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23 Mar 26
Quantum-led laser system measures distance with sub-mm accuracy

Method from University of Bristol functions well against strong solar background.

17 Mar 26
University of Twente reveals optical properties of human milk

Light-scattering data give insights into milk composition.

17 Mar 26
Chalmers miniaturizes biosensor for smaller and cost-effective devices

Metasurface-based approach offers scalability for diverse applications and mass manufacture.

16 Mar 26
CU Boulder develops novel vacuum UV laser

Offers potential to improve nanotechnology and power nuclear clocks.

12 Mar 26
MIT’s novel light source efficiently beams light into free space

Photonic device that curls beam off chip surface could advance displays, communications, quantum computing.

10 Mar 26
Nanosecond light-by-light switching achieved in liquid crystal droplet

Researchers demonstrate nanosecond optical switching using a dye-doped droplet that redirects stored energy without electrical input.

10 Mar 26
UAlbany tests mRNA therapeutics with Raman spectroscopy

Raman has significant potential for assessing stability of mRNA vaccines.

09 Mar 26
Tuskegee demonstrates practical laser-driven light sails

Scalable nanostructures based on photonic crystals reflect propulsive laser light, while cutting heat and mass.

04 Mar 26
Novel ‘smart’ molecules promise better and cheaper microscopy images

Chalmers-developed chemicals achieve higher resolution than 4-photon microscopy, even using 2-photon method.

04 Mar 26
Programmable Mie voids to boost light-matter interactions

Australian-developed air cavities help atom-thin semiconductors shine brighter.

04 Mar 26
Lasers and drones assess forest health and track climate change

UCL London project conducts 3D tree census to better understand biomass that forests contain.

26 Feb 26
Low-cost sulfur lens enables cheaper IR thermal imaging cameras

Development by Flinders University could cut need for costly lenses based on silicon and rare earths.

 
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