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Optics & Photonics Jan 17, 2024

Researchers observe the wave-particle duality of two photons

Understanding the nature of quantum objects' behaviors is the premise for a reasonable description of the quantum world. Depending on whether the interference can be produced or not, the quantum object is endowed with dual ...

Optics & Photonics Jan 16, 2024

'Quantum ping-pong': Two atoms can be made to bounce a single photon back and forth with high precision

Atoms can absorb and reemit light—this is an everyday phenomenon. In most cases, however, an atom emits a light particle in all possible directions—recapturing this photon is, therefore, quite hard.

Optics & Photonics Jan 10, 2024

Researchers look at thermal stabilization in photonic packages

Photonics offers various advantages, including enablement of high-speed and low-loss communication by leveraging light properties in optical data communication, biomedical applications, automotive technology, and artificial ...

Optics & Photonics Jan 9, 2024

Unveiling the future of photonics: Hydrogel innovations pave the way

In a review published on 1 January 2024, in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering, researchers discuss hydrogels in photonics, highlighting their potential to revolutionize the field. The article emphasizes how hydrogels ...

Optics & Photonics Dec 27, 2023

Let there be light: Many photons are better than one for advancing quantum technologies

Quantum objects, such as electrons and photons, behave differently from other objects in ways that enable quantum technology. Therein lies the key to unlocking the mystery of quantum entanglement, in which multiple photons ...

Space Exploration Dec 18, 2023

Photonic crystals could be exactly what Breakthrough Starshot is looking for

Light sail technology is a fascinating concept and a step change in rocket propulsion. It may not be big and impressive like the Saturn V, the Space Shuttle or the new Starship rocket but when it comes to traveling among ...

Optics & Photonics Dec 12, 2023

Fine-tuning gold nanoparticles in tellurite glass for unique photonics

Silicate glass is a commonly-used glass found in most households, in drinking glasses or windowpanes for example. The integration of gold nanoparticles (NPs) in silicate glass has been used in art and decoration for centuries. ...

Optics & Photonics Dec 7, 2023

Research investigates thermal impact of 3D stacking photonic and electronic chips

Recent advancements in AI and more specifically large language models such as ChatGPT have put a strain on data centers. AI models require huge amounts of data to train, and in order to move data between the processing units ...

Optics & Photonics Dec 7, 2023

Fractal photonic anomalous Floquet topological insulators to generate multiple quantum chiral edge states

An anomalous Floquet topological insulator (AFTI) is a periodically driven topological insulator (TI with nonzero winding numbers to support topological edge modes, though its standard topological invariants like Chern numbers ...

Optics & Photonics Dec 7, 2023

Breakthrough in coherent two-photon LIDAR overcomes range limitations

New research has unveiled an advancement in Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology, offering unparalleled sensitivity and precision in measuring the distance of remote objects.

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