Recent advancements in this field have pushed the boundaries of what was once thought possible, demonstrating diffraction of ...

The emergence of imaging schemes capable of overcoming Abbe's diffraction barrier is revolutionizing optical microscopy. In 1873, the German physicist Ernst Abbe realized that the resolution of ...

Optical physics is the study of the fundamental properties of light and its interaction with matter. This includes classical optical phenomena such as reflection, refraction, diffraction and ...

Key takeawaysComputational microscopy has rapidly advanced in the last quarter-century, enabling researchers to visualize the ...

Quantum emitters are transforming nano-optics, crucial for single-photon sources and super-resolution imaging, paving the way for scalable quantum technologies.

In a new study published in Nature, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and collaborators show that the efficacy of a commonly used piezoelectric ceramic material can be dramatically ...

"A brilliant physicist, visionary leader, and exceptional mentor, Dr Chidambaram played a transformative role in shaping ...

Amid the many mysteries of quantum physics, subatomic particles don't always follow the rules of the physical world. They can exist in two places at once, pass through solid barriers and even ...

By Madhuri Thathachari It is with great sorrow I learnt of Dr. R. Chidambaram’s demise on Jan. 4, 2025. He was not only an ...

An international team of geophysicists says it has discovered evidence of a "lost world" hidden beneath the Western Pacific ...

Despite its upbeat subtitle, How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science, David Sobel’s widely praised new study of Marie Curie and the 45 women who worked in her laboratory reveals the ...