Previously constrained to mere centimeters, new macro-scale technology offers opportunities for long-range measurements and imaging in industry, manufacturing and medicine

With OCT’s ability to provide difficult-to-obtain information on material composition, subsurface structure, coatings, s…

Gained understanding in quantum physics may be a step towards quantum computers.

Understanding these modes is essential for the progress of quantum information processing, building a quantum computer

Rice University photonics lab tests photon-induced force microscopy

Thomann’s primary research centers on using nanoparticles and sunlight to reduce the carbon footprint of power plants. T…

In their study published in Scientific Reports, the researchers demonstrate for the first time how quantum walks of seve…

German research team has developed a versatile optical laser for synchronous operation at each of the six XFEL research stations

In order to make these measurements, the research team developed a high-power, pulsed, optical laser that is synchronize…

The Surface Isolation Source is an optional, external laser source for 4D Technology AccuFiz Fizeau interferometers. The…

Quantum metrology with sensing probes prepared at random in Physical Review X

The authors theoretically study the usefulness of random states for quantum-enhanced phase measurements, which in case o…

The sensor consists of a waveguide using a piece of tape where light from a LED is introduced in one of its end and the…

A low-cost, low-energy solution for data centre operators to help them manage increased data volumes has won backing from the CSIRO.

The devices would help data centre technology suppliers such as Intel, Broadcom, Cisco and Juniper increase data centre…

The new software is optimized to measure a wider range of pulse characteristics, including broad chirped pulses used for…

At TU Wien, it was possible to create a nanoscale optical element that regulates the flow of light particles at the intersection of two glass fibers like a roundabout. A single atom was used to control the light paths.

Just like in normal road traffic, crossings are indispensable in optical signal processing. In order to avoid collisions…

The researchers have developed and tested a technique that removes unpaired electrons from the circuits. These are known…

asphericon is presenting for the first time aspheric elements in specially developed mounts in the form of the mounted SPA™ Aspheres and Axicons.

The aspheric lenses can be quickly and easily combined with all beam guidance and positioning systems or screwed directl…

Images printed with silver and carbon reveal their secrets only with the right type of illumination; for use in security-related applications

Researchers have developed a way to use commercial inkjet printers and readily available ink to print hidden images that…

Science synopsis: Strong signs of quantum spin liquid observed in YbMgGaO4 crystals by neutron scattering off ytterbium electrons

If the discovery stands, it could open a door to hundreds of yet unknown quantum spin liquid materials that physicists s…

ANU scientists have designed a nano crystal around 500 times smaller than a human hair that turns darkness into visible…

To test their innovation, the researchers used a green laser to develop a waveguide -- a structure or tunnel that guides…

The GIST research team then introduced a small amount of polymer semiconductors into a transparent insulator polymer in…

This chip is an interferometer that adds equal but opposite light waves from a host sun which cancels out the light from…

In optical systems, beamsplitters play a key role in dividing, recombining, and managing the directions of multiple beam…