Designing Dirac vortex topological photonic crystal fibres
Optical fibres made of topological photonic crystals allow improved versatility and control across the modes and polarization of light they transmit. Compositionally, photonic crystals contain bandgaps to prevent the passage of light relative to spec.....»»
Taiwan 2H22 photonic industry output value down 11.0% on year, says PIDA
Taiwan-based optoelectronics makers generated output of NT$724.8 billion (US$24.6 billion) in first-half 2022, decreasing 11.0% on year, according to Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association (PIDA)......»»
Physicists use quantum simulation tools to study, understand exotic state of matter
Thomas Iadecola worked his way through the title of the latest research paper that includes his theoretical and analytical work, patiently explaining digital quantum simulation, Floquet systems and symmetry-protected topological phases......»»
She warned other women on TikTok about her ex-boyfriend. Then she received a cease-and-desist
Months after Crystal learned that her boyfriend had been covertly dating at least two other people, she began warning women on TikTok to be cautious of dating him......»»
Starfish embryos swim in formation like a "living crystal," could inform the design of self-assembling robotic swarms
In its earliest stages, long before it sprouts its signature appendages, a starfish embryo resembles a tiny bead, spinning through the water like a miniature ball bearing......»»
Researchers find the missing photonic link to enable an all-silicon quantum internet
Researchers at Simon Fraser University have made a crucial breakthrough in the development of quantum technology......»»
Snag a 10-person camping tent for under $100
Save $100: As of June 29, the Ozark Trail Crystal Caverns 10-person Festival Tent is on sale at Walmart for only $99 — $100 off its regular price of $199.New summer weekend plan: Grabbing 10 pals, heading into the great outdoors, and *not* payi.....»»
Eileen Fisher wants her competitors to design better clothes
Recycling is crucial to making the fashion industry more sustainable. In a new report, Eileen Fisher encourages other brands to start designing clothes that can actually be recycled. The steps to making fashion more sustainable have been clear for a.....»»
These tiny toiletry containers have developed a cult following. Here’s why
Steph Hon spent years designing these sleek capsules. Two years after launch, Cadence has sold more than half a million. Most people aren’t emotionally attached to their travel toiletry bottles. But most travel containers don’t look li.....»»
The unexpected benefit of designing farms for the birds and the bees
Hint: It has to do with your morning coffee. Sipping a coffee on your way to work is a ritual most people take for granted without thinking about how the delicious coffee beans reached their cup. You probably know that coffee comes from tropical regi.....»»
Designing surfaces that make water boil more efficiently
The boiling of water or other fluids is an energy-intensive step at the heart of a wide range of industrial processes, including most electricity generating plants, many chemical production systems, and even cooling systems for electronics......»»
Free-space light coupling using curved micromirrors
Micromirrors are micrometer-scale mirrors that are widely used in many applications, mainly in optical-fiber telecommunications, optical scanners, and optical instrumentation. Micromirrors can be integrated within photonic chips, which can be seen as.....»»
World"s first self-calibrated photonic chip: An interchange for optical data superhighways
Research led by Monash and RMIT Universities in Melbourne has found a way to create an advanced photonic integrated circuit that builds bridges between data superhighways, revolutionizing the connectivity of current optical chips and replacing bulky.....»»
NASA highlights challenges facing designers of next-gen spacesuit
A new NASA video looks at the challenges facing NASA when it comes to designing the next-generation spacesuits for crewed missions to the moon and beyond......»»
Researchers expand understanding of vortex spread in superfluids
An international team of scientists featuring Florida State University researchers has developed a model that predicts the spread of vortices in so-called superfluids, work that provides new insight into the physics that govern turbulence in quantum.....»»
Characterizing the materials for next-generation quantum computers with nonlinear optical spectroscopy
Researchers at the Department of Physics and the Cluster of Excellence "CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter" of Universität Hamburg and the University of California at Irvine have recently proposed a new way to characterize topological superconductors b.....»»
The Race to Build Wind Farms That Float on the Open Sea
There’s huge potential to generate renewable energy far out in the ocean. But designing turbines that can survive rough waters isn’t exactly a breeze......»»
Research reveals structure of human endogenous reverse transcriptase
The crystal structure of a human endogenous reverse transcriptase has similarities to HIV reverse transcriptase, a well-known tractable drug target, which will help design drugs to treat cancer and other diseases, according to a study co-authored by.....»»
Photonic synapses with low power consumption and high sensitivity
Neuromorphic photonics/electronics is the future of ultralow energy intelligent computing and artificial intelligence (AI). In recent years, inspired by the human brain, artificial neuromorphic devices have attracted extensive attention, especially i.....»»
Two Seattle startups racing to transform next-gen space travel
The phrase "nuclear energy" conjures images of large steaming towers or Tony Stark's arc reactor from the iconic "Iron Man" movies. But two Seattle-based startups are designing nuclear technologies small enough to pick up and carry that, thanks in pa.....»»
NASA aims to launch the SLS rocket in just 2 months
"We made incredible progress last week." Enlarge / The Space Launch System rocket will be back to the Vehicle Assembly Building this week. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) The US space agency has spent a long, long time designing, de.....»»