News tagged with nanophotonics

New nanolaser -- spaser -- key to future optical computers and technologies

(PhysOrg.com) -- Because the new device, called a "spaser," is the first of its kind to emit visible light, it represents a critical component for possible future technologies based on "nanophotonic" circuitry, ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Aug 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (23) | comments 2

Coupling of Single Quantum Dots to Smooth Metal Films

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory's CNM Nanophotonics Group have measured how light emission from individual colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, or quantum dots, is modified when in proximity to ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Nanocups brim with potential: Light-bending metamaterial could lead to superlenses, invisibility cloaks

Researchers at Rice University have created a metamaterial that could light the way toward high-powered optics, ultra-efficient solar cells and even cloaking devices.

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Mar 13, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (13) | comments 2


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