Manipulating Light to Double Solar Power Output
An ARPA-E project will use advanced, nanostructured materials to make solar cells that convert far more of the energy in sunlight into electricity.
Stories Tagged "photonics"
A Guiding Light for Silicon Photonics
An optical waveguide is an important step toward a completely new kind of computer.
Nano Antenna Steers Photons
A nanoscale version of a TV antenna directs light.
Making Optical Switching More Practical for Telecom
Researchers suggest an optical processing method that could lead to faster telecommunications.
Room-Temperature Microlasers
A thin layer of glass makes "sub-wavelength" lasers more practical.
Quantum Dot Camera Phones
A layer of light-absorbing particles boosts digital image quality.
The Future of Supercomputers is Optical
An IBM researcher gives a timeline for developing the next generation of supercomputers.
Color E-Readers Ready To Do Battle
What's the best technology for building color e-readers?
Beetles Use Nanostructures for Color
Tiny structures in beetle exoskeletons reflect luminescent green.
Pink Silicon Is the New Black
A new form of silicon could create cheaper photo detectors that are easier to make in bulk.
