A recent study published in Nature Communications by physicists from Singapore and the UK has introduced an optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS). This innovative concept sheds light on the relationship between fluid dynamics and the energy flow of structured light. The lead author of the study, Yijie Shen from Nanyang Technological University,
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In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Optica, researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have successfully applied astronomy techniques to the field of microscopy. By utilizing a class of methods known as phase diversity, traditionally used in astronomy, they have developed a faster, cheaper, and more accessible way to achieve clearer and sharper images
The field of quantum computing holds enormous promise for advancements in human health, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence. Quantum computers have the ability to solve incredibly complex problems millions of times faster than traditional supercomputers. However, a major obstacle that researchers face is the challenge of connecting qubits—or quantum bits—with atomic precision. A research team
The field of optical technology has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly in the realm of spatial mode manipulation. This has led to the development of compact and versatile devices that have the potential to revolutionize imaging, communication, and directed energy applications. One such advancement is the creation of free-standing microscale photonic lantern spatial
In May 2022, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) launched its precision measurement program. This program, led by the Low Energy Beam and Ion Trap (LEBIT) facility at FRIB, focuses on cooling high-energy rare-isotope beams to a lower energy state and conducting high-precision mass measurements on specific particles. The
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has made a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, marking a significant advancement in the field. This innovative device has the capability to capture both amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for
A recent study conducted by a research group has made significant progress in the field of magneto-superelasticity. This study focuses on a Ni34Co8Cu8Mn36Ga14 single crystal that achieved a remarkable 5% magneto-superelasticity by introducing ordered dislocations to form preferentially oriented martensitic variants during a magnetically induced reverse martensitic transformation. The findings of this research were published
In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, researchers from JPMorgan Chase, Argonne National Laboratory, and Quantinuum have successfully showcased a quantum algorithmic speedup for the quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA). This algorithm, widely utilized in various industries such as logistics, telecommunications, financial modeling, and materials science, has the potential to revolutionize the field of
Plants have the remarkable ability to draw water from the soil to nourish their stems and leaves, all while producing an electric potential that could potentially serve as a renewable energy source. However, as living organisms, plants are also governed by a circadian rhythm, a biological clock that follows day and night cycles and influences
Nonlinear light microscopy has brought about a significant change in how we observe and comprehend complex biological processes. However, it is crucial to recognize that intense light can lead to damage in living organisms. The precise mechanism behind this irreversible perturbation of cellular processes due to intense light exposure is not fully understood. Researchers at