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Anisotropic 2D crystal with hyperbolic localized plasmon resonances

Hyperbolic localized plasmon resonances were achieved in an anisotropic two-dimensional crystal, enabling tunable optical chirality and potential applications in miniaturized photonic components, spectroscopic sensors, and molecular fingerprinting.

SourceOkayama University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 31, 2026

Turning up the signal

Osaka University researchers develop a new method for long-range enhancement of fluorescence and Raman signals using Ag nanoislands protected with column-structured silica layers. This leads to an astonishing ten-million-fold increase in signal strength, making it ideal for sensitive biosensing applications.

SourceOsaka University·JournalLight Science & Applications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 28, 2024

Pusan National University researchers develop fast-responding colorimetric sensor with expanded color gamut for real-time monitoring

Researchers at Pusan National University developed a fast-responding colorimetric sensor with an expanded color gamut, capable of detecting humidity and other environmental changes in real-time. The sensor outperforms previous designs with a wide color representation and rapid responsiveness.

SourcePusan National University·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 17, 2024

Electrically modulated light antenna points the way to faster computer chips

A research team at the University of Würzburg has achieved electrically controlled modulation of light antennas, paving the way for ultra-fast active plasmonics. This breakthrough could lead to significantly faster computer chips and new insights into energy conversion and storage technologies.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2024
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New sensor technology enhances detection of tiny particles

A new type of sensor leverages exceptional points to achieve high sensitivity and reconfigurability. The novel design addresses limitations of traditional EP-based sensors by incorporating spoof localized surface plasmon resonators, allowing for dynamic reconfiguration of EP states across a wide frequency range.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateAug 27, 2024

Can large-area, three-dimensional metamaterials revolutionize optical sensing?

Researchers developed a 3D metamaterial capable of detecting polarization and direction of light, overcoming limitations of conventional optical devices. The breakthrough technology utilizes pi-shaped metal nanostructures with numerical aperture-detector polarimetry to analyze light distribution.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 18, 2024

Nanoparticles make it easier to turn light into solvated electrons

Scientists at Rice University, Stanford University, and UT Austin have developed a mechanism to generate solvated electrons through plasmon resonance, making it easier to turn light into these clean, zero-byproduct chemicals. This breakthrough could lead to new ways of driving chemical reactions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2023

Technique allows researchers to align gold nanorods with magnetic fields

A team of researchers at North Carolina State University has developed a technique to align gold nanorods using magnetic fields while maintaining their optical properties. The method involves coating the nanorods with iron oxide nanoparticles and controlling their alignment using a low-strength magnetic field.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 22, 2022

Harnessing the powers of light to operate computers

Scientists at the University of Tsukuba have created a nanocavity in a waveguide that selectively modifies short light pulses, enabling the development of ultrafast optical pulse shaping. This breakthrough may lead to the creation of new all-optical computers that operate based on light.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalNanophotonics·DateApr 28, 2022
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New microscopy method offers 3D tracking of 100 single molecules at once

Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a new microscopy method that can track 100 single molecules simultaneously in three dimensions. The technique uses surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology to precisely image molecular binding events and study their dynamic activities in real time.

SourceArizona State University·JournalACS Sensors·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 18, 2021

Faster diagnostics through cheap, ultra-portable blood testing

A new sensor technology has been developed to detect specific proteins in human blood, promising faster and more affordable diagnostics for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The sensor uses aptamers, custom-made molecules that can latch onto target compounds with high specificity and accuracy.

SourceOptica·JournalBiomedical Optics Express·DateSep 1, 2011

Visualizing viruses: new research pinpoints tiny invaders

Researchers have developed a new method for visualizing individual virus particles, enabling a more detailed understanding of these minute pathogens. The technique, known as surface plasmon resonance microscopy, allows for the detection and measurement of viral mass, with a detection limit rivaling conventional methods by three to four...

SourceArizona State University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 23, 2010