A research team has discovered that achiral hard banana-shaped particles can spontaneously form exotic structures like skyrmions and blue phase III phases. Skyrmions are tiny vortex-like structures ...

Researchers from Oakland University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of optical materials, unveiling the ...

A research team has discovered that achiral hard banana-shaped particles can spontaneously form exotic structures like ...

Now, a decade later, the buildings that were to be at the center of that photonics operation will go up for auction. The properties at 115 and 125 Indigo Creek Dr. in the town of Greece are listed on ...

Quantum computing firm Quantinuum has announced plans to open an R&D center in the state of New Mexico. The new hub will focus on the development of photonics technology and is expected to open later ...

Institute of Solid State Physics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07743 Jena, Germany Institute of Applied Physics, Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 07745 Jena, ...

At this level, the extraordinary properties of halide perovskites come to life, thanks to the material's unique structure of ultra-thin crystals ... the fundamental optical properties of ...

These optical clocks are still in the testing phase ... “We use indium ions because of their favorable properties for achieving high levels of accuracy. Ytterbium ions are also added to the crystal ...

Optical illusions are more than just captivating images that trick the eye—they are windows into how our minds perceive the world around us. These intriguing visuals, often designed to confuse ...

Two high-quality single-crystal sp²c-COFs have been developed, demonstrating the generality of this approach. This work addresses the bottleneck in synthesizing single-crystal COFs and provides ...

This vibrant picture presents a challenging optical illusion with numerous elements, including water, boats, and clouds, making it difficult to spot the hidden face. The key to finding it lies in ...

It could therefore be seen as the “last missing piece” in the silicon photonics toolbox. For the first time, the researchers have demonstrated continuous-wave operation in an electrically pumped Group ...