Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have uncovered two complementary mechanisms that govern coherence in ...

Traditional paint gets it color from synthetic pigments, which fade over time and aren't very eco-friendly. There may soon be a better alternative, though, in the form of a paint which incorporates ...

Novel laser-fabricated plasmonic chip combines 185 nm Raman resolution and deep learning to identify and sort cancer cells with 96.2% accuracy.

Optical metasurfaces are finely crafted two-dimensional artificial nanostructures composed of meticulously designed arrays of ultrathin artificial atoms. These surfaces possess capabilities beyond ...

Optical tweezers and associated manipulation tools in the far field have had a major impact on scientific and engineering research by offering precise manipulation of small objects. More recently, ...

A THz electromagnetic wave induces strong, fast temporal modulations that realize a photonic time crystal: a crystal lattice ...

Electron Beam Lithography is a high-resolution patterning technique that uses a focused electron beam to write patterns on a substrate coated with an electron-sensitive resist. After developing the ...

Interest in plasmonic metal nanoparticles and their many different applications has grown rapidly, developing across a broad spectrum over the past two decades. What makes these particles so special ...

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Air quality has been deteriorating throughout the world due to emissions from power plants, automobiles, and industrial processes. In addition, organics used in indoor building materials, carpets, ...