Controlling the waveform of ultrashort infrared pulses
An international team of laser physicists of the attoworld team at LMU and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics has achieved unprecedented control over light pulses in the mid-infrared wavelength range......»»
Composite 2D materials for fiber lasers show promise for ultrafast optics applications
The formation of dissipative solitons is influenced by several factors, such as spectral filtering effects and Kerr nonlinear effects. This interaction leads to the possibility of mode locking over a wide range of parameters, generating pulses whose.....»»
Farmer behavior found to play a crucial role in managing livestock diseases
A study published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine has shown how differences in farmer behavior can affect controlling the scale of disease outbreaks. Farmer behavior, especially vaccine uptake or other preventative measures, is critical to how effe.....»»
Copper-infused nanocrystals boost infrared light conversion
Sunlight is an inexhaustible source of energy, and utilizing sunlight to generate electricity is one of the cornerstones of renewable energy. More than 40% of the sunlight that falls on Earth is in the infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectra; howev.....»»
Low loss Mie scatterer shown to enhance Q and chirality control in silicon microring
Non-Hermitian systems with their spectral degeneracies known as exceptional points (EPs) have been explored for lasing, controlling light transport, and enhancing a sensor's response......»»
Dune: Spice Wars: release date window, trailer, news, and more
While spice is the key to controlling the universe, information is a close second. Here's everything we know about the newly announced RTS Dune: Spice Wars......»»
Researchers formulate "golden rules" for controlling alignment of supermoiré lattices
National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a technique to precisely control the alignment of supermoiré lattices by using a set of golden rules, paving the way for the advancement of next generation moiré quantum matter......»»
X-photon 3D nanolithography
Multiphoton lithography (MPL) is a technique that uses ultra-short laser pulses to create complex three-dimensional (3D) structures at the micro- and nanoscale. It is based on the principle of multiphoton absorption (MPA), which occurs when two or mo.....»»
Making the invisible, visible: New method makes mid-infrared light detectable at room temperature
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the University of Cambridge have developed a new method for detecting mid-infrared (MIR) light at room temperature using quantum systems......»»
Bioactive near-infrared II clusters for 3D imaging and acute inflammation inhibition
The bioactivity of most near-infrared II (NIRII) fluorophores are limited, thereby conflicting the achievement of strong fluorescence and high catalytic activities, due to a lack of free electrons in the method......»»
Q&A: Researchers sharpen their focus on passages into the nucleus
Like loading dock managers at a shipping warehouse, nuclear pore complexes act as gatekeepers to the headquarters of the cell, controlling traffic out of the nucleus......»»
Apple researching a Smart Ring for notifications and controlling other devices
A newly-granted Apple patent proposes a Smart Ring that would give Apple Watch-style haptic notifications, and let the wearer press on the surface to respond.One proposed design for a Smart RingEither Apple is going to release a Smart Ring or someone.....»»
The Impact of Air Condition Timer On Indoor Air Quality
By controlling airflow, humidity, and pollution levels, air conditioning timers may have a major effect on IAQ. Aside from their obvious comfort-enhancing function, air conditioning systems also contribute significantly to a hygienic and pleasant ind.....»»
Scientists use FAST to discover a new population of "dwarf" pulses
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), a research team led by Prof. Han Jinlin from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) has detected distinct "dwarf pulses" from a bright.....»»
Researchers take important step toward developing cavity-based X-ray laser technology
Researchers have announced an important step in the development of a next-gen technology for making X-ray free-electron laser pulses brighter and more stable. They used precisely aligned mirrors made of high-quality synthetic diamond to steer X-ray l.....»»
Trapped: Australia"s extraordinary alpine insects are being marooned on mountaintops as the world warms
We may not pay invertebrates much thought, but they're the workhorses of all ecosystems. Insects and other invertebrates do essential jobs such as pollinating plants, improving soils and controlling pests. They're also food for many larger animals, w.....»»
Infrared light reveals hidden portrait beneath 1943 René Magritte painting
Research is part of broader collaborative project to study Magritte's materials and methods. Enlarge / Infrared reflectography revealed an underpainting beneath René Magritte's La Cinquième Saison (1943). (credit: Royal Museum.....»»
Researchers report broadband tip-enhanced nonlinear optical response in a plasmonic nanocavity
Squeezing light beyond the diffraction limit and controlling the optical processes caused by nano-confined light are central issues of nanophotonics. In particular, localized and enhanced light at the plasmonic nanogaps in scanning probe microscopes.....»»
New method improves proton acceleration with high power laser using frozen hydrogen as target
Bringing protons up to speed with strong laser pulses—this still young concept promises many advantages over conventional accelerators. For instance, it seems possible to build much more compact facilities. Prototypes to date, however, in which las.....»»
Observations explore the nature of infrared source IRAS 07253-2001
Using the Caucasian Mountain Observatory (CMO), Russian astronomers have observed a peculiar infrared source designated IRAS 07253-2001. Results of the observational campaign, published July 20 on the preprint server arXiv, reveal insights into the p.....»»
Controlling the electro-optic response of a perovskite coupled to a phonon-resonant cavity
Electron-phonon scattering is often the primary mechanism limiting electron mobility in semiconductors. Thus, changing phonon properties can provide a way to control conductivity. Recently, there has been a growing interest in exploring the use of th.....»»