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All-optical switch device paves way for faster fiber-optic communication
Modern high-speed internet uses light to quickly and reliably transmit large amounts of data through fiber-optic cables, but currently, light signals hit a bottleneck when data processing is necessary. For that, they must ...
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Oct 19, 2024
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Image-guided computational holographic wavefront shaping: Fast, versatile solutions for complex imaging challenges
A study by researchers from the Institute of Applied Physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published in Nature Photonics, presents a new method for non-invasive high-resolution imaging through highly scattering media.
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Oct 18, 2024
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Fast super-resolved microscopy enables structured illumination and extended depth detection
Fluorescence microscopy is a powerful tool in biology, allowing researchers to visualize the intricate world of cells and tissues at a molecular level. While this technique has revolutionized our understanding of biological ...
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Oct 18, 2024
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A method to switch between optical pulling and pushing forces by altering the shape of Fermi arcs in Weyl systems
Optical forces, which act like an invisible "hand," are capable of precisely controlling tiny particles. Optical tweezers, a well-known tool, use this force to capture and manipulate small objects such as cells, bacteria, ...
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Oct 17, 2024
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Quantum research breakthrough uses synthetic dimensions to efficiently process quantum information
A new study opens the door to cutting-edge solutions that could contribute to the realization of a system capable of processing quantum information in a simple yet powerful way.
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Oct 17, 2024
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New method to generate photon pairs efficiently on a chip
Thin-film lithium niobate is an emerging nonlinear integrated photonics platform ideally suited for quantum applications. Through spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC), it can generate correlated photon pairs for ...
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Oct 16, 2024
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Silicon metasurfaces unlock broad-spectrum infrared imaging
Infrared imaging technology is crucial for advancing our understanding of the world, from exploring biological specimens to inspecting complex materials and detecting hidden patterns in physical systems.
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Oct 16, 2024
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Researchers reveal quantum advantage that could advance future sensing devices
Researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have taken a major step forward in using quantum mechanics to enhance sensing devices, a new advancement that could be used in a wide range of areas, ...
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Oct 16, 2024
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Atomic sensors unveil hidden dynamics of molecular polarization
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has long been a cornerstone of modern medicine, providing highly detailed images of internal organs and tissues. MRI machines, those large, tube-shaped magnets commonly found in hospitals, ...
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Oct 16, 2024
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Janus-like metasurface technology shows different optical responses according to the direction of light
Metasurface technology is an advanced optical technology that is thinner, lighter, and more capable of precisely controlling light through nanometer-sized artificial structures than conventional technologies. KAIST researchers ...
Optics & Photonics
Oct 15, 2024
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Enhanced wavelength conversion paves the way for more efficient quantum information transfer
Advancements in quantum information technology are paving the way for faster and more efficient data transfer. A key challenge has been ensuring that qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information, can be transferred ...
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Oct 15, 2024
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Multicolor persistent luminescent materials for dynamic optical anti-counterfeiting
Optical anti-counterfeiting technology, as a preventive measure, has deeply permeated our daily lives. Visually readable codes designed based on optical materials are widely used due to their ease of verification, reasonable ...
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Oct 15, 2024
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Quantum research unlocks PET scan potential in disease detection
New research in quantum entanglement could vastly improve disease detection, such as for cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Optics & Photonics
Oct 14, 2024
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Quantum computing and photonics discovery potentially shrinks critical parts by 1,000 times
Researchers have made a discovery that could make quantum computing more compact, potentially shrinking essential components 1,000 times while also requiring less equipment. The research is published in Nature Photonics.
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Oct 14, 2024
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Researchers develop a laser that produces the strongest ultra-short laser pulses to date
The word laser usually conjures up an image of a strongly concentrated and continuous light beam. Lasers that produce such light are, in fact, very common and useful. However, science and industry often also require very ...
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Oct 12, 2024
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Powerful and compact optical frequency combs provide unique opportunities
Remember those big, clunky machines needed for super precise light measurements? Those days are fading thanks to tiny devices called microcombs. These chips can do the same job, but on a much smaller scale, opening doors ...
Optics & Photonics
Oct 11, 2024
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Researchers create a three-dimensional multi-focus laser for glass micro-sculpting
Glass materials are widely used in optical and optoelectronic devices due to their low cost and excellent mechanical and optical properties. Among them, glass concave/convex linear structures with feature sizes ranging from ...
Optics & Photonics
Oct 11, 2024
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Interdisciplinary advances in microcombs: Bridging physics and information technology
Researchers are excited about the potential of microcombs, miniature devices that generate precise time and frequency standards. These microcombs could revolutionize fields from high-speed communication, high-resolution measurements ...
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Oct 11, 2024
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Harnessing quantum principles: Phased arrays within phased arrays for smarter, greener indoor optical wireless networks
Imagine a future where indoor wireless communication systems handle skyrocketing data demands and do so with unmatched reliability and speed. Traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are beginning ...
Hybrid fiber pump combiner could advance mid-IR laser systems
In the last two decades, the rapid advancement in applications such as environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and global positioning has intensified the focus on developing novel mid-IR light sources. Fiber-based ...
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Oct 9, 2024
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