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Novel AI algorithm captures photons in motion

Close your eyes and picture the iconic "bullet time" scene from "The Matrix"—the one where Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, dodges bullets in slow motion. Now imagine being able to witness the same effect, but instead of speeding ...

New theory reveals the shape of a single photon

A new theory that explains how light and matter interact at the quantum level has enabled researchers to define for the first time the precise shape of a single photon.

The future of optical modulators and integrated photonics

Despite being a mature technology in existence for over several decades, silicon photonic modulators face scrutiny from industry and academic experts. In a recent editorial interview, experts emphasize the need to explore ...

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Condensed Matter
Ultrafast lasers enable manipulation of polar order in a charge density wave at room temperature
Optics & Photonics
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Optics & Photonics
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Optics & Photonics
Scientists find a new way of entangling light and sound
Optics & Photonics
Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions
Condensed Matter
New design for photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light
Optics & Photonics
Physicists create tiny hurricanes of light that could transport huge amounts of data
Optics & Photonics
Advanced terahertz neural network offers compact solution for AI challenges
Optics & Photonics
A new paradigm in high-speed photoacoustic small animal whole-body imaging
Condensed Matter
Scientists discover all-optical nuclear magnetic resonance analog with quantum fluids of light
Optics & Photonics
Scientists decipher two-photon vision
General Physics
Student builds chemical purity tester using LEGO bricks
Optics & Photonics
Cloud-inspired method of guiding light: Waveguiding mechanism could provide new ways to look inside the human body
Optics & Photonics
Laser vibration sensing technology can detect landmines faster than previous techniques
Optics & Photonics
New broadband UV frequency combs offer unprecedented spectral resolution
Optics & Photonics
A new paradigm for control of quantum emitters—modulating and encoding quantum photonic info on a single light stream
Optics & Photonics
Optical amplifier and record-sensitive receiver pave the way for faster space communication
General Physics
Study introduces novel conservation law that operates down to the subcycle level during strong-field ionization
Optics & Photonics
New partially coherent unidirectional imaging system enhances visual data transmission
Optics & Photonics
A new spectroscopy method reveals water's quantum secrets

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Cell & Microbiology
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Archaeology
Herodotus' theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study
Plants & Animals
Long-term study reveals warming climates threaten Florida scrub-jay
Cell & Microbiology
Scientists develop AI tool for personalized phage therapy as a targeted alternative to antibiotics
Ecology
Wood ants that actively combat plant diseases could be used in organic apple orchards
Archaeology
Oldest US firearm unearthed in Arizona, a bronze cannon linked to Coronado expedition
Astronomy
Unusual supernova observations grant astronomers a peek into the cosmic past
Bio & Medicine
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Astronomy
Astronomers discover a rare group of dwarf galaxies
Molecular & Computational biology
Fuji apple study finds genetic mechanisms behind high-yield trees
Environment
Civil lawsuits study reveals effectiveness of environment-focused litigation in US, but also large inequalities
Biotechnology
Researchers pioneer method to detect dehydration in plants
Planetary Sciences
Earth-bound asteroids 'could be tracked more precisely' with new equation
Cell & Microbiology
Hidden pocket in human bitter taste receptor discovered
Environment
Alternate stream water-testing method detects emerging contaminants
Analytical Chemistry
Study finds ZnO nanorods achieve 98.3% Faraday efficiency in CO₂ reduction
Cell & Microbiology
Research on key host pathways has implications for Ebola and beyond
General Physics
More comprehensive search for sterile neutrinos comes up empty

A framework to construct quantum spherical codes

To reliably perform complex, large-scale calculations, computing systems rely on so-called error correction schemes, techniques designed to protect information against errors. These techniques are perhaps even more essential ...

'Metaholograms': Researchers develop a new type of hologram

Researchers have developed a new type of hologram, known as "metaholograms," capable of projecting multiple high-fidelity images free of crosstalk. This breakthrough paves the way for next-generation technologies including ...

Novel crystals enhance mid-infrared laser performance

A research group led by Prof. Sun Dunlu from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully synthesized novel mid-infrared Ho,Pr:YAP and Er:YGGAG crystals using the Czchralski ...