photonics
Inverted Architecture Boosts Polymer Solar Cell Efficiency
By changing the orientation of the crytstals, researchers have improved the efficiency of polymer solar cells.
In Photonics, It’s Hip To Be Square
Scientists have used cubic nanoantennas to precisely control the direction and beam width of light.
Anti-Counterfeiting Ink Inspired By Beetles
A color changing ink inspired by the longhorn beetle could make counterfeiting money more difficult.
US$80 Million Center Lights Up Singapore’s Photonics Research
The Photonics Institute at the Nanyang Technological University will be one of the most advanced in the world.
Moving Objects With A Single Laser
Scientists have designed a tractor beam that can move particles up to 20cm, 100 times further than in previous experiments.
New Material Puts A Twist On Light
Inspired by a wire in the washing basket, scientists have developed a new material that can twist light
Bending Light With Light For Mini-Devices
Combining surface plasmon polaritons with non-linear liquids is a promising way of controlling the polarization of light.
World’s Most Sensitive Thermometer Uses Light
The light-based thermometer exploits a phenomenon known as the "whispering gallery" effect to measure temperature with a precision of 30 billionths of a degree.
Photons On Demand Now Possible With Breakthrough
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in photonics that will help create extremely compact optical chips that deliver a photon at a time.
