Photonic

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  Researchers Unveil How Atomic Entanglement Enhances Light Bursts

  Researchers at the University of Warsaw and Emory University discovered that quantum entanglement between atoms enhances superradiant light bursts. The study reveals how interatomic forces and entanglement boost collective photon emission, providing new design rules for quantum batteries, sensors, and communication systems that can charge or respon...

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  Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz

  Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.

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  Cambridge Team Uncovers Unexpected Quantum Behaviour in Non-Metal Organic Molecule

  Cambridge scientists have made a major leap in solar innovation by discovering a quantum effect in an organic molecule, P3TTM. This new material can convert light into electricity with unprecedented efficiency, potentially leading to the next generation of lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective solar power systems.

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  Our Bodies Emit A Faint Visible Light That Fades When We Die, Suggests Study

  This phenomenon, known as ultraweak photon emission (UPE) or biophoton emission, suggests that all living things subtly glow during life, a glow that fades when life ends.

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  Human Brain Literally Emits Light Through Your Skull, Study Finds

  Scientists reveal the brain emits faint light that reflects mental activity, opening a new path for non-invasive brain monitoring.

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  With AI Projects, Taiwan Seeks To Boost Its Economy By $510 Billion

  Taiwan plans to launch its "Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects" initiative, aiming to generate more than 15 trillion Taiwanese dollars ($510 billion) in economic value by 2040 as it strives to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.

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  Breakthrough Laser Tech Enhances LiDAR Accuracy and Gas Detection

  Researchers from NTNU and EPFL have developed a compact, low-cost laser on a photonic chip using thin-film lithium niobate. This new laser enables ultrafast, mode-hop-free tuning and delivers stable performance with a single control knob. Demonstrated in LiDAR systems, it achieved 4 cm range precision for self-driving cars and also detected trace h...

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  NASA Chandra Spots Distant X-Ray Jet; Telescope Faces Major Budget Cuts

  NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected a massive X-ray jet from quasar J1610+1811, 11.6 billion light-years away. The jet travels at nearly the speed of light, illuminating black hole behavior during the universe’s early era. However, Chandra now faces potential defunding under NASA’s proposed budget. Astronomers warn that cutting Chan...

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  Quantum Tech Could Finally Let Astronomers Snap Direct Images of Earth-Like Exoplanets

  Astronomers are harnessing quantum mechanics to build a coronagraph that could directly image Earth-like exoplanets previously obscured by stellar glare. By sorting light waves at the photon level, the device bypasses traditional diffraction limits, revealing faint planetary signals. This breakthrough may redefine how scientists explore distant wor...

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  Living Things Emit A 'Ghostly Glow' That Vanishes When We Die, Scientists Claim

  The existence of this faint glow might be debatable, but scientists at the University of Calgary have come up with a study explaining the phenomenon.

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  Google X Introduces Taara Chip to Enable High-Speed Internet via Light Beams

  Google X has unveiled the Taara chip, a silicon photonics device that transmits high-speed internet via light beams. Unlike traditional fiber-optic cables, which require extensive underground installation, this technology provides a cost-effective and scalable alternative. Field tests demonstrated speeds of 10 Gbps over a one-kilometre distance. De...

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  World’s First Modular Quantum Computer Operates at Room Temperature

  A room-temperature quantum computer has been developed by Xanadu, addressing scalability and error correction challenges in the field. Named Aurora, the system uses photonic qubits and connects multiple modules via fibre optics, removing the need for extreme cooling. Published in Nature, the study highlights its potential for large-scale quantum da...

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  First Modular Quantum Computer Works at Room Temperature Without Cooling

  Scientists have developed Aurora, the first modular quantum computer that operates at room temperature. Unlike traditional quantum systems requiring near absolute zero temperatures, Aurora uses photonic qubits interconnected via fiber optics. This innovation by Xanadu enhances fault tolerance and scalability, paving the way for future quantum data ...

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  Researchers Study Dark Matter Conversion Signals in Earth's Ionosphere

  A study explored the potential of Earth's ionosphere as a medium to detect dark matter particles, specifically axions and dark photons. Researchers propose that these particles could convert into low-frequency radio waves within the ionosphere's plasma, creating detectable signals. By utilizing small, cost-effective dipole antennas, scientists aim ...

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  Scientists Demonstrate Negative Time in Quantum Experiments at Toronto Lab

  University of Toronto researchers observed “negative time” in photons through quantum experiments. Led by physicist Daniela Angulo, the study measured interactions between light and matter, revealing energy state changes in less than zero duration. While it challenges traditional time concepts, the findings remain consistent with Einstein's rel...