Tag Archives: Optics

Physics Technique Reveals Hidden Bugs to Bats

Posted on November 20, 2019 by rberkowitz

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 rberkowitz

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 rberkowitz

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 rberkowitz

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 rberkowitz

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 rberkowitz

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 rberkowitz

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 rberkowitz

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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LIGO optical coatings pose new challenges in materials research

Posted on October 12, 2016 by rberkowitz

Not only has the detection of gravitational waves opened a new era of astronomy, it has also unveiled new horizons for optical and materials sciences. Continue reading →

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Putting Lidar on the Map

Posted on October 4, 2016 by rberkowitz

The latest developments and applications of lidar technology reach from the depths of the ocean to outer space. Continue reading →

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