In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
There are several methods for determining the nutritional content and quality of cereal crops and many of these involve different microscopy techniques.2 Optical microscopy enables visual inspection of the grains and, with the right microscopy technique, identification of the amount of starch and other nutrients.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
8 Jun 2022
This article looks at how laser-based ultrasounds can be used to enhance 3D printing processes.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
6 Jun 2022
Metalenses are flat lenses that use metasurfaces to focus light. The metasurfaces are a series of artificial antennae that manipulate the optical response of the incident light, including its amplitude phase and polarization.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
26 May 2022
The advantages of laser scan micrometers are their accuracy, fast scan speeds and relative ease of operation. Laser micrometers can be used for object sizing and as helpful auxiliary tools in measurement – such as measuring the displacement of delay stages more precisely.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
25 May 2022
A new technique has been developed using “slow light” that enables simple detection and quantification of virus particles using a basic optical microscope and readily available antibody proteins.
By Ben Pilkington
19 May 2022
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is the most widely used experimental material characterization and analysis technique. This article takes a closer look at the method and its importance within several industries.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
19 May 2022
Researchers have confirmed the chemical inertness of PtSe2 surfaces to ambient gases (oxygen and water) and, as a result, the long-term durability of PtSe2-based devices using synchrotron-based surface-science methods.
By Laura Thomson
18 May 2022
For their distant detection, minimum invasion, tolerance to electromagnetic interferences, and excellent resolution, optical-based sensors provide appealing alternatives in temperature monitoring for biological diagnostics. This article will look at a recent study published in Light: Science & Applications.
By Laura Thomson
18 May 2022
A particle counter is an instrument that identifies and measures particles. There are three types of particle counters: liquid, aerosol, and solid. Monitoring the present environmental conditions requires the selection of the appropriate monitoring instrument.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
18 May 2022
Annealing procedures play an essential role in the fabrication of optical components. These heat treatments are being researched to improve the performance of optical components. This article looks at the annealing process, its various types, and its importance for optical components.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
17 May 2022