Photonics

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