Discovering The Topological Origin Of Surface Electromagnetic Waves
Scientists from the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have uncovered the origin of surface electromagnetic waves.
Holes Help Solar Absorbers Convert More Energy
A new design increases the amount of sunlight that a solar absorber can convert into heat. The novel solar absorber could be used to make solar technology more efficient and affordable. The discovery is the result of a partnership between the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in the United Arab Emirates and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Researchers Develop New Technique to Use Light in Metals to Transmit Information
A team of electrical engineers from the University of Utah have developed microscopic assemblies that use light to transmit information and were produced using an inexpensive inkjet printer.