Controlling light with light is a long-sought goal for computing and communication technologies. Achieving this capability ...

Taara, the freespace optics startup spun out by Google parent Alphabet, has unveiled its Lightbridge Pro. The firm claims its beaming solution can “instantly upgrade” existing infrastructure over the ...

Plasmonic structures exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, which are benefited by the localized and intensified light–matter interaction. There have been many recent advancements with ...

Ultrafast magnetic switching and optical control represent a transformative paradigm in the manipulation of magnetic states using light. This field leverages ultrashort laser pulses—often in the ...

Recent decades have witnessed rapid advancements in high-intensity laser technology. The combination of laser irradiation and novel materials is opening exciting avenues for the design of functional ...

Researchers demonstrate ultrafast multivalley optical switching in germanium (Ge) using a single-color pulse laser. This breakthrough enables precise transparency control across multiple wavelengths, ...

The latest trends in software development from the Computer Weekly Application Developer Network. Oxfordshire-headquartered Salience Labs is hoping to tap into a market that some analysts say could ...

A class of molecules whose size, structure, and chemical composition have been optimized for photonic use could provide the demanding combination of properties needed to serve as the foundation for ...

The academic information network (SINET)[i], built and operated by NII, serves as Japan’s nationwide academic information infrastructure for universities and research institutions. Through regional ...