Researchers have developed a programmable photonic circuit capable of dynamically controlling the delay and frequency of light signals on a single chip. This technology paves the way for more flexible and efficient optical computing and communications.
Scientists at New York University have developed a method to control the formation of microcrystals using light, paving the way for the creation of adaptive materials with customizable properties. This new approach allows for precise regulation of crystal growth, dissolution, and structure, which holds promise for applications in photonic technologies and sensors.
Scientists have developed a soft hydrogel lens called PHySL that can focus using light alone, without any electronics. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for soft robotics and medical devices. The biomimetic technology makes robots more flexible and safer for interacting with living organisms.
Scientists have discovered a hidden geometry that distorts the paths of electrons in quantum materials, opening up new possibilities for the development of quantum electronics and the study of superconductivity.
Scientists have developed a method to control the rotation of miniature silicon gears using lasers and metastructures, opening up new possibilities for micromechanics and medicine. This technology enables such components to be integrated directly into chips and operated without physical contact.
Scientists have developed a miniature optical device capable of precisely and independently controlling the phase and intensity of second-harmonic light using an electrical signal. This technology opens up new possibilities for quantum optics and dynamic light control.
Physicists have, for the first time, directly observed time crystals in the optical range using liquid crystals. This discovery could lead to new methods of marking and advances in quantum technologies.