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New Method to Control Phase of Ultrashort Laser Pulse

Lasers can now generate light pulses down to 100 attoseconds thereby enabling real-time measurements on ultrashort time scales that are inaccessible by any other methods.

12 May 2010

New Technique Describes Effects of Complex Quantum Forces on Tiny Objects

Discovered in 1948, Casimir forces are complicated quantum forces that affect only objects that are very, very close together.

12 May 2010

nLIGHT Unveils New Photodarkening Resistant Ytterbium Fibers

nLIGHT Corporation (nLIGHT) today announced availability of a high-absorption, photodarkening-resistant version of its standard LEIKKI™ ytterbium-doped fibers.

12 May 2010

Optics Express Journal Highlights Importance of Polarized Light in Nanostructures

It has been known for many years that careful control of the polarization of light can impact optics and photonics technologies. For example, tiny nanostructures are known to be able to capture light from a region much larger than their size if the polarization of the laser illumination is designed correctly.

11 May 2010

Femtosecond Laser Method Proves Effective for Lab-on-a-Chip

Dr. Yves Bellouard of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is coordinator of a new European project, Femtoprint, to be started this month. The goal is to design a convenient 3D laser printer that will print micr...

11 May 2010

Successful Extraction of Light from Semiconductors with the Highest Efficiency

Wang XueLun, Near-Field Nano-Engineering Group, Nanotechnology Research Institute, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, succeeded in extracting light from a semiconductor into air with the highest efficiency.

11 May 2010

First Observation and Characterization of Critical Physical Phenomenon Behind Photosynthesis

The future of clean green solar power may well hinge on scientists being able to unravel the mysteries of photosynthesis, the process by which green plants convert sunlight into electrochemical energy.

From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 10 May 2010

Better Rydberg Atom Trap Built for Quantum Information Processing

In an achievement that could help enable fast quantum computers, University of Michigan physicists have built a better Rydberg atom trap. Rydberg atoms are highly excited, nearly-ionized giants that can be thousands of t...

7 May 2010

New Metamaterials Help to Detect and Control THz Radiation

Devices that can mimic Superman's X-ray vision and see through clothing, walls or human flesh are the stuff of comic book fantasy, but a group of scientists at Boston University (BU) has taken a step toward making such futuristic devices a reality.

7 May 2010

Superconducting Circuit that Strongly Interacts with Light Paves Way for Optical Computing Schemes

Before a quantum effect such as resonance fluorescence-resulting from the interaction of light with atoms-can be applied to quantum computing schemes, scientists need to replicate it in the laboratory. Thus far, however,...

6 May 2010

Nanomedicine in 2026: Experts Predict the Year Ahead

Nanomedicine in 2026 will emphasize safe scale-up and mechanistically aware therapies, bridging the gap between research and real-world applications.

Policy, Safety, and Regulation in the Age of Nanotechnology

Effective governance of nanotechnology is essential for ensuring safety, promoting transparency, and fostering sustainable innovation in diverse fields.

Additive Nanomanufacturing: What is it and How Does it Work?

Additive nanomanufacturing applies 3D printing at the nanoscale, enabling precise fabrication for electronics, energy, sensors, and advanced materials.

Nanooptics and Nanophotonics News

New Method to Control Phase of Ultrashort Laser Pulse

New Technique Describes Effects of Complex Quantum Forces on Tiny Objects

nLIGHT Unveils New Photodarkening Resistant Ytterbium Fibers

Optics Express Journal Highlights Importance of Polarized Light in Nanostructures

Femtosecond Laser Method Proves Effective for Lab-on-a-Chip

Successful Extraction of Light from Semiconductors with the Highest Efficiency

First Observation and Characterization of Critical Physical Phenomenon Behind Photosynthesis

Better Rydberg Atom Trap Built for Quantum Information Processing

New Metamaterials Help to Detect and Control THz Radiation

Superconducting Circuit that Strongly Interacts with Light Paves Way for Optical Computing Schemes

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