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Using Photonics Time Crystals to Open Up a New Field of Optics

A recent study published in the journal Nanophotonics shows that the refractive index, which is the ratio of the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a material to that in a vacuum, can be adjusted quickly enough to produce photonic time crystals (PTCs) in the near-visible region of the spectrum.

10 Jul 2023

Multiramp Helical Conical OAM to Enhance Holographic Multiplexing

A potent technique for capturing and recreating the entire optical field information, including intensity and phase, is optical holography.

6 Jul 2023

DMP Ownership Takes Controlling Stake in iENSO to Develop World-Class Video Security Technology

Digital Monitoring Products Inc. (DMP) the world’s leading manufacturer of security solutions, announces a strategic investment in iENSO Inc, the world’s leading developer and supplier of intelligent and connected embedded vision platforms.

From iENSO inc. 6 Jul 2023

Luxinar Showcases CO2 Laser Sources at LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2023

Luxinar, a leader in laser technology, is thrilled to be returning to face-to-face exhibiting in China by showcasing its range of sealed CO2 laser sources at stand 8.1B424 at LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA, taking place in Shanghai from 11-13 July.

From Luxinar Ltd 6 Jul 2023

Multi-Million Pound Contract to Equip Royal Air Force Typhoons with Latest Advanced Radar Capabilities

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a £870 m contract to deliver a new radar to enhance the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jet fleet and strengthen the aircraft’s control of the airspace whilst providing cutting-edge electronic warfare capabilities.

5 Jul 2023

Tunneling Spectroscopy Shows First Direct Visualization of Pair Density Wave

In the area of superconductivity, which is the occurrence where electrons can flow via a material with fundamentally zero resistance, the “holy grail” of breakthrough is a superconductor that can function under daily pressures and temperatures.

4 Jul 2023

A Surprising Antenna for the Production of Nanoscale Light Sources

Modern data transfer, in which data is conveyed through fiber optic cables in the form of modulated light beams, is among other things made possible by the quick switching and modulation of light.

4 Jul 2023

Using Hair Fluorescence to Study Human Hair Waste

National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have devised a novel process for transforming human hair waste into a useful substance that can be used to encrypt sensitive information or identify environmental pollutants.

3 Jul 2023

'Morphing Skin' Animals Inspire New Energy-Efficient Displays

New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has made it possible to create flexible screens that can change color, convey information, and even transmit covert messages using infrared light.

3 Jul 2023

A New System to Monitor Underwater Oil Leaks in Underwater Vehicles

Scientists have reported a new single-photon named Raman lidar system. It functions underwater and can remotely differentiate several substances.

30 Jun 2023

Safran and Terran Orbital Sign a Memorandum of Agreement to Produce Satellite Electric Propulsion Systems in the United States

Safran Electronics & Defense and Terran Orbital announced at last week's Paris Air Show that they have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to study and validate the prerequisites for the production of a new generation of electric propulsion systems for satellites in the United States, based on Safran’s PPSX00 plasma thruster.

28 Jun 2023