Advancements in photonic technology have paved the way for innovations in imaging, communication, and directed energy. One such breakthrough is the development of a free-standing microscale photonic lantern spatial mode (de-)multiplexer using 3D nanoprinting. This compact and versatile device marks a significant step forward in the field, offering new opportunities for system integration and the
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The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) is at the forefront of scientific research, delving into the world of exotic isotopes with its precision measurement program. FRIB’s Low Energy Beam and Ion Trap (LEBIT) facility, under the leadership of Ryan Ringle and Georg Bollen, has made significant strides in verifying
The researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have made a remarkable advancement in optical imaging technology with the development of a new all-optical complex field imager. This cutting-edge device is capable of capturing both the amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for digital processing. This breakthrough innovation has
In a recent study published in Advanced Science, a groundbreaking achievement was made in the field of magneto-superelasticity. Researchers were able to develop a Ni34Co8Cu8Mn36Ga14 single crystal with a remarkable 5% magneto-superelasticity. This was accomplished through the introduction of ordered dislocations to form preferentially oriented martensitic variants during the magnetically induced reverse martensitic transformation. Elasticity
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances by researchers at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, and Quantinuum has unveiled a significant breakthrough in quantum algorithmic speedup. The study focused on the quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA), a widely studied algorithm with applications in diverse fields such as logistics, telecommunications, financial
Plants have the incredible ability to draw water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves, creating an electric potential in the process. This electric potential holds promise as a renewable energy source. However, plants, like all living organisms, are governed by a circadian rhythm, which influences their biological processes. This daily cycle involves
The advancements in nonlinear light microscopy have opened up new possibilities for observing complex biological processes. However, the use of intense light in this process can also have damaging effects on living matter. A recent study conducted by research groups at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers explored the impact of twist engineering on valley polarization in electrically controlled transition metal dichalcogenide heterobilayers (hBLs). This groundbreaking research sheds light on the potential for manipulating valley degrees of freedom in such systems, highlighting the importance of moiré patterns and twist angles in controlling excitonic
The exploration of space has always been an area that sparks curiosity and drives innovation. Thanks to human ingenuity and the unique conditions of zero gravity, scientists have been able to delve into new realms of material science that were previously inaccessible. Through the collaborative efforts of a global team of researchers, a new benchmark
The recent collaboration between the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) and Central China Normal University has led to a groundbreaking development in the field of medical imaging. A high-performance perovskite X-ray complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) detector has been created, promising to revolutionize the way we approach X-ray imaging for diagnostic and treatment purposes. X-ray imaging