Non-linear optics meets X-rays
The recent advent of femtosecond X-ray sources offers unprecedented opportunities for structural and dynamical studies. It requires, however, manipulating spectral properties, as commonly done by non-linear optics at visible/infrared wavelengths. Her.....»»
New "Messi Meets America" series hits Apple TV+ soon
Apple TV+ has unveiled a 30-second trailer for its new six-part Lionel Messi documentary, which will premiere on October 11.Lionel Messi (Source: Apple)Footballer Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami CF doubled subscriptions to Apple's MLS season pass,.....»»
Insights into ethylene copolymerization with linear and end-cyclized olefins using a metallocene catalyst
A research team led by Changjiang Wu at SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. in China has made important progress in understanding the polymerization behavior and thermal properties of copolymers formed through ethylene.....»»
Fabricating fused silica optics with a high laser-induced damage threshold
Residual processing defects significantly reduce fused silica optics' laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT), which seriously limits their performance and lifetime in high-energy laser applications. Extensive research has been conducted to eliminate a.....»»
Integrating 2D materials for on-chip photonics
Recently, the introduction of nonlinear optical functions in integrated optics has sparked significant enthusiasm. Demonstrations have shown the potential for integrated photonic platforms. Furthermore, large-scale manufacturing capability and afford.....»»
Achromatic diffractive liquid-crystal optics for virtual reality displays
As a promising candidate for the next-generation mobile platform, mixed reality (MR) such as Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro (both are passthrough virtual reality headsets) has the potential to revolutionize the way we perceive and interact with.....»»
Study paves the way for new class of nanoscale devices, new opportunities in photonics
Non-Hermitian systems have numerous alluring optical properties at exceptional points (EPs) and have attracted extensive attention because of their great prospects in applications such as optical sensing, integrated optics, and other fields......»»
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.....»»
SLAC fires up the world"s most powerful X-ray laser: LCLS-II ushers in a new era of science
The newly upgraded Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory successfully produced its first X-rays, and researchers around the world are already lined up to.....»»
PostgreSQL 16: Where enhanced security meets high performance
PostgreSQL is an open-source object-relational database platform with a track record of over 25 years of ongoing development. Its reputation is solid for its reliability, extensive features, and high performance. PostgreSQL 16 enhances its performanc.....»»
Autopsy of a star reveals what was eviscerated by a monster black hole
From the interior of a star to the accretion disk of a black hole. Enlarge / Ions of nitrogen and carbon show up in the spectrum of X-rays from a black hole's accretion disk. (credit: NASA/Chandra) Even huge stars are no.....»»
Painkiller meets horror in The Fall of the House of Usher trailer
For his final project at Netflix, Mike Flanagan's take on The Fall of the House of Usher gives Edgar Allan Poe's horror stories a Painkiller-like twist......»»
Scientists figured out how to write in water
German physicists used an ion-exchange microbead as a very tiny "pen." Enlarge / A selection of images drawn in water (linear scales: 250 µm) using an ion-exchange bead as a "pen." (credit: Thomas Palberg, Benno Liebchen/CC BY-N.....»»
On Brazilian island, revered Asian buffalo claims its place
An incongruous sight meets visitors to the northern Brazilian island of Marajo: thousands and thousands of water buffalo, animals endemic to India and Southeast Asia that have found a new home in South America......»»
XRISM satellite launches to study the universe in different colors of X-rays
On Sept. 6, a new satellite left Earth; its mission is to tell us about the motions of hot plasma flows in the universe......»»
Mass Effect 4 may not be open world, says industry insider
An "industry rumor" teases that the next Mass Effect game may move away from open-world and back to linear progression......»»
Why Today’s Chatbots Are Weird, Argumentative, and Wrong
Long before most people began playing around with generative AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E, Janelle Shane started documenting AI oddities. An optics researcher by training, she’s also held a long fascination in testing AIs’ ability to be, we.....»»
Gilded mysteries unveiled: Ancient art meets nanotechnology in nanoscale goldbeating
Goldbeating, an age-old craft pioneered by ancient Egyptian artisans more than five millennia ago, involves the meticulous thinning of bulk gold into gossamer-like leaves. Throughout history, this intricate process has adorned various masterpieces, s.....»»
Immortals of Aveum review: magic meets Call of Duty in inventive shooter
When Immortals of Aveum cuts the snark, it's an enjoyable magic shooter that takes smart cues from Call of Duty......»»
Hozier would consider strike over AI threat to music
The musician says he is not sure music made by artificial intelligence meets "the definition of art"......»»
Addigy releases comprehensive, one-click compliance and conditional access for macOS devices
Addigy, the popular device management app, has released a new Compliance and Conditional Access engine, a comprehensive solution that enables seamless, one-click device compliance for macOS devices that meets CIS and NIST standards. more….....»»