Recent research reveals a fundamental process of free electron lasing, opening new directions for the…
Browsing: Optics
Optics is the branch of physics that studies the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the design of instruments that use or detect it. From understanding reflection, refraction, and diffraction to advancing technologies like lasers, fiber optics, and imaging systems, optics plays a foundational role in both scientific research and everyday applications. It’s also key to fields like astronomy, medicine, telecommunications, and quantum computing. This page features the latest developments in optical science, showcasing discoveries that are shaping our ability to observe, manipulate, and harness light in innovative ways.
Berkeley Lab Optical Innovation Could Calm the Jitters of High-Power Lasers The Berkeley Lab Laser…
Cascaded metasurfaces for dynamic control of THz wavefronts Electromagnetic (EM) waves in the terahertz (THz)…
Cornell researchers have set a new record for converting laser pulses into high-harmonic radiation, paving…
Scientists observe a new kind of light emission when electrons in topological insulators abruptly reverse…
Hemispherical Array of Ultrasound Transducers Lifts Objects off Reflective Surfaces Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University…
A new compact method for generating coherent UV and X-ray light could revolutionize light-source technology,…
Using femtosecond lasers, researchers mapped real-time plasma motion across a surface, uncovering complex, non-uniform dynamics…
Holograms Increase Solar Energy Yield A newly developed holographic light collector boosts solar panel efficiency,…
Spectral-volumetric compressed ultrafast photography simultaneously captures 5D information in a single snapshot. Information-rich optical imaging…
By precisely engineering darkness with nanoscale metasurfaces, scientists unlock powerful new tools for imaging, communications,…
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba use radio-frequency waves to image “spin-locked” defects in diamond…
By linking laser polarization to color, researchers have developed a fast, precise method to measure…
NIST’s next-gen laser comb unveils hidden patterns in greenhouse gas emissions and challenges long-standing pollution…
The agricomb, a new laser-based tool, measures methane and ammonia emissions from cattle with high…
Method could help improve color for electronic displays and create more natural LED lighting. If…
Technology advance could enable space-based atomic clocks, improving communications and GPS navigation. Although quantum technology…
A Nobel-winning tool just got cooler—literally. UT Austin’s heat-free optical tweezers could transform how we…