Metasurfaces
Frequencies of the future
11 Jul 2024Advanced materials are set to enhance the transition to 6G networks, enabling faster, broader and more reliable wireless communication.
Towards ultrathin active metaoptics
21 Jun 2024Researchers show that a new design element for nanoscale light-bending materials makes them electrically tuneable at room temperature, opening doors to new optical technologies.
Rise of the light-benders
14 Nov 2023With their unique optical properties, customisable ultrathin metasurfaces can enable the next wave of high-performance optoelectronics devices.
How to create crystal clear holograms
25 Jan 2023By working on the next wave of high-resolution liquid crystal projectors, A*STAR researchers pave the way for better virtual reality hardware.
Holograms make better augmented reality
21 Jun 2022Scientists are creating advanced nanopatterned metasurfaces for projecting high-resolution 3D holograms in augmented reality headsets, thereby making the user experience more immersive.
UV-based anti-counterfeiting in the limelight
17 Sep 2019Surfaces bearing nanoscale patterns for manipulating UV light could be the next frontier in anti-counterfeiting technology and nanophotonic devices.
Tuning terahertz transmission
16 Apr 2019A metasurface whose optical properties change in response to electricity provides precise control over the reflection and transmission of radiation
Nanodisks drive a polarizing transformation
26 Jul 2016Manipulating magnetic and electric dipoles inside nanostructured insulators enables newfound control of light polarization at any angle