Microscale IR spectroscopy enabled by phase change materials and metasurfaces

Researchers have demonstrated that tuneable phase change materials can be used to tune the response of microscale infrared transmissive 'metasurface' filters which can be tuned across the broad band of frequencies in the mid-infrared spectrum.

Tiny spiders, big color

Study reveals how tiny Madagascar spiders retain their color over decades.

The photoexcited graphene puzzle solved

A boost for graphene-based light detectors.

Strain improves performance of atomically thin semiconductor material

Researchers significantly improved the performance of an atomically thin semiconductor material by stretching it, an accomplishment that could prove beneficial to engineers designing the next generation of flexible electronics, nano devices, and optical sensors.

Researchers offer new technology for liquid-crystal displays

An international research team has proposed a new method for orienting liquid crystals. It could be used to increase the viewing angle of liquid-crystal displays.

Dynamical Casimir effect within reach of optomechanics

Mirrors vibrating at very high frequencies could create photons from nothing.

Moore's Law extended with the use of light

Chemists create faster and more efficient way to process information .