Engineers have achieved a remarkable feat in imaging technology by developing a novel technique that harnesses the enigmatic power of quantum entanglement to capture high-fidelity 3D images of microscopic objects. This groundbreaking approach, dubbed Quantum Multi-Wavelength Holography, offers a unique way to “see” in infrared without needing expensive infrared cameras, all while providing unprecedented depth [..]

Spin photonics, an innovative field that merges concepts from spintronics and traditional photonics, is poised to revolutionize optical technology by enabling the precise manipulation of photon spin states. While significant strides have been made, particularly with spin-decoupled metasurfaces for intricate optical field manipulation, a persistent challenge has been achieving broadband spin decoupling and higher integration [..]

A groundbreaking advancement in optical technology promises to transform how we visualize the inside of the human body. Researchers have successfully developed an ultra-thin optical imager, offering a less invasive approach to acquiring high-resolution images from within internal organs and tissues. This innovation holds immense potential for early and precise disease detection, providing crucial insights [..]

The ever-evolving landscape of consumer electronics and advanced computing is increasingly reliant on optoelectronic innovations. Recent breakthroughs are pushing the boundaries of display technology, aiming for faster response times and higher resolutions, while also tackling the critical challenge of synchronization between optical and electronic components within complex computing networks. This convergence of optics and electronics [..]

As artificial intelligence (AI) data centers grapple with the ever-increasing demands for bandwidth to shuttle massive datasets between GPUs and memory, the limitations of traditional copper interconnects are becoming increasingly apparent. Startups are stepping up to address this bottleneck by developing innovative optical interconnects that can be integrated directly onto standard GPU and memory chiplets, [..]

The burgeoning field of intelligent machine vision, fueled by the Internet of Things (IoTs) and artificial intelligence (AI), demands efficient acquisition of complex, multidimensional visual information encompassing spatial, temporal, and spectral data. Conventional full-frame sensors struggle to handle this deluge of data, facing limitations in bandwidth, storage, and processing power. To address these challenges, researchers [..]

After decades of frustration, scientists have successfully refined cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) by utilizing ultracold liquid helium to achieve remarkably high-resolution images of protein structures. This breakthrough overcomes a long-standing issue that paradoxically resulted in fuzzier images when using liquid helium compared to the warmer liquid nitrogen temperatures. The findings pave the way for electron [..]

Photonic computing, a paradigm that harnesses light instead of electrons for information processing and computation, is taking significant strides towards becoming a reality. Two recently developed computer chips, leveraging the unique properties of photons, have successfully tackled complex computing tasks that were once considered beyond the reach of purely photonic systems. These advancements demonstrate the [..]

The intricate connection between the eye, particularly the retina and optic nerve, and the central nervous system (CNS) provides a unique and non-invasive pathway to understanding neurological health. Neuro-ophthalmology, a specialized field, capitalizes on this relationship to diagnose and manage a spectrum of systemic and neurological disorders that manifest within the visual pathway. Advanced diagnostic [..]

Researchers have achieved a significant advancement in secure free space optics (FSO) communication with the development of a novel chaotic light receiver. This innovative system integrates an array of optical antennas directly onto a programmable optical processor (POP) photonic chip, enabling real-time adaptation and maintaining signal integrity even under challenging atmospheric conditions. This work paves [..]

Physicists have achieved a significant milestone in integrated photonics with the creation of an on-chip compact laser capable of generating exceptionally bright, short pulses of light in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectrum. This wavelength range is highly valuable for applications such as gas sensing and spectroscopy but has historically been challenging to access with integrated devices. [..]

The flow of microscopic particles through the intricate networks of microfluidic devices is often plagued by clogging at critical bifurcation points, such as Y-junctions. This accumulation can lead to flow reduction, operational instability, and even catastrophic device failure. However, a groundbreaking study has demonstrated that the complete flow behavior of colloidal particles through a microfluidic [..]

Researchers have pioneered a novel terahertz (THz) imaging technique that offers an unprecedented ability to non-destructively visualize and analyze the internal structures and properties of layered materials with remarkable clarity. This terahertz light breakthrough in THz photonics overcomes limitations of conventional imaging methods, opening up new avenues for quality control, material science research, and the [..]

Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in integrated photonics with the demonstration of a high-performance optical isolator based on a hybrid 2D material/silicon platform. By integrating a thin film of the 2D multiferroic material CuCrP2S6 (CCPS) onto a silicon microring resonator, they have created a compact and efficient device capable of non-reciprocal light transmission in [..]

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and optics is ushering in a new era of enhanced digital security, offering innovative solutions to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. By integrating AI algorithms with advanced optical technologies, researchers and developers are creating powerful defense mechanisms that operate at the physical layer, providing a robust and often undetectable [..]

A new study presents a novel method for precisely measuring temperature changes in the retina during laser therapy using phase-sensitive optical coherence tomography (pOCT) in vivo. The researchers demonstrate that Phase-Sensitive OCT can accurately detect temperature rises with a precision of less than 1 °C, crucial for calibrating laser power for patient-specific, non-damaging treatments. Notably, [..]

A groundbreaking advancement in DNA sequencing technology, nanopore sequencing, is dramatically accelerating the analysis of brain tumor DNA. Researchers have demonstrated the ability to comprehensively profile brain tumor DNA using nanopore sequencing in an unprecedented 30 minutes. This rapid turnaround time represents a significant leap forward compared to traditional sequencing methods, which can take hours [..]