In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Large OLED displays have been promised for a long time, but are only now beginning to come to market. Are OLEDs really better than LCDs, and why are they so difficult to commercialize?
By Will Soutter
15 Nov 2012
3D movies and 3D TVs could be here to stay. This article explains the principles behind the different kinds of 3D display.
By Will Soutter
29 Aug 2012
Raman spectroscopy is a widely used technique that can help identify chemicals or materials by the way in which they scatter light.
By Will Soutter
22 Aug 2012
A monochromator is an optical component which is used to produce a
beam of light with a very narrow bandwidth - effectively light of a
single colour.
By Will Soutter
17 Aug 2012
This article gives an introduction to Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, a technique which is a key tool in the analytical arsenal of NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars.
By Will Soutter
9 Aug 2012
This article gives an overview of how lasers work and their basic operating principles.
By Will Soutter
30 May 2012
This invention discusses about an innovative approach to tunable optical devices. This invention comes under the categories, devices, photonics and optoelectronics.
This research explores a novel approach to interferometry allowing measurement of smaller phase changes when compared to traditional Michelson interferometer ensuring higher resolution
Thin-film solar cells are cheaper than traditional solar panels, such as those made of polycrystalline silicon, but the yield is lower. However, the combination of these properties is promising according to the Thin-Film Future conference organized recently by SolarPlaza in Munich.
This article discusses the materials that are used in solar cells.