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Low-Power 2D Semiconductor Nanolasers Could Change the Future of Supercomputing

In his latest line of research, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, and his peers explored the intricate balance of physics that governs how electrons, holes, excitons and trions coexist and mutually convert into each other to produce optical gain.

7 May 2020

Researchers Demonstrate Laser-Propulsion of Graphene Sails in Microgravity

Overseas exploration and trade during the Age of Discovery (15th-17th centuries) were possible by sail technology, and deep-space exploration will require the same for the coming Age of NewSpace.

7 May 2020

An Optical 'Nanomixer' for Mixing Liquids

Every now and then, scientists need to control the process of mixing liquids in vessels so small that the thinnest needle or even a hair wouldn't fit in there.

4 May 2020

Picosun Provides ALD Technology for Several New Photonics Applications

Picosun Group, the leading supplier of AGILE ALD® (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions for global industries, reports several significant new sales to photonics applications.

From Picosun Oy 29 Apr 2020

Large Area 3D Optical Metrology System, S wide

Sensofar Metrology is proud to announce the release of the next metrology tool for wide areas. The S wide is a high-performance non-contact 3D optical large area metrology system designed for micro-scale measurement, with advanced inspection and analysis capabilities.

From Sensofar Metrology 2 Apr 2020

The Origin of Colors in the First Color Photographs

The world’s first color photograph seemed like a palette of colors on a silver plate. The photo was taken in 1848 by Edmond Becquerel, a French physicist.

31 Mar 2020

Cutting-Edge Photonics for Optical Data Transmission with Picosun’s ALD Solutions

Picosun Group reports excellent results in development of state-of-the-art photonics with its ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) equipment and solutions.

From Picosun Oy 30 Mar 2020

Light in the Tunnel

Photonic cavities are an essential part of many modern optical devices. The characterization of the plasmonic modes of these cavities is complex due to their tiny size, which makes access difficult by external signals.

From IMDEA Nanociencia 27 Mar 2020

New Software can Help Identify Fabricable Optical and Nanophotonic Structures

Scientists at Stanford University have recently developed an inverse design codebase, known as SPINS. The inverse design can aid researchers to investigate different kinds of design methodologies to identify nanophotonic and optical structures that can be fabricated.

11 Mar 2020

Live Photonics / Fiber Alignment Technology Demos: See at OFC in San Diego, or Remotely

Key industry players in optical networking will be at gathering in San Diego to share their research, new ideas, and experience the best their field has to offer. PI engineers are on-hand to answer questions and propose precision motion solutions relating to photonics automation.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 9 Mar 2020