In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Proper imaging eliminates invasive procedures, particularly during diagnosis. OCT is a commonly used non-invasive technique for eye care. This article explores the progress of OCT and its significance in the field of ophthalmology.
By Bhavna Kaveti
18 Dec 2023
Chemiluminescence is the luminescence produced due to chemical reactions. This powerful analytical technique is used in chemical analyses, especially for qualitative and quantitative analysis of trace gases. This article provides an overview of chemiluminescence gas analysis and its applications.
By Bhavna Kaveti
12 Dec 2023
The application of spectrometry devices and hyperspectral imaging provides detailed information on the nutritional value of food, such as protein levels in wheat harvests, to the health of fish stocks. This article provides an overview of how photonics-enabled hyperspectral imaging can aid in food sorting.
By Bhavna Kaveti
11 Dec 2023
Digital holography is an interferometric imaging technique that uses light waves to image multi-dimensional information such as three-dimensional (3D) structures, quantitative phases, and dynamics. This technique revolutionizes the 3D visual representation of objects.
By Bhavna Kaveti
7 Dec 2023
Photonic crystal devices are uniquely engineered structures that can help control light propagation. These devices are widely applied in various cutting-edge technologies, such as logic gates, lasers, and sensors, to create, manipulate, and detect light. This article delves into the intricacies of the design and fabrication of photonic crystal devices and their potential use in commercial applications.
By Bhavna Kaveti
5 Dec 2023
This article explores the design and fabrication of metamaterials for manipulating light, delving into the underlying principles, recent advancements, and potential applications.
Silicon photonics have garnered substantial attention in the fields of data and telecommunication. With the demand for power-efficient, faster communication technologies over the past decade, silicon photonics has emerged as a disruptive technology for resolving bottlenecks in the data and telecom fields.
By Bhavna Kaveti
30 Nov 2023
The fusion of mass spectrometry and photonics, once seemingly unrelated, has yielded a powerful toolkit that transcends previous limits on analytical science.
Optical metrology is the science of making precise measurements using light-based techniques. It enables non-contact characterization and inspection across diverse fields, including semiconductor fabrication, nanotechnology research, biomedical imaging, precision manufacturing, and scientific studies. This article overviews key optical metrology techniques, their technical principles, and leading technology providers.
Laser mode locking generates ultrashort pico- and femtosecond pulses by establishing phase uniformity among intrinsic cavity modes. This article overviews the fundamentals of laser mode locking, its underlying principles, different methods, and recent developments in this field.