'Egg carton' quantum dot array could lead to ultralow power devices

A new path toward sending and receiving information with single photons of light has been discovered by an international team of researchers.

Twistoptics - A new way to control optical nonlinearity with 2D materials

Researchers engineer first technique to exploit the tunable symmetry of 2D materials for nonlinear optical applications, including laser, optical spectroscopy, imaging, and metrology systems, as well as next-generation optical quantum information processing and computing.

Advance in optical tweezers to boost biomedical research

Scientists have discovered a new technique that allows them to manipulate particles that have the same refractive properties as the background environment, overcoming a fundamental technical challenge.

Adapting solar energy technology to detect chemical warfare agents and pesticides

In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins.

New AI tool can revolutionise microscopy

A study shows that the tool, which has already received international recognition, can fundamentally change microscopy and pave the way for new discoveries and areas of use within both research and industry.

Magnetic whirls in confined spaces

Mobility of skyrmions in geometric structures depends on their arrangement.

Retina-like vision sensing with perovskite photodetectors

Researchers demonstrate ultrathin photodetector arrays could find potential applications in artificial vision sensing.