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Krypton Fluoride Excimer Laser – Properties and Applications

Article - 25 Apr 2014

The krypton fluoride (KrF) laser is an excimer laser which emits deep ultraviolet wavelengths. It consists of two elements, namely krypton and fluorine, as the lasing medium.

X-Rays Using Zone Plate Lenses Capable of 15-Nanometer Resolution or More

Article - 4 Jan 2008

Progress in nanoscience and nanotechnology depends not only on examining the surfaces of materials but on microscopically examining biological organisms and material structures to identify what they...

DNA Origami: Illuminating the Future of Photonics

Article - 1 Jul 2024

DNA origami revolutionizes photonics by enabling precise assembly of nanostructures, enhancing light-matter interactions in applications from quantum computing to single-molecule spectroscopy.

What Are Semiconductor Lasers and How Are They Used?

Article - 28 Feb 2023

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...

Are Photonic Chips Better than Silicon Chips?

Article - 25 Mar 2025

Can photonic chips outperform traditional silicon chips? Explore how light-based processing compares to electronics in speed, energy use, and scalability.

Topological Semimetal Based Photodetector for High-Speed and Low-Energy Photon Harvesting

Article - 18 May 2022

Researchers have confirmed the chemical inertness of PtSe2 surfaces to ambient gases (oxygen and water) and, as a result, the long-term durability of PtSe2-based devices using synchrotron-based...

What is an Optical Diffuser?

Article - 24 Jul 2013

An optical diffuser can be defined as an element that scatters light. An optical diffuser is used for softening or giving shape to an illumination. Optical diffusers are commonly used in commercial...

The Possibility of Creating Bio-Friendly Lasers from Carrots

Article - 28 Aug 2019

This article discusses how carrots could be used to create bio0friendly lasers.

The Evolving History of Interferometric Methods in Precision Positioning

Article - 17 Apr 2025

This study examines interferometric techniques for distance measurement, focusing on innovations that mitigate air turbulence and refractive index fluctuations.

Trace Gas Analysis with Non-Contact Quartz-Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy

Article - 13 Apr 2023

For the analysis of trace gases, a non-contact quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (NC-QEPAS) method has been demonstrated. The NC-QEPAS seeks to address the limitations of the quartz tuning...