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Scientists Build a Unique Artificial Molecular Machine with Light as its Energy Source

A molecular machine can be defined as a series of molecules that can conduct different mechanical movements as a reaction to a stimulus. This is an important structure for the development of various cellular functions.

24 Jan 2022

New Faster, Energy Efficient Optical Computing Hardware for AI and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are currently affecting our lives in many small but impactful ways. For example, AI and machine learning applications recommend entertainment we might enjoy through streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify.

24 Jan 2022

NIL Technology to Demonstrate Metalens Camera Module at SPIE Photonics West

NIL Technology (NILT), a leading optical solutions company, will exhibit products, solutions, and demonstrate a complete imaging system built around the pioneering 1M metalens at SPIE Photonics West 2022, which will be held in San Francisco from January 22-27.

From NIL Technology ApS 24 Jan 2022

Advanced Photonics Nexus Journal to Publish First Issue in the Second Half of 2022

BELLINGHAM, Washington, USA -; Advanced Photonics Nexus, an Open Access journal co-published by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and Chinese Laser Press (CLP), anticipates publication of its first issue in the second half of 2022.

21 Jan 2022

Realizing Discontinuous Quantum Phase Transition by Shaking an Optical Lattice Potential

Phase transitions are everywhere, ranging from water boiling to snowflakes melting, and from magnetic transitions in solids to cosmological phase transitions in the early universe.

21 Jan 2022

SPIE: TriLite Demos World’s Smallest Projection Display Powered by Infineon’s 2D MEMS Mirror

TriLite is proud to present Trixel® 3, the world’s smallest Laser Beam Scanner at SPIE Photonics West from January 23-25 in San Francisco, California, USA.

From TriLite Technologies GmbH 20 Jan 2022

Scientists Discover New Photonic Effect in Semiconducting Nanohelices

A new photonic effect in semiconducting helical particles with nanoscale dimensions has been discovered by an international team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Bath. The observed effect has the potential to accelerate the discovery and development of life-saving medicines and photonic technologies.

19 Jan 2022

New Technique to Convert Greenhouse Gasses into Clean Energy Using Photonics

A European consortium is developing a new process that uses sunlight and LEDs to turn carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into clean energy products like methane gas and methanol liquid fuel.

19 Jan 2022

Radiant Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation in Imaging Metrology

REDMOND, Wash. – January 17, 2022 – Radiant Vision Systems announces its 30th anniversary as a leading provider of optical test and measurement solutions for displays and light sources. In celebration of this...

From Radiant Vision Systems 18 Jan 2022

Spin Qubits can be Potentially Useful for Quantum Networks that Employ Optical Fibers

Quantum computers may be able to solve science problems that are impossible for today's fastest conventional supercomputers. Quantum sensors may be able to measure signals that cannot be measured by today's most sensitive sensors. Quantum bits (qubits) are the building blocks for these devices.

17 Jan 2022