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Nanophysics Sep 30, 2024

Scientists uncover light absorbing properties of achiral materials

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a discovery that changes what we know about light and materials. They found that engineered achiral (symmetric) materials, called achiral plasmonic metasurfaces, can absorb ...

Optics & Photonics Sep 9, 2024

Electrically modulated light antenna points the way to faster computer chips

Today's computers reach their physical limits when it comes to speed. Semiconductor components usually operate at a maximum usable frequency of a few gigahertz—which corresponds to several billion computing operations per ...

Optics & Photonics Sep 6, 2024

Plasmonic modulators could enable high-capacity space communication

Researchers have achieved data rates as high as 424Gbit/s across a 53-km turbulent free-space optical link using plasmonic modulators—devices that use special light waves called surface plasmon polaritons to control and ...

Bio & Medicine Sep 6, 2024

Low-cost nanomaterial technology can detect cancer genes with ultra-high sensitivity

Dr. Min-young Lee and Dr. Sung-gyu Park of the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at KIMS have developed a technology that can detect cancer mutant genes in blood with the world's highest sensitivity ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 2, 2024

Scientists develop multifunctional photocatalyst for wastewater treatment

Water contamination by pharmaceuticals and heavy metals poses severe environmental and health risks. Traditional methods like biodegradation and filtration often lack efficiency and sustainability. Photocatalysis, using solar ...

Nanophysics Aug 30, 2024

Spin-controlled generation of a complete polarization set with randomly interleaved plasmonic metasurfaces

Optical metasurfaces are finely crafted two-dimensional artificial nanostructures composed of meticulously designed arrays of ultrathin artificial atoms. These surfaces possess capabilities beyond natural materials, enabling ...

Analytical Chemistry Aug 29, 2024

Study: Plasmonic copper nanowires boost nitrate reduction efficiency

The electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) has attracted the attention of researchers for its significant value in ammonia synthesis and effluent treatment. Plasmon-assisted electrocatalysis provides a powerful ...

Optics & Photonics Aug 27, 2024

Reconfigurable sensor can detect particles 0.001 times the wavelength of light

In recent years, advances in photonics and materials science have led to remarkable developments in sensor technology, pushing the boundaries of what can be detected and measured. Among these innovations, non-Hermitian physics ...

Bio & Medicine Aug 19, 2024

Researchers develop nanoparticle array implantation for sensitive and reusable detection

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) researchers have developed a highly sensitive and reusable surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) microfluidics system that has achieved a detection limit lower than 10 ppt (parts ...

Nanophysics Aug 16, 2024

Unveiling the power of hot carriers in plasmonic nanostructures

A new scientific review explores the exciting potential of hot carriers, energetic electrons generated by light in plasmonic nanostructures. These tiny structures hold immense promise for future technologies due to their ...

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