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New Method Produces Lens for Focused Image or Spectrum

A group of scientists has set out to develop holographic lenses that provide visible and infrared starlight into either a focused image or a spectrum. The researchers took their inspiration from an idea for finding exoplanets with a huge space telescope.

22 Oct 2021

Researchers Develop a Novel Approach to Design, Fabricate Thin-Film Infrared Light Sources

Vanderbilt and Penn State engineers have developed a novel approach to design and fabricate thin-film infrared light sources with near-arbitrary spectral output driven by heat, along with a machine learning methodology called inverse design that reduced the optimization time for these devices from weeks or months on a multi-core computer to a few minutes on a consumer-grade desktop.

22 Oct 2021

Chip-Based Optical Tweezers Levitate Nanoparticles in a Vacuum

Researchers have created tiny chip-based optical tweezers that can be used to optically levitate nanoparticles in a vacuum.

21 Oct 2021

Study Highlights the Potential of 2D Ferroelectrics for Developing Third-Generation Solar Cells

Bulk photovoltaic effect is widely used in generating electricity. As a process of energy transference from photons to electrons and of voltage formation within ferroelectric material, BPVE acts like a dam, raising up "water" to generate "power".

21 Oct 2021

Luxinar Welcomes Careers Collaboration on Day of Photonics

Careers Enterprise Co-ordinator and Women into Manufacturing representative Kerrie Jaquest visited leading laser manufacturer Luxinar to explore opportunities to promote careers in the laser industry to schoolchildren.

From Luxinar Ltd 21 Oct 2021

New Ophir® Laser Beam Propagation System Supports Long Rayleigh Length Lasers in Material Processing and Micromachining Applications

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 21 Oct 2021

Review: History and Development of White Light-Emitting Diodes Based on Single Emissive Layer

Full-electroluminescent white light-emitting diode technology is regarded as the best candidate for next-generation solid-state lighting source owing to its lower energy consumption than the current WLED based on blue LED chip and yellow phosphor.

21 Oct 2021

Frequency Translating Add/Drop Filters Could Open New Avenues for On-Chip Light Manipulation

Researchers report the development of frequency translating add/drop filters based on electro-optically modulated photonic molecules.

20 Oct 2021

New Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskites Could Outshine Other Solar Materials

An exciting new solar material called organic-inorganic halide perovskites could one day help the U.S. achieve its solar ambitions and decarbonize the power grid.

20 Oct 2021

Researchers Design Desk-Sized Microscope for Point of Care Diagnostics

Current medical diagnostics involve sending samples to laboratory facilities, which can be difficult and expensive.

20 Oct 2021

Study Identifies New Mechanism of Carbon Coating Degradation in Optical Fibers

A mechanism of degradation of carbon coating under extreme conditions has been discovered by Kazan Federal University and OFS.

20 Oct 2021

21 October to Celebrate Day of Photonics 2021

DAY OF PHOTONICS is an annual event that promotes “photonics” towards the general public.

19 Oct 2021

Using Light to Control Quantum Materials

An international team with participation of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI shows how light can fundamentally change the properties of solids

19 Oct 2021

Researchers Discuss Advanced III-V-on-Silicon Photonic Integration

A new study led by researchers Yingtao Hu, Di Liang and, Raymond G. Beausoleil from Hewlett Packard Labs, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Milpitas, CA, USA, discusses advanced III-V-on-silicon photonic integration.

19 Oct 2021