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Towards the quantum of sound

“The quantum ground state of an acoustic wave of a certain frequency can be reached by completely cooling the system. In this way, the number of quantum particles, the so-called acoustic phonons, which cause disturbance to quantum measurements, can be …

TU Graz Researchers Optimize 3D Printing of Optically Active Nanostructures

“The shape, size and optical properties of 3-dimensional nanostructures can now be simulated in advance before they are produced directly with high precision on a wide variety of surfaces. Nanoprobes or optical tweezers with sizes in the nanometre range are …

Turning glass into a ‘transparent’ light-energy harvester

“EPFL physicists propose a novel way to create photoconductive circuits, where the circuit is directly patterned onto a glass surface with femtosecond laser light. The new technology may one day be useful for harvesting energy, while remaining transparent to light …

Two atoms playing ping-pong

“A team at TU Wien has developed a “quantum ping-pong”: Using a special lens, two atoms can be made to bounce a single photon back and forth with high precision. Atoms can absorb and reemit light - this is an everyday …

UC Irvine-led research team discovers new property of light

“Photon momentum discovery unlocks novel, silicon-based optoelectronic capabilities A research team headed by chemists at the University of California, Irvine has discovered a previously unknown way in which light interacts with matter, a finding that could lead to improved solar …

UCLA Engineers Develop Terahertz Imaging System Capable of Capturing Real-Time, 3D Multi-Spectral Images for the First Time

“Terahertz waves can penetrate opaque materials and provide unique spectral signatures of various chemicals, but their adoption for real-world applications has been limited by the slow speed, large size, high cost and complexity of terahertz imaging systems. The problem arises …

Ultra Compact LiDAR Distance Meter/Range Finder

““tiny LiDAR laser range finder ” anUltra Compact LiDAR Distance Meter/Range Finder Story I am a big fan of OLED displays. If you look at my recent projects, you can see that most of them feature OLED displays. While researching …

Ultrafast Laser Pulses Could Lessen Data Storage Energy Needs

“A discovery from an experiment with magnets and lasers could be a boon to energy-efficient data storage. “We wanted to study the physics of light-magnet interaction,” said Rahul Jangid, who led the data analysis for the project while earning his …

University of Bristol researchers develop world’s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip

“Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world’s tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. A critical moment in unlocking the information age was when scientists and …

Unveiling Molecular Origami: A Breakthrough in Dynamic Materials

“Origami, traditionally associated with paper folding, has transcended its craft origins to influence a diverse range of fields, including art, science, engineering, and architecture. Recently, origami principles have extended to technology, with applications spanning solar cells to biomedical devices. While …