The experimental demonstration of topological dissipation in photonic resonators
So far, physicists have primarily studied topological phases in conservatively coupled systems. These are systems with dynamics that do not dissipate and a phase space that does not shrink over time. They are in stark contrast with dissipative system.....»»
Discovering features of band topology in amorphous thin films
In recent years, scientists have been studying special materials called topological materials, with special attention paid to the shape, or topology, of their electronic structures (electronic bands). Although it is not visible in real space, their u.....»»
Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip
Scientists have made an important step toward developing computers advanced enough to simulate complex natural phenomena at the quantum level. While these types of simulations are too cumbersome or outright impossible for classical computers to handl.....»»
Monolithically integrated semiconductor lasers with silicon photonic circuits
Silicon (Si) photonics has recently emerged as a key enabling technology in many application fields thanks to the mature Si process technology, the large silicon wafer size, and Si optical properties. However, the inability of Si-based materials to e.....»»
Photonic integration: Transforming the future of chip-scale applications
In the realm of photonics, the integration of multiple optical devices onto a single substrate holds immense promise for a wide range of applications. This revolutionary approach, known as photonic integration, offers remarkable advantages, including.....»»
New microcomb device advances photonic technology
A new tool for generating microwave signals could help propel advances in wireless communication, imaging, atomic clocks, and more......»»
Study: Executive functions in fish brains improve with experimental expansion of relative telencephalon size
The telencephalon is the part of the brain responsible for executive functions in fish, according to an experimental study published in PNAS Nexus......»»
Topological bulk BICs enable compact, single-mode and beam-engineered QCLs
Electrically pumped semiconductor lasers are among the most important sources, owing to their high efficiency, compactness, and solid-state stability. For mid-infrared and terahertz radiation, quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are the most important ligh.....»»
Scientists describe a novel way to manipulate exotic materials
An advance in a topological insulator material—whose interior behaves like an electrical insulator but whose surface behaves like a conductor—could revolutionize the fields of next-generation electronics and quantum computing, according to scient.....»»
Researchers manufacture first-ever droplet-etched quantum dots that glow in C-band optical light
Paderborn researchers from the Department of Physics and the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) have succeeded in manufacturing quantum dots—nanoscopic structures where the material's quantum properties come into play—that glow in the.....»»
Mercedes Vision One-Eleven EV concept straddles past and future
The Vision One-Eleven, inspired by the C 111 series of experimental sports cars from the 1960s and '70s, features a next-gen e-motor and battery tech......»»
For experimental physicists, quantum frustration leads to fundamental discovery
A team of physicists, including University of Massachusetts assistant professor Tigran Sedrakyan, recently announced in the journal Nature that they have discovered a new phase of matter. Called the "chiral Bose-liquid state," the discovery opens a n.....»»
Shrinking endoscopes with meta-optical fibers
Ultra-compact, agile endoscopes with a large field of view (FoV), long depth of field (DoF), and short rigid tip length are essential for developing minimally invasive operations and new experimental surgeries. As these fields develop, the requiremen.....»»
Apple has a Proton-like Game Porting Toolkit for getting Windows games on Mac
Eager gamers already have Cyberpunk, Diablo IV running on Apple Silicon Macs. Enlarge / Apple's demonstration of loading and inspecting the performance of The Medium on a Mac. (credit: Apple) There was so much packed int.....»»
Revolutionizing optical control with topological edge states
Nanophotonics and topology have generated significant interest due to the unique properties they offer. One area of focus is the investigation of topological edge states (TESs). These states have captured widespread attention because they are very re.....»»
Social media "trust" or "distrust" buttons could reduce spread of misinformation
The addition of "trust" and "distrust" buttons on social media, alongside standard "like" buttons, could help to reduce the spread of misinformation, finds a new experimental study led by University College London (UCL) researchers......»»
Apple Park needed an expansion to contain WWDC headset demos
A pair of buildings have popped up inside and outside of Apple Park, with one built to house a demonstration area for its hotly-anticipated mixed-reality headset.Apple Park's new structures [Cider Collective]Apple Park is a very large campus, but it.....»»
Tiny magnetic tracking and sensing device uses magneto-mechanical resonators
A group of bio-engineers at Philips Research has developed a tiny magnetic tracking and sensing device that uses magneto-mechanical resonators to provide feedback. In their study, reported in the journal Science, Bernhard Gleich, Ingo Schmale, Tim Ni.....»»
NASA"s Mars helicopter went silent for six agonizing days
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter on Mars has exceeded everyone's expectations, recently completing its 51st flight when it was supposed to fly just a few times as a demonstration mission. But flights 50 and 51 almost didn't happen......»»
New study explains interaction between quantized vortices and normal fluids
Osaka Metropolitan University scientists investigated numerically the interaction between a quantized vortex and a normal fluid. Based on the experimental results, researchers decided the most consistent of several theoretical models. They found that.....»»
Find My network may extend to future Apple Pencil, if research pans out
Locating a lost Apple Pencil may be possible in the future thanks to recent Apple research on incorporating acoustic resonators within the stylus — but it would have to be very close to the owner to work.Apple PencilOn Thursday, the US Patent and T.....»»