, optical sensors, and thermally based photonic systems.
SourceTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology·JournalOptica·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 12, 2026