This record-breaking crystal can transform from mirror-like to glass-like, opening the door to tiny optical…
Browsing: Nanophotonics
Nanophotonics is a branch of technology that deals with the manipulation and control of light on the nanometer scale, typically involving dimensions that are less than the wavelength of light. It combines elements from nano-scale science and photonics, employing nanostructures to generate, manipulate, and detect light. This field has diverse applications including in the development of more efficient solar cells, sensors, LED lights, and photonic chips, which offer faster and more energy-efficient processing capabilities than traditional electronic components. Nanophotonics also plays a crucial role in the advancement of medical technologies, such as in targeted drug delivery systems and advanced imaging techniques that allow for detailed observations at the cellular level. The ability to control light at such a small scale opens up significant possibilities for innovations in telecommunications, computing, and healthcare.
Using gold flakes, salt water, and light, scientists have made the universe’s invisible binding forces…
New optical chip enables ultra-fast computing and data processing. Built using silicon photonics for next-gen…
Teleportation isn’t just science fiction anymore — scientists have found a way to send information…
Scientists in Germany have crafted “skyrmion bags” of light—complex vortex-like structures—on the surface of gold…
A new on-chip sensor using twisted moiré photonic crystals can precisely tune light properties in…
Scientists have discovered a way to use single missing atoms in crystals as memory cells,…
Researchers have developed a novel metasurface-based method to generate terahertz complex vector light fields using…
Researchers have discovered nanocrystals that toggle between luminescent states swiftly, offering a promising advancement toward…
A new device integrating 2D polaritons with an electrical detection system marks a significant advance…
Researchers have created a disk-like nanostructure that dramatically improves light frequency conversion efficiency. This innovation…
A new method enables precise nanofabrication inside silicon using spatial light modulation and laser pulses,…
Swedish researchers have 3D-printed silica glass micro-optics on optical fibers, enhancing internet speed and connectivity.…
A research group, jointly led by Professor Shuang Zhang, Interim Head of the Physics Department…
Scientists uncover new insights on polaritons, showing potential for breakthroughs in light manipulation and nanotechnology…
Scientists have made a breakthrough in nanophotonics by developing a method to measure nanoscale light…
Researchers have created a compact mode-locked laser integrated into a nanophotonic platform, capable of generating…
Researchers at Caltech have advanced the technology of frequency microcombs by using ultra-low-loss silicon nitride,…