Laser
Integrated laser on silicon is looking good
27 Mar 2012A unique ‘micro-loop mirror’ design may enhance the performance of integrated laser on silicon
Looking good
8 Nov 2011A passive alignment method offers an easy solution for fabricating integrated photonic circuits
Bright prospects
2 Aug 2011A silicon chip with integrated laser and optical grating offers new possibilities for telecommunications
Plasmonics on the grid
7 Jun 2011Periodic structures in organic light-emitters can efficiently enhance and replenish surface plasmon waves
Mastering bandwidth
1 Mar 2011Researchers have developed a tunable, low-cost laser device that could help advance fiber-optic communications
Below the surface
12 Oct 2010New laser engraving technology can be used to make markings inside a block of stainless steel
One-shot spots
31 Aug 2010A single laser pulse is sufficient to fabricate nanostructures suitable for microelectronic devices
Painting with lasers
27 Apr 2010Laser coloring of metals is a step closer to reality as a result of improved understanding of laser-induced oxide formation
Bright attractions
2 Mar 2010Application of an external magnetic field enhances the extraction efficiency of laser light from elliptical microcavities