In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Raman spectroscopy has been used to understand how lithium ions introduce and interact with the graphite electrodes and other materials and has helped identify materials for battery designs with larger charging capacities.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
27 Jul 2022
Developments in optical technology are influencing the capabilities of neuroimaging platforms. Optics' evolution benefits the field of neuroimaging, pushing it further than ever before to help it achieve its full potential.
By Sarah Moore
26 Jul 2022
Optical microscopy has been adopted as one of the workhorse techniques in a number of different areas. From histology and medical diagnosis to materials analysis, the magnifying power of optical microscopy has facilitated great insights into microscopic structures that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
5 Jul 2022
High-energy laser pulses can melt and vaporize polymers. Due to this capability, laser ablation is an ideal approach to texture polymer surfaces.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
30 Jun 2022
A NASA-backed developmental project uses the diffractive property of light to propel solar sails.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
29 Jun 2022
A newly developed optical receiver detects the direction of the incident laser beam. This technological advancement, introduced by the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, will have a significant impact on future optical space communications.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
27 Jun 2022
Between the late 2020s and early 2030s, NASA’s DAVINCI probe will take a look at Venus's atmosphere in unprecedented detail by dropping a probe with a spectrometer to the planet’s surface.
By Robert Lea
24 Jun 2022
A recent paper illustrated a low-cost digitally integrated LiDAR with TDC that is completely FPGA-controlled and processed in a low-end FPGA chip with constrained configurable logic block resources.
Spectroscopy and spectrometry are terms that are often used interchangeably but there are some subtle differences in their exact meanings. This article looks at the differences between the two and their applications.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
23 Jun 2022
A laser mode sensor development by gravitational-wave scientists at the University of Western Australia could be the key to probing beneath the surface of neutron stars. The breakthrough may help researchers test the limits of Einstein’s theory of General Relativity using gravitational waves.
By Robert Lea
22 Jun 2022