American researchers have reviewed the current status of solid-state lighting, relative to its potential to be ‘smart’ and ultra-efficient.
Developing transparent solar concentrators
A team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of transparent solar concentrator.
Better quantification of blood samples: more signal, less background
A team based in Germany develop a new method for simultaneous quantification of ZnPP and PPIX in unwashed blood samples.
Electromagnetic absorbers: from narrow to broad
Chinese scientists have given an overview on the principle of different types of narrowband EM absorbers.
Cancer all-clear for nonlinear optical imaging
Dutch researchers have estimated the risk of squamous cell cancer induction in skin following nonlinear optical imaging.
Altering the optical properties of organic crystals
European researchers have developed a multi-displinary approach to designing organic crystals with targeted linear and nonlinear optical properties.
Fabricating on-chip chalcogenide photonic elements
A group publish work exploring new routes for the fabrication of on-chip photonic elements with chalcogenides.
Advanced Optical Materials – July Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
Hybrid energy system is an alternative to FRET
Scientists from the University of Southampton have developed a new hybrid energy transfer system that mimics the processes responsible for photosynthesis.
Combed radio frequencies: an overview
Optical frequency comb technology for ultra-broadband radio-frequency photonics.