Articles tagged with Photonics
Researchers created photonic computer chips mimicking human brain's synapses, enabling speeds a thousand times faster than the human brain. The breakthrough paves the way for new age of computing where machines work and think like the human brain.
The NEMONIC project aims to develop and widely share new optical brain-imaging techniques, enabling the recording of brain cells in action. The team, led by UCSB scientists, uses light to measure brain activity, overcoming technological bottlenecks to understanding the mind and brain.
Researchers have developed a new type of dye-doped WGM micro-laser that produces light with tunable wavelengths, offering broader tuning ranges and reversible tuning. The devices also exhibit enhanced sensitivity in refractive index sensing.
University of Sydney researchers have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough in transferring digital information between light waves and sound waves on a microchip. The innovation enables faster processing and reduces energy consumption by slowing down data transfer velocity to five orders of magnitude, making it suitable for use in te...
University of Leeds scientists have discovered a way to measure the strength of modern concrete forms using light-refracting coatings. The birefringent coating displays stress positions, allowing researchers to assess concrete toughness against fractures with high precision.
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A team of researchers from KIT and EPFL used optical silicon nitride micro-resonators to generate continuously circulating solitons, enabling massive parallel data transmission on 179 wavelength channels. The system achieved a record-breaking data rate of over 50 terabits per second.
Scientists have observed room-temperature superfluidity in light, a phenomenon previously only seen at extremely low temperatures. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new photonic devices with reduced losses and enhanced performance.
A team of researchers from Université Laval has created a smart T-shirt that can monitor a person's breathing rate in real time. The innovative design uses an antenna sewn into the chest level to detect changes in thorax circumference and air volume, allowing for reliable data capture.
Researchers at Bielefeld University and the University of Tromsø have developed a photonic chip that enables superresolution light microscopy with conventional microscopes. This breakthrough method produces images with a resolution of about 20 to 30 nanometres, ten times that of conventional light microscopy.
Researchers at the University of Sydney have made a photonics breakthrough, achieving radio frequency signal control at sub-nanosecond time scales on a chip-scale optical device. This achievement could unlock the bandwidth bottleneck faced by wireless networks worldwide, enabling broader bandwidth instantaneously to more users.
A silicon optical switch developed at Sandia National Laboratories can transmit up to 10 gigabits per second of data at temperatures near absolute zero. The device operates by using light traveling through an optical fiber, reducing heat and increasing efficiency.
Researchers have created a way to make metamaterials with a single inclusion, providing easier fabrication and tailoring light-matter interactions. This 'photonic doping' technique has implications for flexible photonics, information processing systems, and telecommunications applications.
A reconfigurable and single-shot incoherent optical signal processing system has been developed to compress chirped microwave signals. The system uses a multi-wavelength laser as the incoherent light source, improving the signal-to-noise ratio and enabling operation in a single shot.
Researchers developed hand-held spectrometers using meta-lenses, enabling real-time monitoring of pollutants and toxic chemicals. The devices can be customized and mass-produced, offering significant potential for applications in healthcare diagnostics and environmental monitoring.
Nathan Cahill, an RIT associate professor, has been named a Rising Researcher by SPIE for his work in defense and security research. He was recognized for his contributions to remote sensing, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
The team of Professor Gerd Ulrich Nienhaus has refined the STED nanoscopy method to suppress background efficiently, resulting in enhanced image quality. This new method, named STEDD, is particularly advantageous for quantitative data analysis of three-dimensional molecules and cell structures.
Researchers develop integrated optical switch using polarization diversity, reducing size and cost of traditional switches. The new device features a single 8x8 grid with unique port assignments, allowing simultaneous management of both polarizations of light.
J.-C. Chiao, a UTA electrical engineering professor, has been recognized by SPIE as a Fellow for his work on micro medical devices and systems. He has secured $5 million in research funding and holds 11 US patents in MEMS technologies.
Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed a compact optical amplifier that can amplify light by 17,000 times, strengthening the integrity of transmitted data. The device's efficiency enables new opportunities in low-cost broadband spectroscopy, precision manufacturing, and hyperspectral imaging.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method to manipulate light using metamaterials, allowing it to follow any predetermined path along a surface. This innovation has vast applications in optical chips for reliable data delivery and faster routers.
Physicists have created a technique to improve the production of single photons, which can be used for quantum computing and secure communication. The new method uses fibre-optics and optical switches to control photon properties.
Researchers created a cloaking device to minimize crosstalk between photonic devices, enabling the packing of billions of devices into a single chip. This technology could lead to significant power consumption reductions and lower carbon emissions in data centers.
A new technique for real-time temperature monitoring during cryotherapy procedures has been reported, using red blood cells as temperature sensors to convert optoacoustic images to temperature maps. This approach potentially prevents noncancerous tissue from being destroyed or damaged during cryotherapy.
Begonia species have evolved a nanoscale light-trapping structure to harvest energy in low-light environments. The iridoplasts, found only in dark conditions, reflect blue light and absorb green light to maximize photosynthesis.
Photonics may provide solutions to NASA's pressing challenges in future spaceflight, including improved space communications and reducing mission payloads. Laser communications have the potential to increase data rates at least 10 to 100 times better than RF systems.
Researchers developed a fast random number generator based on quantum mechanical processes, enabling secure encryption keys in tiny packages. The device operates at speeds of gigabits per second, suitable for real-time encryption and complex simulations.
Researchers demonstrate optomechanically induced non-reciprocal transparency and amplification in a microresonator, enabling the creation of controllable isolators and circulators. A non-reciprocal phase shift of up to 40 degrees is achieved using two oppositely propagating driving fields.
Researchers at MIT and Sandia National Laboratories describe a new way to build terahertz lasers that reduce power consumption and enable tighter beams. The device is an array of microfabricated lasers on a single chip, with phase-locking technology that recaptures lateral radiation, resulting in a tighter beam.
Researchers developed a new technique for fast photonic sensing of freely flowing particles using an opto-mechano-fluidic resonator. The sensor measures compressibility and viscoelasticity of cells and bioparticles, which correlates with diseases like cancers and anemia.
Plants utilize microfluidics and optics to control movement, photosynthesis, and water transport, highlighting the intersection of light and fluid in plant physiology. Researchers explore how plants optimize energy conversion, conserving water through stomata control.
A team of researchers led by Robert W. Boyd has demonstrated up to 100 times greater nonlinearity in indium tin oxide than other known materials, revolutionizing photonics applications. This breakthrough opens the door for more careful study of the material's unique properties and potential applications.
Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a method for reconfigurable optical elements using multimode interference devices. The team shows that intricate interplay between modes can be dynamically controlled, allowing to freely route light in a static silicon element.
Scientists at ETH Zurich and IBM Research have developed a new method to manufacture micro-objects with precisely defined magnetic, non-magnetic and differently charged areas. The technique enables the creation of small rods, tiny triangles and basic three-dimensional objects.
Researchers from Cardiff University have demonstrated the first practical laser grown directly on a silicon substrate, paving the way for ultra-fast communication between computer chips. The breakthrough has the potential to transform various sectors, including communications, healthcare and energy generation.
Scientists at JPL have designed a high-throughput pushbroom imaging spectrometer that can provide Landsat swath and resolution with better than 10 nm per pixel spectral resolution. This design enhances the science potential of Landsat, allowing for better understanding of glacial melt, urbanization, and water sources.
NASA engineers have developed a groundbreaking integrated-photonics modem that will enable high-speed, laser-based communications at unprecedented rates. The modem is expected to transform industries such as telecommunications, medical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and national defense.
Engineers successfully marry electrons and photons within a single-chip microprocessor, achieving a bandwidth density of 300 gigabits per second per square millimeter. The photonic I/O on the chip is also energy-efficient, using only 1.3 picojoules per bit.
Professor José Azaña has been elected Fellow by the Optical Society (OSA) in recognition of his remarkable contributions to ultrafast photonics. He is the only Quebec academic and one of three Canadian researchers among this year's group of 77 OSA Fellows.
A $400,000 NSF-funded study at RIT examines workplace trends in photonics and optics to prepare students for emerging jobs. The research identifies key math, physics, and communication skills used in the industry.
The UK has announced a £20 million investment for two manufacturing research Hubs, addressing key challenges and seizing opportunities in the sector. The Hubs will focus on commercializing early-stage research in engineering and physical sciences, with potential impacts on industries such as automotive and healthcare.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology have made significant advancements in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for solid-state lighting. The team developed flexible electrodes using graphene, conducting polymers, and silver nanowires, which demonstrated good electrical, optical, and mechanical performance.
Researchers at National Chiao Tung University developed a highly flexible white light LED that uses pre-existing technologies, allowing easy replication and build-on the platform. The device demonstrated high efficiency, durability, and flexibility, making it suitable for wearables and non-flat surfaces.
The Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation aims to stimulate new investment and industrial growth based on photonics technology. UC Davis' Center for Nano and Micro Manufacturing will play a major role in the West Coast hub of the institute.
Scientists have developed a new type of photonic channel that allows them to control the direction of photon emission, enabling the creation of complex quantum circuits. This breakthrough discovery has significant implications for building large-scale quantum computers and could lead to major advancements in chemistry and materials tec...
Researchers used OCT to study brain vascular imaging during real-time experimental stroke, revealing high-resolution images of in vivo vascular networks and biologically initiated rescue mechanisms. This could provide guidance for clinicians treating stroke patients.
Electrical engineers have developed a method to increase the distance information can travel in fiber optic cables without distorting the signal. By using wideband frequency combs, they can predict and reversible crosstalk between communication channels, enabling longer transmission distances and cheaper networks.
Researchers at Qualcomm MEMS Technologies developed a display technology that harnesses natural ambient light to create an unprecedented range of colors. The new design uses a mirror and absorbing layer to reflect more of the incoming light, enabling the full spectrum of visible light to be displayed.
Engineers created an ultracompact beamsplitter to divide light waves into two channels, bringing researchers closer to silicon photonic chips that compute with light instead of electrons. This technology could significantly increase the power and speed of machines such as supercomputers, data center servers, and mobile devices.
Peter Lodahl, professor at the University of Copenhagen, has received a 18.6 million kroner grant from the European Research Council to develop technology for quantum communication based on photonics. The project aims to create scalable quantum photonic networks.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have successfully integrated quantum teleportation circuits onto a photonic chip, overcoming scalability limitations. This breakthrough enables the development of ultra-high-speed quantum computers and strengthens communication security.
Researchers develop a new detection scheme to create an optical gyroscope with a tiny size, potentially enabling compact navigation systems for aerospace technology. The new design allows for improved sensitivity, opening up opportunities for micro-payloads in space missions.
A new type of thin film, composed of both inorganic and organic materials, has been developed to create flexible and durable touch screens. The hybrid films show higher transparency and flexibility compared to traditional inorganic materials.
Researchers have created a novel solid-state technology platform that enables the use of terahertz photonics in various applications. The new nanodetectors can detect frequencies greater than 3 THz and offer competitive noise equivalent powers with commercially available technologies.
Researchers propose using photonic booms to map asteroid surfaces and study celestial objects, offering new insights into the universe. High-speed cameras could capture these flashes, revealing previously unknown information about asteroids and other cosmic bodies.
Researchers are developing a new generation of photonic integrated circuits that use photons instead of electrons to transmit data. This technology has the potential to transform data communications and enable faster, smaller components for the growing number of Internet-connected devices.
Researchers at Université Laval have developed smart textiles that can monitor and transmit wearers' biomedical information, including glucose levels, heart rhythm, and brain activity. The technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare for people with chronic diseases and elderly individuals living alone.
Researchers successfully imaged carboxysome particles, a key component in photosynthetic bacteria's carbon fixation process, using an X-ray laser method. The technique enables single-particle imaging of objects with varying size and shape, shedding light on the structure and dynamics of life's smallest units.
Researchers have developed an optical oscilloscope with 20 times the resolution of conventional electronics, enabling low-power, high-speed processing on compact chips. The technology is made possible by a collaboration between industry partners Alnair Labs Corporation and Australian academia.
A new paint-on, see-through 'smart' bandage glows to indicate tissue oxygenation concentration, enabling direct measurement for improved wound care. The bandage's phosphorescence emits light based on oxygen levels, allowing for non-invasive monitoring of wounds and burns.