Read article: Quantum dot LEDs go cadmium-free
The first highly efficient quantum-dot light-emitting diodes that do not rely on toxic heavy metals could find applications in next-generation TV displays
Read article: Nanophotonic structures enable artificial vision
New “smart” glass can distinguish between different objects and could find applications in areas like facial recognition
Read article: Atom patterning breaks new number record
New optical trap architecture contains defect-free patterns of 111 neutral atoms, a number that could scale up to a million
Read article: All-optical network mimics the brain’s neurons and synapses
System can learn, compute and recognize patterns quickly and efficiently
Read article: Facebook sets challenge for future photonic chips
Performance and manufacturing improvements will be crucial to drive scalability in Facebook’s growing network of data centres
Read article: Rotating resonator creates a one-way street for light
Device could find practical applications in optical circuits
Read article: Octopus skin inspires new infrared reflector
Shifting microstructures allow device to adapt properties as temperature changes
Read article: Optical transistor in silicon is a first
Tiny disc enables one laser to control the propagation of another
Read article: Optical data storage
Companies are continuing to build on the tremendous success of the compact disc by developing systems that could eventually replace the traditional video recorder
Read article: Light emission moves into the blue
Shuji Nakamura describes the advances that enabled his group to develop blue light-emitting diodes and lasers
