Photonics

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  IIT Hyderabad To Host Photonics 2026, Bringing Global Researchers And Industry Experts Together

  The IIT Hyderabad is hosting 17th edition Photonics 2026 bringing together global experts to discuss development in optics and laser technologies.

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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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  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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  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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  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...

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  Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time

  In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improv...

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  Russia Delays Key Science Projects: Everything You Need to Know

  Russia has postponed its SKIF Photon Source, Kurchatov Synchrotron Radiation Source modernisation, and neutron research expansion due to trade sanctions and budget issues. The sanctions restrict access to specialised equipment needed for these projects, now dependent on alternative sources. Officials remain optimistic about completing them by adjus...

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  IIT-Mandi Developing Quantum Computer That Will Use Photons For Computing

  The Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, is developing a first-of-its-kind indigenous room-temperature quantum computer that will use photons for faster calculations, according to officials.

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  MTS brand CDMA telecom operator Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) on Wednesday announced lower tariff call rates.

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  Scientists Claim to Create Matter From Nothing, Prove Schwinger Effect Correct

  The experiment has also proved that a theory shared 70 years ago - the Schwinger effect - was correct.