Optics

Researchers successfully prove the existence of an optical phenomenon that paves the way for compact yet ultrasensitive hydrogen sensors.

A new crystalline silicon metasurface harnesses asymmetric design to efficiently generate deep-UV light, advancing chip-scale photonic applications.

The discovery of a 2D material with electrically-tuneable light-bending properties could lead to more compact and efficient optical components in future electronics.

A new thin-film technology solves the challenge of creating rich, durable colours, offering a more efficient and adaptable solution for next-generation displays.

A new optical nanoantenna design provides fine control of light emissions from quantum dots, honing their tunability for more robust, energy-efficient optoelectronics.

A new optical scanner reduces costs and expands medical imaging applications, enabling doctors to better view and diagnose internal body structures.

Researchers show that a new design element for nanoscale light-bending materials makes them electrically tuneable at room temperature, opening doors to new optical technologies.

A new method for fabricating structures in optical devices improves their ability to capture and emit light, paving the way for advanced communication and sensor technologies.

With their unique optical properties, customisable ultrathin metasurfaces can enable the next wave of high-performance optoelectronics devices.

By working on the next wave of high-resolution liquid crystal projectors, A*STAR researchers pave the way for better virtual reality hardware.

A new hybrid metasurface created by researchers opens doors to exciting new aerospace, defence and biomedical optical applications.

Adding more crystals to a quantum optical infrared sensor improves its sensitivity and opens the door to broader use.