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Mar 17, 2010
Optical fibres with semiconductor cores possess nonlinearities that make them ideal for mid-IR sensing, security and biomedicine.
Silicon photodiodes blend into the UV
Mar 15, 2010
Organic semiconductors provide a simple way of fabricating photodiodes that are sensitive to UV light.
Turbines see the wind of change
Mar 10, 2010
Laser-equipped wind turbines predict wind speed and direction for optimal electricity generation
Nanofibres in a spin
Mar 2, 2010
Researchers in Italy succeed in rotating polymer nanofibres using just light
Crystal control moves towards 3D displays
Feb 26, 2010
Visible-emitting 'upconversion nanocrystals' tipped to play a key role in the development of 3D display technology
'Broadband plasmonics' makes its debut
Feb 24, 2010 1 comment
2D metallic nanostructures support plasmon resonances over wide frequency range
New optical clock breaks accuracy record
Feb 17, 2010
Aluminium-ion device makes use of quantum logic
Black nanoneedles for anti-reflective coatings
Feb 16, 2010 1 comment
Ge nanostructures could be used in high-performance photodetectors and photovoltaic devices
First light for germanium laser
Feb 11, 2010
First infrared-emitting germanium laser could help to shape next-generation optical components for communications, computing