Configurable topological beam splitting via antichiral gyromagnetic photonic crystal
Topological insulators, whose bulky states are prohibited while surface/edge states are conductive and topologically protected. Recent advances in topologically protected edge states have drawn growing attention in the optics and photonics community......»»
15 years later, is Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still bad?
15 years ago, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull forgot what made its beloved franchise so great in the first place. Does it still hold up?.....»»
Photonic integration: Transforming the future of chip-scale applications
In the realm of photonics, the integration of multiple optical devices onto a single substrate holds immense promise for a wide range of applications. This revolutionary approach, known as photonic integration, offers remarkable advantages, including.....»»
New microcomb device advances photonic technology
A new tool for generating microwave signals could help propel advances in wireless communication, imaging, atomic clocks, and more......»»
Topological bulk BICs enable compact, single-mode and beam-engineered QCLs
Electrically pumped semiconductor lasers are among the most important sources, owing to their high efficiency, compactness, and solid-state stability. For mid-infrared and terahertz radiation, quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are the most important ligh.....»»
Scientists describe a novel way to manipulate exotic materials
An advance in a topological insulator material—whose interior behaves like an electrical insulator but whose surface behaves like a conductor—could revolutionize the fields of next-generation electronics and quantum computing, according to scient.....»»
Trillionths of a second: Photon pairs compress an electron beam into short pulses
Physicists at the University of Konstanz have generated one of the shortest signals ever produced by humans: Using paired laser pulses, they succeeded in compressing a series of electron pulses to a numerically analyzed duration of only 0.00000000000.....»»
Researchers manufacture first-ever droplet-etched quantum dots that glow in C-band optical light
Paderborn researchers from the Department of Physics and the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) have succeeded in manufacturing quantum dots—nanoscopic structures where the material's quantum properties come into play—that glow in the.....»»
Sonos Beam soundbar just got a $100 price cut
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Foldable phased-array transmitters developed for lightweight, smaller, and cost-efficient satellites
A newly designed foldable phased-array transmitter can help make satellites lightweight, smaller, and cost-efficient to launch, report scientists at Tokyo Tech. The transmitter is made of stacked layers of liquid crystal polymer and incorporates flex.....»»
Scientists Beam Solar Power to Earth from Space for First Time Ever
The MAPLE experiment was able to wirelessly transfer collected solar power to receivers in space and direct energy to Earth.....»»
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TPK puts development focus on automotive LiDAR
Touch module maker TPK will expand its product development efforts to include automotive LiDAR products in 2023, having diversified its portfolios to incorporate 3D printing, cholesterol liquid crystal-based e-paper solutions, energy storage devices.....»»
Revolutionizing optical control with topological edge states
Nanophotonics and topology have generated significant interest due to the unique properties they offer. One area of focus is the investigation of topological edge states (TESs). These states have captured widespread attention because they are very re.....»»
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Learn more about the entire line of Sonos speakers and where the best Sonos deals are right now......»»
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Tai-Saw expects modest recovery starting 2Q23
Tai-Saw Technology (TST), a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, expects flat or slight sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, the beginnings of a moderate rebound......»»
Foxconn camp launches Taiwan"s first homegrown 8-inch SiC substrate: Q&A with Taisic Materials chair
Member firms of the Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) camp have completed tgeir initial deployments in the third-generation compound semiconductor SiC (silicon carbide) field, with Taisic Materials engaged in the upstream crystal growth and substr.....»»
Symmetry breaking by ultrashort light pulses opens new quantum pathways for coherent phonons
Atoms in a crystal form a regular lattice, in which they can move over small distances from their equilibrium positions. Such phonon excitations are represented by quantum states. A superposition of phonon states defines a so-called phonon wavepacket.....»»
This Tiny Orrery Fits In Your Hand And Has A Web Interface
I’m a fan of orreries. These little models of our planetary bodies and orbits are truly fascinating and have captured my mind ever since I saw the big mechanical one featured in the movie The Dark Crystal. Give me any orrery and I’m happ.....»»
Japanese scientists found a rare crystal that changes color and melts when hit with light
Japanese scientists found a rare crystal that changes color and melts when hit with light.....»»