In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Three-dimensional (3D) display technologies are an exciting prospect for truly immersive visual experiences. While the world around us is 3D, nearly all our commonly used display technologies are two-dimensional and do not render any depth information. This article looks at the future of 3D displays and holographic televisions.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
19 Jan 2022
This article looks at how phase-contrast microscopy words and its applications.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
19 Jan 2022
This article looks at laser noise and how researchers are developing solutions to this using machine learning techniques.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
18 Jan 2022
Research from keen scientists worldwide has contributed to the development of fluorescence technology and has helped to establish it as a reliable and dependable tool across various industries. This article looks at what fluorescence microscopy is and its applications across several important industries.
By Sarah Moore
18 Jan 2022
This article looks at Furieri, T. et al.'s research paper which analyzes a method to achieve anisoplanatic aberrations in a small optical module that can identify and correct aberrations.
By Laura Thomson
17 Jan 2022
This article looks at Fu, C. et al.'s journal published in Matter and Radiation at Extremes, looking at novel opportunities for nuclear and atomic physics on the femto- to nanometer-scale using ultra-high-intensity lasers.
By Laura Thomson
17 Jan 2022
Electron microscopy (EM) is an experimental method employed to capture high-resolution images of microscopic samples. It is a powerful technique to study the detailed structure of biological specimens such as tissues and cells.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
14 Jan 2022
NASA has launched a mission to test optical space communication with Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD). LCRD is NASA’s first laser-based space communication system. The objective of LCRD is to test optical communications in space.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
13 Jan 2022
Recent work from the University of Central Florida has led to the development of the first optical oscilloscope, capable of resolving an averaged light ‘pulse’ and the phase information within it.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
12 Jan 2022
A research team has shed light on the existence of split photons. This finding is extremely important as it advances the fundamental understanding of light and its behavior.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
12 Jan 2022