Search results for photonic

Nanophysics 9 hours ago

Team develops method for control over single-molecule photoswitching

Scientists from the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Fritz Haber Institute have made an innovative discovery in nanoscale optoelectronics. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications and titled "Atomic-Precision ...

Condensed Matter 13 hours ago

Theoretical research holds promise for advancing modular quantum information processing

The operation of a quantum computer relies on encoding and processing information in the form of quantum bits—defined by two states of quantum systems such as electrons and photons. Unlike binary bits used in classical ...

Biochemistry 15 hours ago

Electronic nose masters the art of detecting spoiled meat

Research has shown that spoiled food causes about 250 health problems, including poisoning, allergies, and even cancer. Today, food spoilage is detected by very time-consuming bacteriological analysis.

Optics & Photonics 15 hours ago

Enhanced two-photon microscopy method could reveal insights into neural dynamics and neurological diseases

Researchers have developed a new two-photon fluorescence microscope that captures high-speed images of neural activity at cellular resolution. By imaging much faster and with less harm to brain tissue than traditional two-photon ...

Optics & Photonics Aug 14, 2024

New insights into neural circuit imaging: A comparison of one-photon and two-photon techniques

In the quest to unravel the complexities of neural circuits, scientists are beginning to use genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs) to visualize electrical activity in the brain. These indicators are crucial for understanding ...

General Physics Aug 14, 2024

Researchers discover new way to purify liquid argon for neutrino experiments

Construction workers have finished the excavation of the huge caverns that will house the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. While engineers and technicians are preparing for the installation of the gigantic ...

Astronomy Aug 14, 2024

Scientist performs the first nonlinear study of black hole mimickers

In recent research, a scientist from Princeton University has performed the first nonlinear study of the merger of a black hole mimicker, aiming to understand the nature of gravitational wave signals emitted by these objects, ...

Plasma Physics Aug 14, 2024

A first definitive demonstration of nonthermal particle acceleration in magnetorotational turbulence

Researchers at KU Leuven, the University of Colorado, Boulder, the Flatiron Institute, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently set out to answer a long-standing research question, specifically whether charged particles ...

Optics & Photonics Aug 13, 2024

Coherence entropy unlocks new insights into light-field behavior

Light technology is at the heart of many cutting-edge innovations, from high-speed internet to advanced medical imaging. However, transmitting light through challenging environments, such as turbulent atmospheres or deformed ...

Nanophysics Aug 13, 2024

Photolithography research shows computer chips have the potential to become even smaller

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have been improving the resolution of a process known as photolithography. They hope to use their technique to help advance the miniaturization of computer chips.

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