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New Nanopillar Arrays can be Tuned from Linear to Elliptical Birefringence

Polarization, the direction in which light vibrates, is invisible to the human eye. Yet, so much of our optical world relies on the control and manipulation of this hidden quality of light.

4 Jun 2020

Nanoscope Received NIH Support to Advance Ultrafast Laser-Based Gene Delivery to the Retina

The Nanoscope team has developed Multi-Characteristic Opsins (MCOs) to sensitize cells toward low level of white light so that vision is improved at ambient room light.

29 May 2020

Researchers Develop New Magnetic Field Sensor Based on Magnetoplasmonic Crystal

Magnetic field sensors are largely used in industry, medicine, as well as in applied and fundamental physics.

19 May 2020

TiO2 Infused with Gold Nanoparticles has Improved Photocatalytic Properties

Oxides of different metals often serve as photocatalysts in various systems such as air purification, reactions of water decomposition and even in the production of self-cleaning surfaces for glass and mirrors.

11 May 2020

Novel Technique for Manipulating Frequency of Confined Light at Nanoscale

An international team led by researchers from the University of Oviedo and the Centre for Research in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, together with scientist from the Basque research centers CIC nanoGUNE, DIPC, Materials Physics Center, and international collaborators from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Austrian Institute of Technology, Paris Materials Centre, and University of Tokyo has discovered an effective method for controlling the frequency of confined light at the nanoscale in the form of phonon polaritons.

11 May 2020

Low-Power 2D Semiconductor Nanolasers Could Change the Future of Supercomputing

In his latest line of research, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, and his peers explored the intricate balance of physics that governs how electrons, holes, excitons and trions coexist and mutually convert into each other to produce optical gain.

7 May 2020

Researchers Demonstrate Laser-Propulsion of Graphene Sails in Microgravity

Overseas exploration and trade during the Age of Discovery (15th-17th centuries) were possible by sail technology, and deep-space exploration will require the same for the coming Age of NewSpace.

7 May 2020

An Optical 'Nanomixer' for Mixing Liquids

Every now and then, scientists need to control the process of mixing liquids in vessels so small that the thinnest needle or even a hair wouldn't fit in there.

4 May 2020

Picosun Provides ALD Technology for Several New Photonics Applications

Picosun Group, the leading supplier of AGILE ALD® (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions for global industries, reports several significant new sales to photonics applications.

From Picosun Oy 29 Apr 2020

Large Area 3D Optical Metrology System, S wide

Sensofar Metrology is proud to announce the release of the next metrology tool for wide areas. The S wide is a high-performance non-contact 3D optical large area metrology system designed for micro-scale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities.

From Sensofar Metrology 2 Apr 2020