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New Technique Describes Effects of Complex Quantum Forces on Tiny Objects

Discovered in 1948, Casimir forces are complicated quantum forces that affect only objects that are very, very close together.

12 May 2010

nLIGHT Unveils New Photodarkening Resistant Ytterbium Fibers

nLIGHT Corporation (nLIGHT) today announced availability of a high-absorption, photodarkening-resistant version of its standard LEIKKI™ ytterbium-doped fibers.

12 May 2010

Optics Express Journal Highlights Importance of Polarized Light in Nanostructures

It has been known for many years that careful control of the polarization of light can impact optics and photonics technologies. For example, tiny nanostructures are known to be able to capture light from a region much larger than their size if the polarization of the laser illumination is designed correctly.

11 May 2010

Femtosecond Laser Method Proves Effective for Lab-on-a-Chip

Dr. Yves Bellouard of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is coordinator of a new European project, Femtoprint, to be started this month. The goal is to design a convenient 3D laser printer that will print micr...

11 May 2010

Successful Extraction of Light from Semiconductors with the Highest Efficiency

Wang XueLun, Near-Field Nano-Engineering Group, Nanotechnology Research Institute, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, succeeded in extracting light from a semiconductor into air with the highest efficiency.

11 May 2010

First Observation and Characterization of Critical Physical Phenomenon Behind Photosynthesis

The future of clean green solar power may well hinge on scientists being able to unravel the mysteries of photosynthesis, the process by which green plants convert sunlight into electrochemical energy.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 10 May 2010

Better Rydberg Atom Trap Built for Quantum Information Processing

In an achievement that could help enable fast quantum computers, University of Michigan physicists have built a better Rydberg atom trap. Rydberg atoms are highly excited, nearly-ionized giants that can be thousands of t...

7 May 2010

New Metamaterials Help to Detect and Control THz Radiation

Devices that can mimic Superman's X-ray vision and see through clothing, walls or human flesh are the stuff of comic book fantasy, but a group of scientists at Boston University (BU) has taken a step toward making such futuristic devices a reality.

7 May 2010

Superconducting Circuit that Strongly Interacts with Light Paves Way for Optical Computing Schemes

Before a quantum effect such as resonance fluorescence-resulting from the interaction of light with atoms-can be applied to quantum computing schemes, scientists need to replicate it in the laboratory. Thus far, however,...

6 May 2010

NNCrystal to Unveil New Nano-Based Lighting Technology at LIGHTFAIR Tradeshow

NNCrystal US Corporation will be unveiling new lighting technology at the LIGHTFAIR International tradeshow in Las Vegas, May 12 – 14th 2010.

6 May 2010

Nanooptics and Nanophotonics News

New Technique Describes Effects of Complex Quantum Forces on Tiny Objects

nLIGHT Unveils New Photodarkening Resistant Ytterbium Fibers

Optics Express Journal Highlights Importance of Polarized Light in Nanostructures

Femtosecond Laser Method Proves Effective for Lab-on-a-Chip

Successful Extraction of Light from Semiconductors with the Highest Efficiency

First Observation and Characterization of Critical Physical Phenomenon Behind Photosynthesis

Better Rydberg Atom Trap Built for Quantum Information Processing

New Metamaterials Help to Detect and Control THz Radiation

Superconducting Circuit that Strongly Interacts with Light Paves Way for Optical Computing Schemes

NNCrystal to Unveil New Nano-Based Lighting Technology at LIGHTFAIR Tradeshow

Combining Nanofluids and Turbulators for Sustainable Energy

Enhancing Material Properties through Nanotube Encapsulation

Brain-Inspired Nano-Tech Promises New Era for Electronics

Breakthrough in 2D Material Growth Opens Doors to Cleaner Energy and Next-Generation Technology

Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterial Gii Set to Transform Energy Storage in Internet of Things Devices

Electrospinning and the Future of Nanotechnology

How Electrospinning is Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology

Conversations on AFM: Applications of BioAFM in Life Science

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