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Efficient low-loss InGaAsP/Si hybrid MOS optical modulator

The presented modulator exhibits a phase-modulation efficiency of 0.047 Vcm and low optical attenuation of 0.23 dB at

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Liquid crystals swirl; Theory and experiments reveal new ordered structures of a liquid crystal

These results in the present study show novel features of liquid crystals as structural and optical materials, and the t…

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High-speed Quantum Memory for Photons

Physicists from the University of Basel have developed a memory that can store photons. These quantum particles travel a…

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NIST, Industry Partner Aim to Develop 'Quantum Pascal' Standard Into Real-World Device

NIST-invented technique could improve commercial flights, chip quality, defense missions.

The result is called the FLOC—the fixed-length optical cavity. It’s a rectangular slab of translucent material, known as…

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Flip-flop qubits: radical new quantum computing design invented

The new chip design, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, allows for a silicon quantum processor that can be s…

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New tool for characterizing quantum simulators

The new method allows the complete characterization of systems containing large numbers of correlated quantum particles…

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Carving diamonds for optical components

Thanks to a new technique developed at EPFL, optical diffraction gratings can now be made out of pure diamond, with thei…

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Equation reveals the characteristics of quantum chaos

In a new study, a research group has therefore set out to tackle the theory of quantum chaos, i.e. they have studied the…

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‘Nano-hashtags’ could provide definite proof of Majorana particles

Given their robustness, Majoranas are regarded as the ideal building block for future quantum computers that will be abl…

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TECHSPEC® 100 Å Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror Family

Features Precision, Low Scatter Surfaces

These mirrors are ideal for use in instrumentation and laser systems, including Schlieren, MTF, FLIR and FTIR, as well a…

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New photonic integration platform on silicon nitride

Targeting mainly the most common communications wavelengths, the platform is also customizable for lower visible wavelen…

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Nonlinear transmission phenomenon of x-rays

This study shows that when x-rays generated from the 4th-generation synchrotron radiation system irradiates aluminum wit…

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Researchers at KTH are one step closer to making integrated quantum optical circuits a reality

KTH researchers have taken a significant step toward enabling optical quantum information processing on a chip. A new me…

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Graphene Single Photon Detectors

A Harvard, ICFO, MIT, Raytheon BBN Tech and Pohang Univ. theoretical study shows how graphene can significantly increase the sensitivity of single-photon-detectors.

ICFO researcher have proposed the use of graphene-based Josephson junctions (GJJs) to detect single photons in a wide el…

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Optical control of magnetic memory – new insights into fundamental mechanisms

he scientists were able to empirically establish for the first time that the warming of the storage material by the ener…

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A More Complete Picture of the Nano World

The researchers used a table-top laser to get infrared spectra. It is a very compact light source, as opposed to the muc…

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Conformal metasurface coating eliminates crosstalk and shrinks waveguides

A team of Penn State electrical engineers have a way to simultaneously control diverse optical properties of dielectric…

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Bold Space Travel

UCSB physics professor’s vision of launching tiny spaceships beyond the solar system lands him in World Book’s ‘Out of this World’ series

Transforming science fiction to reality, physics professor Philip Lubin is creating a laser-cannon system to propel mini…

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High-dimensional quantum encryption performed in real-world city conditions for first time

Researchers take crucial step toward practical quantum encryption over free-space networks

For the first time, researchers have sent a quantum-secured message containing more than one bit of information per phot…

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FISBA Exhibiting Precision Optics at CIOE Optoelectronic Expo

FISBA will be exhibiting FAC Lenses, SAC Lenses and the FISBA Beam Twister™ at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition

SAC lenses are available for both single emitter diode lasers as well as SAC arrays for diode laser bars. Their acircula…

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