Photonics

Electron resonances could greatly enhance the response of the photodetectors critical to the operation of optical chips

Photonics and microelectromechanical systems fabricated separately on different wafers can now be aligned precisely by finishing with a single processing step

An optimization program that combines the use of two parallel algorithms has found an ultra-compact design for an optical coupler

New optical and lighting technologies are set to revolutionize the IT and telecommunications industries

Silicon-based photonic circuits achieve data transmission capabilities sufficient for next-generation devices

Photonic crystal fibers with unique internal cross-sections take chemical detectors to new levels of sensitivity

Micro-electromechanical systems accurately align optical components on a silicon microchip

Patterned surfaces mimicking the nano-scale structure of butterfly wings can produce impressive optical effects