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20 Mar 25
Max Planck Institute develops hollow-core fiber that guides vortices by helicity

Potential applications are in optical communications, chiral sensing, and vortex mode generation.

19 Mar 25
Researchers combine photonic neural networks with distributed acoustic sensing

Nanjing University group uses optical computing to boost accuracy and efficiency of fiber-optic sensing.

19 Mar 25
Optical modulator from ETH Zurich breaks ‘terahertz limit’

New ultrafast component transmits high data volumes in optical networks; with multiple applications.

18 Mar 25
Heriot-Watt scientists unlock new dimension in light control: time

Following experiments with transparent conducting oxides; glass that alters how light travels through it.

17 Mar 25
University of Adelaide assesses ultra-sensitive low-light cameras for bioimaging

Modern devices and quantum imaging can capture biological processes in their natural state.

12 Mar 25
Nanodot control could fine-tune light for sharper displays, quantum computing

Penn State and Paris Saclay universities show how light from 2D materials is modulated by 2D “island” core.

12 Mar 25
Metasurface technology offers compact route to multiphoton entanglement

Using single-gradient metasurface to generate multiphoton entanglement enhances efficiency of quantum information processing.

11 Mar 25
Schott leads project SHARP to develop new mirrors for laser fusion

Partners include LZH, Layertec, Asphericon, 3DMicromac, OptiXfab, Cutting Edge Coatings, Robeko, and Fraunhofers.

11 Mar 25
University of Tokyo seeks submicron life in Martian-style rocks

Optical-photothermal infrared technique improves upon existing fluorescence methods in search for microbes.

05 Mar 25
Dutch group developing new production method for perovskite solar cells

“Perovision” approach optimises nickel oxide layers using spatial atomic layer deposition.

04 Mar 25
AI enhances phase imaging, promises clearer views of cells

HZDR team exploits chromatic aberrations as route to clinically useful images.

27 Feb 25
PsiQuantum claims silicon photonics breakthrough for quantum computing

Nature paper details manufacturable platform with silicon nitride waveguides and barium titanate switches.

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