This work demonstrates a synergistic strategy utilizing water molecules and BHT additive to achieve high-quality perovskite films with low defect density, resulting in an unprecedented amplified spontaneous emission threshold of 8.987 μJ cm-2. The dual-triggered film completes ASE intensity retention after 30-day ambient storage.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 10, 2026
Researchers summarize advances, challenges, and prospects in light management for all-perovskite tandem solar cells. Strategies focus on minimizing external optical losses and enhancing photon capture capability to improve photon-to-carrier conversion efficiency.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 9, 2026
Researchers have directly observed coherence collapse in quantum dot Fabry–Perot lasers, establishing practical design rules for isolator-free photonic integration. The lasers maintain telecom-grade performance even near the coherence collapse boundary.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 9, 2026
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Researchers have successfully observed and verified a topological Dirac vortex mode in terahertz photonic crystal fibers, enabling ultra-broadband signal transmission with zero polarization dispersion. This breakthrough has promising applications in terahertz sensing, subwavelength-resolution imaging, and distributed quantum networks.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 9, 2026
Researchers have developed monolithically integrated III-V membrane photonic crystal lasers on SOI using selective lateral heteroepitaxy, achieving low-threshold single-mode lasing in the telecom band. This approach enables precise control of the active region and simplified fabrication, facilitating efficient and low-cost production.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 6, 2026
Scientists create metasurface that reconstructs 3D vectorial holograms with high precision, sculpting both axial intensity and polarization state. The device enables volumetric vectorial holography for secure data encoding, optical computing, and advanced photonic communication.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 6, 2026
The proposed OFC-SCR technique enables parallel multi-frequency interrogation, improving measurement speed by over an order of magnitude. It also achieves high frequency response, wide dynamic measurement range, high sensing sensitivity, and excellent robustness, pushing the performance boundaries of distributed fiber-optic acoustic se...
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 5, 2026
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Scientists created an all-optical activation unit using PPLN nanowaveguides to realize nonlinear activation in photonic neural networks. The device delivers high second-harmonic conversion efficiencies and supports data rates beyond 100 GHz.,
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateMar 5, 2026
Researchers develop interferometric Image Scanning Microscopy (iISM) technique to deliver high-resolution imaging of intracellular structures in live cells without fluorescent labels. The method improves contrast-to-noise ratio and enables faster acquisition speeds, opening new opportunities for studying nanoscale cellular dynamics.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 4, 2026
Researchers developed a multilayer grating solution to enhance RIXS efficiency in the tender X-ray range, reducing acquisition time from hours to minutes. The new spectrometer covers both soft and tender X-ray regions, offering improved performance for studying 4d transition metal materials.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 3, 2026
A single-layer dielectric metasurface uses Möbius-inspired polarization-path inversion to achieve versatile control of light in both forward and backward directions. The device encodes six independent optical channels, including three combinations of wavelength and polarization states.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 3, 2026
A team of scientists developed a novel LiDAR architecture featuring an ultra-high frame-wise point acquisition rate, a 102° wide FOV, and an angular resolution of 6.5 mrad. The system overcomes conventional trade-offs, enabling high-speed and high-resolution imaging.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 3, 2026
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter
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Researchers develop method for far-field superresolution imaging by disrupting spatial shift-invariance assumption in classical imaging systems. The new method, k-space superoscillation, achieves imaging resolution more than twice the diffraction limit without post-processing, outperforming traditional real-space superoscillatory systems.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateMar 2, 2026
Researchers develop new material with reversible photoluminescence color switching upon heating or water exposure, opening pathway for smart optical materials. Flexible films with outstanding performance for temperature sensing and information encryption.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 2, 2026
This study reveals that a femtosecond laser can induce a rise in electronic temperature, transiently blocking optical absorption and enabling multicolor modulation from a single material platform. The discovery opens a new pathway toward ultrafast, broadband, and energy-efficient photonic devices.
SourceWaseda University·JournalPhysical Review B·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2026
Researchers develop a new approach to grow high-quality III-V active material on silicon in the form of ordered nano-ridge arrays, supporting symmetry-protected bound states in the continuum mode. This enables strong in-plane confinement and vertical surface emission from a compact device footprint.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateFeb 24, 2026
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed high-performing optical microresonators that can trap light and build up its intensity. By guiding light smoothly through the resonator, they dramatically reduced light loss, allowing photons to circulate longer and interact more strongly inside the device.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateFeb 23, 2026
The Harvard team developed a new microfabrication method to produce high-performance, curved optical mirrors with extremely smooth surfaces. The mirrors can control light at near-infrared wavelengths, enabling fast and efficient quantum networking.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 19, 2026
A nationwide cohort study found that semaglutide initiators had a significantly higher risk of developing nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy compared to sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor initiators. The absolute risk was low, but clinicians and patients should be aware of this rare but evident increased risk.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Ophthalmology·DateFeb 12, 2026
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
Scientists report a scalable photonic neuron that processes complex data in real-time, achieving ultra-low latency. The architecture directly addresses scalability challenges and enables reconfigurable operation with temporal memory.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateFeb 11, 2026
The AI-enhanced OC-PAM system allows for longitudinal tracking of organoids, evaluating drug response and viability. It also detects rare cells within dense spheroids using radiomics-based analysis.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateFeb 6, 2026
Researchers develop a rigid organic crystal that emits red light under UV irradiation through excimer formation and generates green light through second harmonic generation under near-infrared exposure. The dual-mode optical behavior operates independently within the same crystal without interference.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalChemical Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2026
Researchers have successfully demonstrated device-independent quantum key distribution over 100 km optical fibers, marking a significant step towards a quantum-secure internet. The breakthrough achieves provably secure quantum key generation over long distances using entangled atoms linked by high-quality optical fibers.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateFeb 5, 2026
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
Researchers develop a new method to fabricate micro-supercapacitors with graphene hybrid nanostructured electrodes, achieving high power density and energy density. The technique enables precise control over electrode materials and structures, leading to improved device performance.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateFeb 4, 2026
Researchers successfully decode 10 weak classical signals simultaneously using continuous-variable quantum dense coding in 20-km fiber channels. The channel capacity of deterministic entanglement-assisted quantum communication is increased compared to classical communication with coherent state.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateFeb 4, 2026
Researchers have created a hybrid polaritonic crystal that enables dynamic tuning of Bloch modes by combining low-loss α-MoO3 with electrically tunable graphene. The material exhibits electrical control over its band structure, allowing for selective enhancement of Bloch mode resonance and on-demand switching of far-field radiation.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateFeb 2, 2026
A new window technology shields buildings from EMP threats while maintaining transparency. The innovative design offers broadband EMP protection with high optical transparency, suitable for practical architectural applications.
SourceSeoul National University of Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
Researchers have demonstrated an angstrom-scale electroplasmonic platform enabling giant modulation (2000% V⁻¹ ) of near-field nonlinear optical effects across a broad spectral range. The discovery provides a novel scheme for highly efficient electro-optical conversion in an infinitesimal spatial scale.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 1, 2026
Researchers developed a phase multiplication technique harnessing laser feedback and cavity dynamics to enhance ranging resolution. Higher-order harmonics exhibit higher phase sensitivity, allowing for improved measurement accuracy.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateFeb 1, 2026
Researchers have introduced a new dimension to holography called the optical operator, enabling scalability and security in holographic systems. The team demonstrated a 9-fold increase in channel capacity and a 2-bit operator-multiplexed hologram with ultra-secure encryption capabilities.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 29, 2026
Researchers at ICFO have successfully created a supersolid state of matter by coupling ultracold potassium atoms to light, directly imaging the crystal-like structure and its oscillating spacing. The team observed stripes forming and vanishing as the cloud size expanded or shrunk, behavior related to its superfluid nature.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalScience·DateJan 29, 2026
Researchers developed a comprehensive framework to describe intensity fluctuations in Spontaneous Brillouin scattering, linking its stochastic behavior to system parameters. Experimental validation confirmed theoretical predictions, revealing the universal fundamental precision limit imposed by SpBS noise on Brillouin metrology.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 28, 2026
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
A new system integrates terahertz spectroscopy with deep learning to accurately image, detect, and classify explosives. It achieved a remarkable average classification accuracy of 99.42% at the pixel level for exposed samples.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 28, 2026
Researchers at the University of Rochester create a new process to turn ordinary metal tubes unsinkable by etching micro- and nano-pits on their surface, making them superhydrophobic. The tubes stay afloat in water, even when damaged or submerged for extended periods.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJan 27, 2026
Researchers develop novel thermometric method based on stimulated Brillouin scattering in gases, offering predictable and calibration-free temperature measurements. The technique enables direct retrieval of temperature from the Brillouin frequency shift, making it inherently absolute.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 27, 2026
Researchers developed a new method for self-aligned laser transfer printing using Thermal Conductivity Gradient Carbon (TCGC) stamp, ensuring synchronous chip release and mitigating transfer errors. The SALT technique enables heterogeneous integration of diverse micro-objects onto various challenging surfaces with high accuracy and siz...
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 27, 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.
Physicists report the first experimental observation of quantum state transfer enabled by hidden symmetries in a network of laser-written optical waveguides. This discovery dramatically expands the design space for quantum circuits, opening the gates towards new classes of networks for secure quantum communication and cryptography.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateJan 22, 2026
Researchers have successfully controlled the rotation of molecules suspended in liquid helium nano-droplets using a new optical centrifuge. This breakthrough enables scientists to study the behavior of exotic, frictionless superfluids and understand how molecules interact with the quantum environment at various rotational frequencies.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2026
Researchers used a custom-designed microscope to image individual lunar regolith grains, revealing the carriers and origins of their magnetism. The study provides insights into the Moon's internal structure and thermal evolution history.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalFundamental Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2026
GoPro HERO13 Black
GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.
A new type of optical atomic clock using ytterbium-173 ions has the potential to revolutionize timekeeping. The clock combines the high accuracy of single-ion clocks with the improved stability of multi-ion operation, making it a promising candidate for the next generation of atomic clocks.
SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2026
The 2D charge-transfer Mott insulator VOCl demonstrates a strong nonlinear response and record nonlinear optical anisotropy. Its third-harmonic generation anisotropy ratio reaches ρTHG = 187, the highest known among van der Waals materials.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJan 20, 2026
Guosong Hong was honored with the inaugural award for his groundbreaking research on tissue clearing, a technology that makes organs visible to visible light. His work has far-reaching applications in noninvasive diagnostic imaging and clinical translation.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·DateJan 20, 2026
Developed by a collaborative team of researchers, the novel metasurface-based platform harnesses quantum interference to enable precise sensing of subwavelength lateral displacement. The system achieves high accuracy while reducing the required number of detected photons, making it suitable for next-generation semiconductor lithography.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJan 20, 2026
Meta Quest 3 512GB
Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.
Researchers have developed two spectroscopic techniques based on quartz tuning fork detection, Quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) and light-induced thermoelastic spectroscopy (LITES), to improve gas sensing technology. QEPAS techniques enhance system signal strength using high-power lasers, novel excitation sources, and...
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJan 20, 2026
A new framework models pointing error in QKD optical wireless systems, clarifying its role in degrading secure key generation. The study found that increased beam waist and asymmetrical beam misalignment degrade performance, while increasing receiver aperture size and average photon numbers can improve it.
SourceInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers·JournalIEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 19, 2026
Researchers overcome spatial resolution limit of sum-frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy by utilizing plasmonic near-field confinement. This breakthrough enables direct visualization of nanoscale orientation heterogeneity in interfacial molecular domains.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry C·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2026
Researchers develop novel approach to isolate density fluctuations from signal measurements, achieving superior long-term stability. The method uses a three-dimensional atomic density model and neural networks to estimate and compensate for these disturbances in real-time.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalDefence Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 16, 2026
Researchers investigated energy shifts in 173Yb+ ions, combining experiment and theory to uncover the nucleus's magnetic field distribution. The study provides an experimental foundation for precise clocks and fundamental physics tests using complex ions like Yb+.
SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2026
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Researchers developed a novel camouflage strategy using rough surface, silver nanowires, and biometric coatings to deceive multiple detection methods simultaneously. The device effectively simulated the spectral characteristics of vegetation and reduced infrared emissivity.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 15, 2026
Scientists at SwissFEL have developed a technique known as X-ray four-wave mixing, allowing them to access coherences in matter for the first time. This breakthrough has the potential to illuminate how quantum information is stored and lost, ultimately aiding the design of more error-tolerant quantum devices.
SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2026
Researchers introduce a new class of topological phases, termed multi-topological phases (MTPs), which offer an avenue for understanding physical phenomena not explicable with conventional band topology. MTPs are characterized by distinct multiple topological invariants linked to their own boundary states.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateJan 15, 2026
Oliver Zielinski's contributions to oceanography have significantly advanced understanding and stewardship of the ocean through innovative research and leadership. He has led applications of artificial intelligence for environmental monitoring and mentored early-career scientists.
Uriel Levy has been appointed as the inaugural editor-in-chief of SPIE's Advanced Quantum Catalyst journal, which will serve as a premier venue for real-world quantum applications. The journal aims to bridge the gap in quantum research publishing landscape by emphasizing implementation, integration, and cross-disciplinary applications.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·DateJan 14, 2026
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
Columbia physicists develop new method to scale neutral-atom arrays using metasurfaces, enabling creation of 2D arrays with thousands of trapped atoms. The technology has the potential to benefit quantum computing and other neutral-atom quantum technologies.
The American Physical Society's Global Physics Summit will convene over 14,000 physicists worldwide for groundbreaking research presentations. The event will feature both in-person and online experiences, including scientific sessions, exhibits, and networking events.
Researchers from the UJI Optics Group have developed a new method to correct image aberrations in single-pixel microscopy using a deformable lens. This approach combines an adaptive lens with a sensor-less method that evaluates image sharpness directly from the data, producing sharper images close to the physical resolution limit witho...
SourceUniversitat Jaume I·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 13, 2026
Researchers have developed a strategy to enhance the stability of CsPbI3 perovskite nanoplatelets by incorporating formamidinium, which improves bulk thermodynamic stability and surface ligand binding. This approach leads to highly oriented superlattices with improved linear polarization of light emitted.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 11, 2026
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Physicists at Trinity College Dublin propose a new means of capturing useful energy from light sources like sunlight, lamps, and LEDs. Theoretical analysis may lead to the development of optical devices that can channel light energy into a concentrated beam.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalPhysical Review A·DateJan 9, 2026
A new 'pocket microscope' technology enables direct molecular imaging with femtogram precision, transforming pathology workflows and opening new frontiers in space biology. The deep-ultraviolet ptychographic pocket-scope (DART) provides label-free spectroscopic contrast without external labels.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateJan 8, 2026
A team of scientists creates a dynamically reconfigurable topological photonic platform that can control local topological properties in real-time using spatially patterned optical pumping. This enables the topological edge mode to be steered, redirected or blocked entirely by adjusting an external pump profile.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJan 8, 2026