Laser cooling, a groundbreaking fusion of quantum mechanics and optics, has revolutionized the manipulation of atomic and molecular temperatures, enabling advancements in quantum simulation and precision measurement. From Doppler cooling to Sisyphus cooling and beyond, laser cooling methods have propelled scientific exploration to new frontiers, offering applications in atomic clocks, quantum information processing, and precision metrology.
By Ankit Singh
9 Apr 2024
New photoacoustic imaging instrument enhances breast tissue diagnosis with improved sensitivity and 3D vascular visualization.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
4 Mar 2024
This article outlines the history and benefits of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM).
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
4 Apr 2019
This article provides a guide to designing optical thin films and their uses.
By Brett Smith
20 Feb 2019
This article describes how lasers can be used for quantum cryptography, specifically highlighting QKD technology.
By Brett Smith
17 Jan 2019
This article explores the optical properties of carbon nanotubes and their applications.
By Liam Critchley
4 Jan 2019
Photons can be bound together to form a photonic molecule.
By Isabelle Robinson
4 Jan 2019
In this article, we explore how gas sensing and optical fibers meet and can be used to detect gaseous molecules.
By Liam Critchley
3 Jan 2019
This article describes the methods required to set up a variety of schlieren optics.
By Liam Critchley
3 Jan 2019
This article gives a basic introduction of quantum optics, following the emergence of quantum-based applications in recent years.
By Liam Critchley
3 Jan 2019