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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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Optics & Photonics
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Optics & Photonics
Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions
Condensed Matter
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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
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New partially coherent unidirectional imaging system enhances visual data transmission
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A new spectroscopy method reveals water's quantum secrets

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Ecology
Fossil amphibians found in burrows where they waited for the next rainy season
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Condensed Matter
Spin-powered crystals dramatically improve water splitting process for clean hydrogen production
Condensed Matter
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Astronomy
Astronomers measure cosmic electrons at the highest energies to date
Astronomy
Sombrero Galaxy dazzles in new Webb images and video
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Planetary scientist proposes an alternative theory for what lies beneath the surfaces of Uranus and Neptune
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Cell & Microbiology
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XRISM mission looks deeply into 'hidden' stellar system
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Physicists create optical component for 6G

A joint team of physicists from Skoltech, MIPT, and ITMO developed an optical component that helps manage the properties of a terahertz beam and split it into several channels. The new device can be used as a modulator and ...

A new simple scheme for atom interferometry

Atom interferometers are devices that use the wave characteristics of matter to measure the phase between atomic matter waves to separate paths to make high-precision measurements of elements of physics, such as gravitational ...

Researchers use AI to boost image quality of metalens camera

Researchers have leveraged deep learning techniques to enhance the image quality of a metalens camera. The new approach uses artificial intelligence to turn low-quality images into high-quality ones, which could make these ...