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.....»»
The formation of gap solitons in a 1D dissipative topological lattice
Topological photonics is a rapidly evolving area of research that focuses on the design of photonic lattices where the behavior of light is inspired from the physics of topological insulators. While most studies in this area presented photonic system.....»»
Introducing the largest quantum photonic processor to date
Quantum computers promise to propel computing far beyond what today's computers are capable of, but this potential has yet to be realized. In their search for a way to demonstrate quantum supremacy, researchers working in the EU-funded PHOQUSING proj.....»»
Using chemical-vapor deposition to build five layered single-crystal hexagonal boron nitride structures
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the Republic of Korea working with a colleague from the University of Cambridge, has developed a way to use chemical-vapor deposition to build five layered single-crystal hexagonal boron.....»»
Fluorescent molecules revealed by quantum chemistry and machine learning
RIKEN chemists have demonstrated a powerful way of designing molecules to satisfy predefined specifications by using it to create six fluorescent compounds. This method, which combines machine learning and quantum chemistry, promises to save chemists.....»»
Cisco announces innovations for end-to-end security across hybrid multi-cloud environments
At RSA Conference 2022, Cisco unveiled its plan for a global, cloud-delivered, integrated platform that secures and connects organizations. The company is designing the Cisco Security Cloud to be the industry’s most open platform, protecting th.....»»
Breakthrough paves way for photonic sensing at the ultimate quantum limit
A Bristol-led team of physicists has found a way to operate mass manufacturable photonic sensors at the quantum limit. This breakthrough paves the way for practical applications such as monitoring greenhouse gases and cancer detection......»»
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Sunday's best deals include the X Rocker Vortex gaming chair for $109, $300 off Klipsch RP-502S Reference Premiere Surround Speakers, and much more.Best deals for June 5Every day, AppleInsider searches online retailers to find discounts and deals on.....»»
Engineers model nanoscale crystal dynamics in easy-to-view system
Rice University engineers who mimic atom-scale processes to make them big enough to see have modeled how shear influences grain boundaries in polycrystalline materials......»»
Using mirrors, lasers and lenses to bend light into a vortex ring
A team of researchers from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and the University of Dayton has developed a way to bend light into a vortex ring using mirrors, lasers and lenses. In their study, published in the journal Nature Photo.....»»
Topological phase detected in spin chains
In some materials, there are phases between which a transition is not possible because they are protected by a certain form of symmetry. Physicists refer to these as topological phases. One example of this is the Haldane phase, named after the 2016 N.....»»
Designing the perfect membrane for clean separation of gases
Selective removal of detrimental gases, e.g., hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas (CH4) could become simpler and highly effective using a new class of oriented mixed-matrix metal-organic framework (MMMOF) membrane develop.....»»
Time crystals "impossible" but obey quantum physics
Scientists have created the first "time-crystal" two-body system in an experiment that seems to bend the laws of physics......»»
New mini-LED VR headset to ‘take clarity to another level’
The Pimax Crystal seeks to be the best VR headset on the market -- with a price to match......»»
Samsung To Close LCD Business
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Korea Times: Samsung Display has decided to close its liquid-crystal display (LCD) business in June, hobbled by a declining global competitive edge due to cheaper products made by its Chinese and Taiwanese.....»»
Samsung To Close LCD Display Business
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Korea Times: Samsung Display has decided to close its liquid-crystal display (LCD) business in June, hobbled by a declining global competitive edge due to cheaper products made by its Chinese and Taiwanese.....»»
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......»»
Chip-scale Floquet topological insulators to enhance 5G wireless communications
Floquet topological insulators are materials with topological phases that originate from tailored time-dependent perturbations of their crystal structure. These materials have been proved to feature highly unusual electron conduction properties. In r.....»»
New light-powered catalysts could aid in manufacturing
Chemical reactions that are driven by light offer a powerful tool for chemists who are designing new ways to manufacture pharmaceuticals and other useful compounds. Harnessing this light energy requires photoredox catalysts, which can absorb light an.....»»
Samsung Allegedly Assembling a "Dream Team" To Take Down Apple"s M1 In 2025
Samsung is rumored to be assembling a special task force dubbed "Dream Platform One team" tasked with designing a custom in-house Samsung mobile Application Processor (AP) that can take on Apple Silicon. Neowin reports: It's probably fair to say that.....»»
Microsoft Launches Power Pages for Designing Business Websites
Riding the wave of enthusiasm for no-code/low-code solutions, Microsoft today announced Power Pages, a standalone product within the company's Power Platform portfolio for creating business websites. Power Pages previously existed as a component with.....»»