"Dark photon" theory says light's interference patterns may emerge from quantum particles, not waves, upending centuries of ...

From integrated photonics to quantum information science, the ability to control light with electric fields -- a phenomenon known as the electro-optic effect -- supports vital applications such as ...

Optical computing has emerged as a powerful approach for high-speed and energy-efficient information processing. Diffractive ...

Complex fluids, such as polymer melts and concentrated suspensions, are foundational materials for industrial products, ...

Some processes in physics happen in the blink of an eye while others happen in the blink of a photon. This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Pierre Agostini of the Ohio State University, ...

Professor Ivan Smalyukh has been named a Fellow of Optica (formerly OSA) for his innovative research in soft condensed matter and optical physics. The election to Fellow is reserved for Optica members ...

Explore the multifaceted concept of the prism, illustrating how it reflects the interplay between perception, light, and ...

Manufacturing complex fluids industrially often involves mechanical forces that introduce internal stress and damage ...

Physics is the study of the underlying laws and mechanisms explaining how the universe works. Most of what we do in daily life is based on a principle or law of physics—dealing with forces, motion, ...

Discover the evolution of optical tweezers, a powerful tool used to manipulate particles at the microscopic scale. Explore their history, advancements, and wide-ranging applications in nanotechnology, ...