Can light itself cast a shadow? It may sound like a philosophical riddle, but researchers have found that under certain ...

has a powerful femto-second pulse laser and used it to create what might be the perfect solar absorber. You can see a video about the work, below. It stands to reason that white materials reflect ...

I won’t deny that I’ve seen posts about “laser-cutter techniques” before. Nevertheless, most of these past articles tend to focus on either acrylic or wood as the “material of choice ...

Scientists develop technique to transform Kevlar into graphene that combines health monitoring sensors and optical controls, ...

Laser processing equipment uses high-powered lasers to cut, trim, perforate, weld, join, or mark a variety of materials in plate or sheet form. They are used to process metals, plastics, semiconductor ...

photonics and laser physics, as well as a survey of modern optical and spectroscopic sensing applications. Emphasizes the connection between microstructural features of materials (e.g., grain size, ...

The discovery, centred around controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could revolutionise how much information we can deliver over cables.

Laser welding is accomplished at very high speeds with low heat generation and little or no distortion. Since filler materials are not required, laser welds are less bulky and more precise. Laser ...

Researchers have created a new material that will be pivotal in making the next generation of high-power electronics faster, transparent and more efficient.

Laser cutting is the use of a high-powered laser to cut, etch and engrave your material. Access to a laser cutter and CAD software Lasers cut by burning through the material and are incredibly ...

"And it allows for preprogramming distinct motion during light-triggered contraction and expansion of our photoresponsive material." The paper, "3D-Printed Hydrogels as Photothermal Actuators," is ...

Materials science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field that forms the foundation for many engineering applications by extending the current supply of materials, improving existing materials, ...