Realizing ultrafast imaging from 2D to quasi 3D
Scientists at Beijing Institute of Technology have developed an ultra-fast quasi-three-dimensional technology, overcoming the shortcomings of missing information in two-dimensional images and incomplete features, allowing for the analysis of three-di.....»»
Nanostructured flat lens uses machine learning to "see" more clearly, while using less power
A front-end lens, or meta-imager, created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power......»»
Progress in the investigation of ultrafast electron dynamics using short light pulses
When electrons move within a molecule or semiconductor, this occurs on unimaginably short time scales. A Swedish-German team, including Dr. Jan Vogelsang from the University of Oldenburg, has now made significant progress towards a better understandi.....»»
Single-emitter super-resolved imaging of radiative decay rate enhancement in dielectric gap nanoantennas
In an era where understanding and manipulating light at the nanoscale is increasingly crucial, a paper in Light: Science & Applications reveals a significant leap forward......»»
Images hidden in noise revealed by a quantum-inspired phase-imaging method
Researchers at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics with colleagues from Stanford University and Oklahoma State University have introduced a quantum-inspired phase-imaging method based on light intensity correlation measurements that is robu.....»»
Development of tissue molecular imaging technique using multiple probes at hundreds of microns
Researchers have shown it is possible to image small animal tissue clearly to several hundred micrometers using multi-probe imaging, reports a recent study in Scientific Reports......»»
High-sensitivity visualization of ultrafast carrier diffusion by wide-field holographic microscopy
Femtosecond transient microscopy is an important tool to study ultrafast transport properties of excited states in solid-state samples. Most implementations are limited to photoexciting a single diffraction-limited spot at the sample and tracking the.....»»
Ultra-small, shape-shifting GEMS offer an easier and cheaper way to improve MRI imaging
Microscopic magnetic probes that change shape in response to their environment may greatly enhance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, producing the probes, which are still experimental and have not yet been used in humans, has required access.....»»
Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs and spend more money, says study
As you shop online, you may be drawn to digital ads with curvy designs without even realizing it. According to a new study from the University of South Florida, consumers click on curvy call-to-action buttons, such as "Shop Now" or "Add to Cart," at.....»»
Wearable sensors for advanced plant phenotyping
In response to increasing global food demands, improving crop yields through efficient phenotyping is imperative. Optical imaging-based phenotyping has markedly progressed plant breeding and crop management, yet encounters limitations in spatial reso.....»»
Astronomers look billions of years into the past to study Pandora"s Cluster
Two McMaster astronomers have used recent deep imaging data from the James Webb Space Telescope to look 3.5 billion years into the past to study a remote giant cluster of galaxies......»»
X-ray imaging of The Night Watch reveals previously unknown lead layer
Rembrandt may have used lead-rich oil to prep his canvas and protect it from humidity. Enlarge / Rembrandt's The Night Watch underwent many chemical and mechanical alterations over the last 400 years. (credit: Public domain).....»»
Harnessing AI for non-destructive in situ root imaging and phenotyping
Roots are essential for plant growth, but traditional methods of studying roots are resource-intensive and damaging. With advancements in image processing techniques, innovative methods for in situ root studies have emerged, providing non-destructive.....»»
Ultrafast lasers map electrons "going ballistic" in graphene with implications for next-gen electronic devices
Research appearing in ACS Nano reveals the ballistic movement of electrons in graphene in real-time......»»
Ultrafast laser technology could offer improved cancer treatment
Ultrafast laser technology continues to surprise. While research in this field may seem rather abstract at first glance, it very often leads to concrete applications. This is particularly true in health care, where the technology can be used to treat.....»»
Glassy shell of microscopic algae inspires tiny ultrasound detectors for medical imaging
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Skoltech has discovered the resonance frequencies of diatom frustules. These intricately structured silicon dioxide shells of single-celled microalgae provide a promising model for nature-inspired electron.....»»
A scheme for realizing nonreciprocal interlayer coupling in bilayer topological systems
The exchange of energy and environment is inevitable in any physical system, so non-Hermitian systems that can be described by non-Hermitian Hamiltonians are ubiquitous. There are two kinds of non-Hermitian Hamiltonians, describing nonreciprocal syst.....»»
New insight on electrochemical reactions—advancing the green transition
Electrochemical reactions are central to green transitions. These reactions use electric current and potential difference to carry out chemical reactions, which enables binding and realizing electric energy from chemical bonds. This chemistry is the.....»»
Research enables high-resolution imaging of moving objects using Fourier ptychographic imaging
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Wang Yingjian at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), proposed an efficient method to implement Fourier ptychographic imaging technology for moving objects, which su.....»»
Aim for a modern data security approach
Risk, compliance, governance, and security professionals are finally realizing the importance of subjecting sensitive workloads to robust data governance and protection the moment the data begins traversing the data pipeline. Many organizations no lo.....»»
X-ray method enables micron-resolution imaging of living organisms over long time periods
Researchers have developed an X-ray imaging technique that can produce detailed images of living organisms with a much lower X-ray dose than previously possible. The advance enables small organisms or other sensitive samples to be studied at high res.....»»