Articles tagged with Photonics
The Optical Society (OSA) has launched a new peer-reviewed journal called Optical Materials Express, which will focus on advances in novel optical materials. The journal aims to cover a wide range of topics in optical materials, including biomaterials, detector materials and metamaterials.
Researchers at Georgia Tech have designed a class of molecules with the right properties for all-optical signal processing. These materials could enable low-power, high-speed optical switching and computing, potentially transmitting data at speeds up to 2,000 gigabits-per-second.
Developed by INRS researchers, the new microring resonator offers several advantages, including low-cost fabrication and a single low-power laser source to obtain multiple wavelengths. This technological breakthrough is crucial as electronic devices reach their data transmission capacity limit.
Researchers successfully manipulate entangled states of four photons on a silicon chip, achieving precise control over the behavior of individual particles. This breakthrough has important implications for quantum computing and ultra-precise measurements, paving the way for advanced quantum technologies.
Yale researchers have demonstrated silicon-based nanocantilevers that operate on photonic principles, enabling ultra-sensitive measurements at the atomic level. The system can detect as little deflection as 0.0001 Angstroms, and a sensor multiplex format allows for complex measurements of patterns simultaneously.
Lee Feinberg, Optical Telescope Element Manager for the James Webb Space Telescope, has been elected as a fellow of SPIE for his significant contributions to large space optics and optical technology. He will receive his award at the SPIE Optics and Photonics meeting in San Diego this August.
New research demonstrates how laser-based techniques can create micron-sized light pathways in three dimensions, enabling the detection of faint light from extrasolar planets and galaxies. This technology has the potential to improve the sensitivity and precision of future telescopes, such as the planned European ELT.
Researchers envision a 'revolution' in lighting with LEDs, promising cost savings of $1.83 trillion and reduced carbon emissions by 10.68 gigatons. Smart lighting applications could enhance healthcare, transportation, digital displays, and computer networking.
Scientists at the University of Michigan and Princeton University have discovered a way to enhance light output in organic light-emitting devices, emitting approximately 70 lumens from a single watt of power. This innovation pushes more appealing white light, reducing energy consumption and reliance on coal-generated electricity.
Strauf's research enables high-efficiency single photon generation, paving the way for scalable quantum computation. The team developed a novel microcavity structure and electrical gates to achieve a net single photon generation rate of 100 MHz.
Researchers at Université Laval have successfully developed a highly reflective liquid mirror capable of functioning under harsh lunar conditions. The discovery, published in Nature, brings the project one step closer to building a liquid telescope on the moon, which could be up to 1,000 times more sensitive than current space telescopes.
Scientists at Georgia Tech have demonstrated a new technique for fabricating nanoscale optical waveguides and splitters using artificial butterfly wing scales. The replicas accurately replicated the physical features and optical properties of the natural wing scales, exhibiting similar shape, orientation, and distribution.
Researchers at Intel and the University of California, Santa Barbara have created a new hybrid computer chip that uses lasers to transmit data, promising faster data transfer rates. The development paves the way for future optical communications at low cost.
Researchers at Temple University's Center for Advanced Photonics Research are working on developing cyclic ozone, a molecule with three times the energy of normal ozone, which could play a crucial role in powering future space missions. The team plans to use ultrafast lasers to synthesize the molecule using an evolutionary search strat...
Physicists at NIST create an optical nose technique that can identify a single atom or molecule in gas samples with minute concentrations. The method uses infrared laser beams and mirrors to detect gases at very low pressures and varying frequencies.
Professor Jim Hough of the University of Glasgow believes that gravitational waves will be detected in the near future due to advancements in instrument technology. The UK's GEO 600 device has shown promising results, and its innovations are being considered by LIGO for implementation.
Researchers used structured light imaging to produce a detailed 3D picture of tooth decay, allowing dentists to study the process in real-time. This technique has the potential to reveal early stages of decay and enable preventative measures.
Researchers have developed spiraling glass fibers that impart a chiral character to light by polarizing photons. These fibers can be used as sensors for pressure, temperature, torque, and chemical composition, while also enabling the manipulation of polarized light in various applications.
Researchers at Binghamton University's IEEC are working on developing small-scale electronics, including microelectric mechanical systems and nanostructured materials. The goal is to create next-generation products with advanced technology, rather than lower cost manufacturing.
New McGill researchers have been awarded $1.76 million in funding for new equipment and installations, with Quebec agreeing to match the amount. The funding will support various campus projects and research initiatives across multiple institutions affiliated with McGill.
Researchers at U of T have created a new kind of luminescent silicon film that emits and transmits photons, a significant step forward in photonics. The discovery holds out the promise of new improved light-emitting diodes, optical interconnectors, displays, and chemical sensors.