This article outlines the history and benefits of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM).
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
4 Apr 2019
This article provides a guide to designing optical thin films and their uses.
By Brett Smith
20 Feb 2019
This article describes how lasers can be used for quantum cryptography, specifically highlighting QKD technology.
By Brett Smith
17 Jan 2019
This article explores the optical properties of carbon nanotubes and their applications.
By Liam Critchley
4 Jan 2019
Photons can be bound together to form a photonic molecule.
By Isabelle Robinson
4 Jan 2019
In this article, we explore how gas sensing and optical fibers meet and can be used to detect gaseous molecules.
By Liam Critchley
3 Jan 2019
This article describes the methods required to set up a variety of schlieren optics.
By Liam Critchley
3 Jan 2019
This article gives a basic introduction of quantum optics, following the emergence of quantum-based applications in recent years.
By Liam Critchley
3 Jan 2019
Optical fibers are now being incorporated into medical procedures, in the form of optical sensors for surgery.
By Liam Critchley
31 Oct 2018
This article looks at some of the applications where schlieren optics is now used, focusing on the materials, aerospace and engineering industries.
By Liam Critchley
17 Oct 2018