New optical method reveals micellar structure changes under extensional stress

Complex fluids, such as polymer melts and concentrated suspensions, are foundational materials for industrial products, ...
IEEE

Enhanced Optical and Infrared Activity of Nanosphere Dimers Attributed to Dimer Geometry

Abstract: Enhanced optical and infrared activity of subwavelength metal nanoparticles is key to their use in optoelectronics, spectroscopy, and sensing. The present work compared spectra of nanosphere ...
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How 'The Lord of the Rings' used forced perspective to create movie magic

Forced perspective” may sound like a technical niche; in reality, however, it’s nothing but an optical illusion. You can say ...
Optics

Finnish optical clock sets accuracy record and refines definition of second…

…and substances will be identified by mini devices based on metalenses, says VTT Research. A new record in optical-clock absolute frequency measurements. A research team at VTT MIKES, a Helsinki, ...
AlphaGalileo

Finnish optical clock sets new accuracy record and brings us closer to a new definition of the second

A research team at VTT MIKES has set a new record in optical-clock absolute frequency measurements using a strontium single-ion clock with exceptionally low uncertainty and high uptime. The official ...
Forbes

Zenni Optical Review: Affordable Eyewear That’s Big On Style

Founded in 2003, California-based eyewear retailer Zenni Optical offers more than 4,000 glasses and sunglasses designs, along with a range of lenses tailored to meet specialized needs. While some ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF)

The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) is the optical networking industry’s non-profit forum for creating interoperability standards for electrical, optical, and control with the goal to promote ...
IFLScience

Multi-Ion Optical Atomic Clock Takes A Step Towards Changing The Definition Of A Second

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...
Digital Trends

HDMI ARC or digital optical: What’s the difference, and which is best for you?

If you have a fancy home theater system with a soundbar and surround sound speakers, then how you connect it to your TV is an important consideration. There are legacy options you may be more familiar ...
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Forward optical fabrication keeps Soldiers in the fight

In a combat setting, situational awareness is everything. Being able to see clearly, no matter the situation, is a crucial part of staying ready to fight and win against an adversary. That’s why the U ...
Forbes

Optical Computing: What It Is, And Why It Matters

The idea of optical computing—the use of photons instead of electrons to perform computational operations—has been around for decades. However, interest has resurged in recent years; the potential for ...