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What is a photon, really? 😬

A new study applies first quantization to light and bridges classical optics and quantum mechanics. This framework, published in #AdvancedPhotonics, reveals the "quantum diversity" of photons.

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Rethinking the photon: New study reframes quantum light using first quantization
Framework reveals a direct link between classical electromagnetism and quantum photon behavior, highlighting the “quantum diversity” of photons
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September 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Photonic circuits can process info with minimal energy loss.

#LiquidCrystal platform developed at Univ. of Naples Federico II manipulates hundreds of optical modes for scalable #quantum simulations + all-optical AI.

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Drawing of a liquid-crystal-based platform.
April 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Wow! A newly developed optical device mimics gravitational holes. 💫

Explore how it's done in this #AdvancedPhotonics article summary: spie.org/news/scient...
Rendering of a double-prism device with thin film in between shown as dark light absorbing plane
April 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Adaptable label-free histopathology with holographic microscopy - #OnTheCover #APNexus: www.spiedigitallibra...

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Cover of Advanced Photonics Nexus.
May 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Researchers developed a compact, solid-state laser system that generates 193-nm coherent light, promising significant advancements in #semiconductor lithography and other high-tech applications. 💡

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April 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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A new high-resolution metalens doublet #microscope, developed by a research team from Nanjing University, enables compact, wide-field #biomedical imaging and paves the way for portable, high-performance diagnostic tools.

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June 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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A new microwave #photonics system performs concurrent radar detection + spectrum sensing up to 40 GHz.

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Schematic diagram of the photonics-assisted concurrent radar detection and spectrum-sensing prototype.
April 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Scientists from the University of St Andrews and the University of Cambridge have demonstrated a record-breaking 4.0 Gbps data transmission over a 2-meter distance using an OLED-based system! 💡⚛️

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July 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Thanks to AI, full-color display technologies are evolving rapidly!

🔑 4 key areas of AI application in full-color display:

1️⃣ Epitaxial structure design
2️⃣ Defect detection & repair
3️⃣ Perovskite synthesis
4️⃣ Dynamic dimming

#APNexus review: www.spiedigitallibra...

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A figure depicting artificial intelligence applied in various fields of full-color display.
May 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Quantum holograms use polarized light + #metasurfaces to precisely control entangled info, advancing practical applications in #quantum communications & cryptography. 💡

Learn more in #AdvancedPhotonics: www.spie.org/news/ho...
March 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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A calibration-free method now enables precise gas & temperature sensing using light & quartz. No recalibration needed!

With low error rates & strong stability, it’s a promising step toward smarter environmental 7 industrial monitoring. Read the #AdvancedPhotonics article: https://bit.ly/4n6Hrb9
Diagram comparing traditional LITES and calibration-free LITES methods.
October 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Synthetic magnetic fields are now steering light on a chip. No magnets required! ❌🧲

Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University & Sun Yat-Sen University say this could speed up optical communications. 💡

Read the full SPIE News article here: https://bit.ly/3VYabHN

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Synthetic magnetic fields steer light on a chip for faster communications
Designed to flexibly route and split light on a chip, synthetic magnetic fields in silicon photonic crystals demonstrate high-speed data transmission, opening new possibilities for optical communicati
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October 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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A new light-based chip developed by researchers at @ufresearch.bsky.social boosts AI power efficiency by 100x! Optical computing could be the key to greener, faster machine learning. 💡

Read the #AdvancedPhotonics article summary here: https://bit.ly/41JPYJ6
New light-based chip boosts power efficiency of AI tasks 100 fold
Researchers have developed a silicon chip that uses light with electricity to perform convolution operations for AI, dramatically reducing energy use and increasing speed
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September 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Researchers from the Univ. of Shanghai for Science and Technology and City Univ. of Hong Kong have developed an electrically tunable metasurface that enables real-time terahertz (THz) holographs.

Read the full SPIE News article and findings: https://bit.ly/4n37nUS

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Electrically tunable metasurface unlocks real-time THz holography
Researchers demonstrate a stable, low-power platform for fast THz optical encryption
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October 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Researchers developed a chip-scale undulator where electromagnetic excitations phase-lock with dielectric nanostructures to create subwavelength near-field confinement. 💡

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Figure depicting a high-energy photon radiation source based on a microwave dielectric undulator.
May 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Hong Kong have developed an ultrathin metasurface that enables high-efficiency vectorial holography, unlocking compact, on-chip photonic devices for optical encryption & anticounterfeiting. #AdvancedPhotonics
Ultrathin metasurface enables high-efficiency vectorial holography
A newly developed ultrathin metasurface platform enables compact devices to generate complex images with spatially varying polarization, facilitating on-chip photonics applications such as optical enc
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September 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Vector beams bend light in unusual ways—revealing hidden effects at the nanoscale. Researchers at @illinoisstateu.bsky.social are using cylindrical vector beams, which twist electric & magnetic fields across the beam, unlike regular light.

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Flowchart illustrating various nanophotonic phenomena driven by vector beams, including Magnetic Dipole Excitation, Optical Magnetism, Magnetic Nearfield Map, Mode-specific Coupling, Optical Anapoles, Third-Harmonic Generation, Unidirectional Scattering, and Dark Mode.
November 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Light-emitting bioactive bandages may revolutionize care for chronic diabetic wounds. 🩹 Flexible fabric infused with cyanobacteria provides sustained oxygen to accelerate healing.

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July 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Optical computing meets spatiotemporal signal recovery! New research shows how light-based processors can reconstruct complex patterns with speed and precision.

Read the full #AdvancedPhotonics article here: https://bit.ly/4omXP8p
Illustration of optical and MIMO processing techniques with diagrams comparing strongly and weakly coupled SDM channels, and dense and sparse MIMO slices.
October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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📸 Instant natural-light motion-picture #holography for full-color 4D (3D + time) imaging & portable camera.

💡 Read the report #OpenAccess in #APNexus: www.spiedigitallibra...

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Reconstructed images of an outdoor scene with a house, trees, and a metallic bar.
May 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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New #microscopy method combines structured illumination with #photothermal detection, achieving high-speed high-res chemical imaging.

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Schematic of a quantum cascade laser exciting molecular vibrations while a spatial light modulator generates striped light patterns that are projected onto the sample.
April 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Researchers at Zhejiang University have achieved record-setting quasi-continuous-wave laser performance in perovskite lasers by suppressing Auger recombination—paving the way for efficient, chip-ready photonic devices. 📡

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Researchers boost performance of perovskite lasers by suppressing energy-draining process
New processing method suppresses Auger recombination in perovskite films, enabling record-setting quasi-continuous-wave laser performance
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August 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM