Optical vortex beams, characterized by their helical phase fronts and orbital angular momentum (OAM), are pivotal in applications such as high-capacity communication, optical manipulation, and quantum ...

Metasurfaces are two-dimensional (2D), nanoengineered surfaces that interact strongly with electromagnetic waves and can control light with remarkable precision. These ultra-thin layers can be used to ...

Quantum technologies, devices and systems that process, store, detect, or transfer information leveraging quantum mechanical ...

Metasurfaces, as 2D artificial electromagnetic materials engineered at subwavelength scales, enable efficient manipulation of electromagnetic waves far beyond natural materials, bridging the gap ...

A new optical device allows researchers to generate and switch between two stable, donut-shaped light patterns called ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Textile engineering has long been a cornerstone of human innovation, from ancient weaving techniques to modern fabric production. However, the integration of textiles with ...