Nanotechnology Spotlight – Latest Articles

Showing Spotlights 17 - 24 of 57 in category Metamaterials, Metasurfaces (newest first):

Advanced light-control surface enables new optical encryption

Researchers develop a nanoscale optical device that processes light differently based on direction and polarization, creating new possibilities for secure data encryption and information hiding.

November 6, 2024

Programmable materials decouple structure and property design

Programmable materials offer real-time control of mechanical properties, separating structure from function for breakthroughs in robotics, aerospace, and secure systems.

October 7, 2024

Programmable metasurfaces enable advanced hand gesture recognition

Scientists introduce a method using programmable metasurfaces to achieve highly accurate, wireless hand gesture recognition, overcoming challenges in existing technologies.

September 10, 2024

Metamaterial e-skin brings advanced multisensory capabilities to robotics and wearables

This metamaterial-based e-skin integrates multiple sensory inputs, including pre-contact detection and self-powered operation, advancing wearable and robotic technologies.

September 9, 2024

Novel metamaterial design transforms stealth, telecommunications, and medical imaging

A new multifunctional metamaterial with adaptable electromagnetic properties offers innovative solutions for stealth technology, improved signal clarity, and enhanced medical imaging.

August 29, 2024

New metamaterial sets record for refractive index in near-infrared light

Researchers develop gold nanohexagon superlattices with extraordinary optical properties, paving the way for advanced near-infrared technologies in imaging and communications.

August 28, 2024

Knitted metasurfaces enable flexible antennas for advanced electromagnetic applications

Researchers develop flexible metasurfaces using industrial knitting techniques, potentially revolutionizing portable antennas and electromagnetic devices for communications and sensing.

June 21, 2024

Flat optics revolutionize quantum light sources for enhanced communication and sensing

Flat optics metasurfaces enable enhanced, compact, and versatile quantum light sources for applications in quantum communication, sensing, and imaging.

April 25, 2024