In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
The Free Electron Laser (FEL) Award is given to a person or people who have made a substantial contribution to the development of the free-electron laser field. The Award also offers the international FEL community the chance to honor one or more of its peers for their remarkable accomplishments.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
24 Mar 2023
Optically active semiconductor quantum dots have high confinement potential, enabling them to interact strongly with light and hold electrons and holes.
What is the effect of paint removal by laser cleaning on the mechanical and microstructural characteristics of aluminum alloy?
By Surbhi Jain
22 Mar 2023
Advancements in non-invasive modalities, such as combined x-ray and photoacoustic imaging, have transformed gastrointestinal research.
A new study combining spectroscopic and microscopic analysis has confirmed the constituents and age of a Roman Mosaic Glass Tesserae found in the Morbio Inferiore municipality in the Canton Ticino region in Switzerland.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
13 Mar 2023
To celebrate International Women's Day this year on AZoOptics across its different themes, we spoke with three leading researchers about their work in the domain of optics and photonics and their advice for women starting out in their field.
By Skyla Baily
8 Mar 2023
A new theoretical study suggests building an optical neural network architecture for deep learning using the concept of a temporal synthetic dimension.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
7 Mar 2023
Nonlinear optics is the branch of optics that studies the properties and the interaction of light in a medium where the polarization density interacts nonlinearly with the electric field of light.
Semiconductor lasers are generated via radiative recombination of charge carrier pairs in semiconductors. They are more efficient, cost-effective, and require less power than conventional laser systems, making them a popular choice in the manufacturing, medicine, and energy sectors.
Photoacoustic spectroscopy measures the effect of electromagnetic radiation on an analyte sample through acoustic detection.
By Bhavna Kaveti
27 Feb 2023