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Optical nonlinearity advances lay foundation for visual computing

May 9, 2024
Researchers are making strides toward all-optical computing and making access to it, as well as to high-resolution imaging and sensing, easier and more widespread.

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Detectors & Imaging

Full-color 3D layered holographic images via iPhone?

May 8, 2024
Researchers in Japan devise a three-dimensional (3D) full-color display method that relies on an iPhone, rather than a laser, to create holographic images—and it may prove useful...
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Bio&Life Sciences

PRM-SRS microscopy platform distinguishes specific lipid types

May 7, 2024
A Raman microscopy-based imaging approach could crack the long-elusive code of lipids, their subtypes, and the key roles they play in human health, aging, and disease.
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Test & Measurement

New tool determines characteristics of light-based quantum states

May 6, 2024
Researchers develop a technique to measure the quantum mechanical properties of electromagnetic fields at the single-photon level.

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