New research has uncovered a novel way to combine two different states of matter. For one of the first times, topological photons -- light -- has been combined with lattice vibrations, also known as ...

Since the introduction of the first ruby laser—a solid-state laser that uses the synthetic ruby crystal as its laser medium—in 1960, the use of lasers has expanded significantly in scientific, medical ...

New research by a City College of New York team has uncovered a novel way to combine two different states of matter. For one of the first times, topological photons—light—has been combined with ...

When we look at the world around us, all that we see is thanks to light. It reflects, refracts, and interacts, carrying shape ...

Researchers have finally proven what it takes to kickstart photosynthesis. Using techniques from the realms of biology and quantum physics, the scientists were able to track photons interacting with ...

LEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- One of the most complex high-tech machines on Earth is back up and running Wednesday in Lemont at the Argonne National Laboratory. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, U.S. Department ...

For photosynthesis, one photon is all it takes. Only a single particle of light is required to spark the first steps of the biological process that converts light into chemical energy, scientists ...