Chemists have developed a new model to predict the optical properties of non-conducting ultra-fine particles. UBC chemists have developed a new model to predict the optical properties of ...

Raman and infrared spectroscopies are important tools for chemical analysis at the molecular level, providing key information such as the chemical bonding of a system to be measured. However, Raman ...

Circularly polarized light exhibits promising applications in future displays and photonic technologies. Traditionally, circularly polarized light is converted from unpolarized light by the linear ...

The Materials Research X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Facility at the University of Colorado Boulder provides cutting-edge capabilities for probing the structures of materials such as polymers, biological ...

At the intersection of nanotechnology and optics lies plasmonics, a specialized field that explores the intricate interactions between electromagnetic field waves and free electrons on metal surfaces.

What is the Diffraction Limit? The diffraction limit is a fundamental barrier in optical microscopy that sets the minimum size of features that can be resolved using conventional light microscopes. It ...

What do Saturn and flowers have in common? As shapes, both possess certain symmetries that are easily recognizable in the natural world. Now, at an extremely small level, researchers have created a ...

New project aims to inspire new methods for manufacturing sustainable and biodegradable advanced materials such as solar panels, display screens, paints and optical devices. Image: Heliconius erato ...