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Read article: Quantum dot LEDs bend and fold like origami paper Nanophotonics Research update Quantum dot LEDs bend and fold like origami paper New technique based on laser etching creates 3D light-emitting devices
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Read article: Enhanced optical tweezer speeds up nanodiamond transport Nanophotonics Research update Enhanced optical tweezer speeds up nanodiamond transport Combination of laser beam and AC electric field yields fast, reliable control over nanoparticles’ positions
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