Tag Archives: Optics

Real-Time Measurements of Earth’s Spin and Tilt

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

An array of ring lasers provides the first continuous measurement of Earth’s motion from a single location.  Continue reading →

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Excited Molecules Escape Their Trap

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

The loss of ultracold molecules from an optical trap comes from optical excitation of the complexes that form when two of the molecules collide.  Continue reading →

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Physics Technique Reveals Hidden Bugs to Bats

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

Strategic angles help bats hunt stationary bugs on leaves. Continue reading →

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A glimpse of a planetary system’s final stages

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Detailed spectroscopy measurements may help astronomers discover bodies orbiting white dwarfs. Continue reading →

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Mars smiles for InSight’s cameras

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

We look forward to learning more about Mars as InSight’s scientific operations commence. Continue reading →

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Father of optical trapping awarded a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

Optical tweezers have endured as an invaluable laboratory tool for manipulating molecules and other small particles. Continue reading →

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Theoretical framework illuminates graphene’s optomechanical properties

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

Explaining how to enhance optical forces and control the mechanical deformation in stacks of graphene sheets.  Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Optical cell sorting

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

Researchers are using light and new image processing tools for label-free cell characterization. Continue reading →

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Guided by holes

Posted on October 26, 2017 by

The latest developments in photonic crystal fibres, optical fibres with unique light guiding properties. Continue reading →

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3D printing, in the flesh

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

Although not yet as established as other additive manufacturing applications, printing human tissue is poised to significantly advance the field of medicine. Continue reading →

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