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Study by National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and Samsung Institute Offers New Insights on Improving Blue OLED Performance for Displays and Lighting

Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have collaborated with the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) on a ground-breaking new study to better understand the degradation of blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

16 Feb 2024

Revolutionary Microstructural Imaging System Created in Nottingham Set for Global Use

A revolutionary microscopy technique, invented at the University of Nottingham, which can image the microscopic elasticity of engineering materials is set for global use after being adopted by US company Coherent Photon Imaging (CPI).

16 Feb 2024

Designing Materials With Light Manipulation at its Core

Researchers at Aalto University have developed a type of metamaterial that was previously unattainable by current technologies, thanks to a novel strategy.

15 Feb 2024

Microscopy Breakthrough for High-Speed Imaging

In the ever-changing field of microscopy, recent years have seen significant advancements in both hardware and algorithms, accelerating the ability to investigate the small miracles of life.

15 Feb 2024

ISS National Lab-Sponsored Optical Glass Fabrication Moves the Future of In-Space Manufacturing

New fiber optics experiments sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory launched on Northrop Grumman’s 20th Commercial Resupply Services (NG-20) mission.

15 Feb 2024

The Molecular "Blind Spot" Transforming OLED Stability and Efficiency

Experts have made the unexpected revelation that some chemicals that were previously thought to be poor emitters are perfect for increasing stability and efficiency in blue OLED displays of the next generation.

14 Feb 2024

Mirroring the Image Processing Power of the Human Eye

While traveling on a rural road amid fields covered in snow on a chilly, sunny day, a person’s eyes scan the scene in an instant, focusing on specific objects like a barn or stop sign as the background blurs around them.

14 Feb 2024

The Challenge of Dynamic Range and Fidelity in Single-Photon Detection Technology

An increasingly common tactic in quantum information technology is the use of single photons as qubits. In many quantum systems, such as quantum metrology, quantum computation, and quantum communication, it is essential to determine the photon count precisely.

12 Feb 2024

Transforming Vision Correction Using the Versatile Spiral Diopter Lens

A spiral-shaped lens that keeps a sharp focus at various distances and in diverse light situations has been created by researchers.

9 Feb 2024

New Tool Grades TPV Devices for Optimal Power and Efficiency

Over the past few decades, the field of solar cells has experienced exponential development.

8 Feb 2024

Bridges of Innovation: Fraunhofer IPMS and NY CREATES Strengthen Cooperation

The research institutes Fraunhofer IPMS and NY CREATES provide the framework for international understanding and collaboration.

8 Feb 2024

New Laser Energy Detector with Aperture up to 195 mm for Measuring Extra-Large Beams

Gentec-EO, a provider of laser output measurement solutions, launches a new laser energy measurement solution to accommodate extra wide beams.

From Gentec-EO 8 Feb 2024

Enhancing Human-Digital Interaction Through the Power of Pancake Optics

Recent research published in Opto-Electronic Advances discusses how unique pancake optics can transform next-generation VR and MR displays.

7 Feb 2024

Harnessing the Power of Photon-by-Photon Imaging

With a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array detector, a recently created compact ISM microscope offers high-resolution structural and functional imaging.

7 Feb 2024

Solvent Sieve Method Paves the Way for Commercial Perovskite LEDs

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) have led the way in creating record-breaking perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) that are stable and highly efficient.

6 Feb 2024