How can we measure visible light? The electromagnetic spectrum includes all forms of light energy, known as electromagnetic radiation. (1) Different types of electromagnetic radiation such as radio ...

Silicon-based technology brings fiber-like efficiency to a chip, showing strong potential for quantum computers, biomedical ...

Conceptual depictions of wavenumber-selective nonlinear wavelength conversion in Kerr photonic crystal microresonators. Spatial modulation of the microresonator inner sidewall (pictured center) with a ...

A new ultrathin photodetector from Duke University can sense light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum and generate a ...

The experimental setup shown here incorporates on-chip optical parametric oscillator (OPO) technology to generate a frequency comb of laser-like light covering a wide range of frequencies with very ...

Photonics. It’s a word to know. This technology uses light instead of electricity. It’s fast; it’s versatile; and it’s poised to be the next major advancement in human technology. So far, photonics ...