When the light absorbers are made very small, almost all the device performance metrics improve—but doing this is easier said than done.
Scientists create the largest nonlinear photonic crystal to date
Their unprecedented control over light will lead to breakthroughs in telecommunications, medical imaging, and quantum computing.
Could twisted bismuth pave the way to a practical superconductor?
“Magic angles” in twisted bismuth bilayers could induce superconductivity at more reasonable temperatures.
This mathematical tool could improve how fast information is shared
Researchers develop “relative attention entropy” to optimize data transmission, aiding AI learning and communication systems.
Neutron stars may be hiding quark matter in their cores
Massive neutron stars have such enormous pressure in their cores that neutrons residing there lose their integrity and become a new type of matter.
Scientists discover breakthrough light-matter hybrid
A light-matter hybrid material on attosecond scales showcases enhanced conductivity with potential applications in solar cells and high-power electronics.
Unexpected player links gravity and metamaterials
Scientists uncover a surprising link between hyperbolic metamaterials and gravity, revealing that light behaves similarly in both realms.
Protecting IoT devices using radio waves to shield them from hackers
A cutting-edge security system for IoT devices uses physical layer security to make personal data significantly more difficult to hack.
Topological insulators could herald a new future for electronics
Promising candidates for efficient future electronics, researchers are exploring these exotic materials for better computer memory, hard drives, even quantum computers.
Scientists detect the X-ray signature of a single atom
A new technique can detect the X-ray signature of an individual atom, even determining the structure of its electron orbits.