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13 Feb 24
Fraunhofer ILT develops crystal processing adapted optical system with 20 kW laser

High-purity semiconductor crystals needed for applications in electric cars, and photovoltaics.

07 Feb 24
University of Nottingham endoscope sees gastrointestinal cancers

Minaturized probe uses spatial frequency domain imaging to spot malignancy.

06 Feb 24
Rochester scientists create laser-based ‘spark plug’ for fusion reactions

Group at Lab for Laser Energetics’ Omega Laser promises fusion at larger scale.

31 Jan 24
Quantum-entangled source boosts mid-infrared spectroscopy

Kyoto University broadband emitter could lead to more sensitive and compact devices.

30 Jan 24
EPFL forms photoconductive circuits directly onto glass

Femtosecond laser writing could create energy harvesting devices more easily and cheaply.

29 Jan 24
Cisco and Nu Quantum collaborate on quantum networking

UK-funded 'LYRA' project aims to deliver a quantum networking unit for future data centers.

25 Jan 24
Quantum magnetometers detect minute material defects

Fraunhofer IAF’s optically-pumped sensors offer high magnetic field sensitivity.

24 Jan 24
UCLA achieves optical computing boost with diffractive network advance

Ozcan group extends processing power using spatially incoherent diffractive networks.

24 Jan 24
Transparent brain implant reads deep neural activity

UC San Diego combines microelectrodes with two-photon microscopy to study neurons from implant on brain's surface.

23 Jan 24
Georgia Tech prints metal nanoparticles faster and more cheaply

New technique employs superluminescent LEDs rather than femtosecond laser sources.

19 Jan 24
ShanghaiTech University progresses terahertz technology

Researchers develop broadband, tunable absorber using a carbon-based metamaterial, promising novel applications.

17 Jan 24
LANL develops imaging AI system that creates ‘images from nothing’

Starting from empty picture, “Blackout Diffusion” could enable new scientific applications.

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