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New Attosecond Measurements Challenge Existing Models of Electron Interaction

Scientists used a free-electron laser to measure delays as short as an attosecond in X-ray photoemission. Photoemission is where an atom or molecule absorbs light and emits an electron.

3 Apr 2026

Advanced Microscopy Reveals How Light Interacts With Tiny Nanoframes

Argonne and Northwestern University scientists teamed up to understand how light interacts with metallic nanoframes, with implications for biosensing, quantum information science and beyond.

27 Mar 2026

VIGO Photonics Expands its Global Presence Through the Acquisition of Infrared Associates

VIGO Photonics has successfully acquired the assets of InfraRed Associates, marking a major step in the company's global expansion strategy.

From VIGO Photonics 27 Mar 2026

Forge Nano Announces Opening of Taiwan Office to Accelerate AI-Driven Photonics Manufacturing and Expand Regional Operations

As AI-driven data center growth accelerates and next-generation architectures push silicon photonics into high-volume production, manufacturers face increasing pressure to overcome reliability, yield, and scaling bottlenecks.

From Forge Nano 26 Mar 2026

Strain and Advanced Materials Boost Performance in Atom-Thin Transistors

New modeling reveals how strain and high-k dielectrics mitigate phonon scattering in ultra-scaled MoS2 transistors, enhancing performance in nanometre devices.

24 Feb 2026

Enhancing SiC Photonic Circuits via Atomic Layer Processing

Atomic layer processing improves optical performance in SiC photonic devices, crucial for developing efficient quantum systems and integrated photonic circuits.

2 Feb 2026

Designing Quantum Light Sources With Atomic Precision in Ultrathin 2D Materials

Researchers have discovered how to design and place single-photon sources at the atomic scale inside ultrathin 2D materials, lighting the path for future quantum innovations.

16 Dec 2025

X-Ray Tomography Reveals Crystal Formation Within Liquid Metal

Researchers at the University of Sydney successfully synthesized the platinum crystals within liquid gallium.

25 Nov 2025

Prior Scientific Instruments Strengthens Global Position with Strategic Acquisition of US Vibration Isolation Specialist

Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., a leading provider of microscopy, photonics, and automation solutions, has completed the strategic acquisition of Kinetic Systems, Inc., a respected US-based manufacturer of advanced vibration isolation systems.

3 Oct 2025

Breakthrough Light Beam Could Transform Materials Research and Chip Technology

A team led by scientists at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have generated a highly exotic type of light beam, called a Poincare beam, using the FERMI free-electron laser (FEL) facility in Italy, marking the first time such a beam has been produced with a FEL.

20 Aug 2025

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