Physicists at Harvard have developed a powerful new laser-on-a-chip that emits bright pulses in the mid-infrared spectrum – ...

Beams of light can be twisted to form optical vortices that take a similar shape; optical vortices are often used for wireless transmission of data, the creation of holograms, and numerous other ...

The "Where the Light Gets In" exhibit features illuminated "spears" piercing 43 trees. The display is meant to be a "death ritual" acknowledging the trees' removal for new construction. A public ...

They are analogous to the photons in a laser, all lined up the same way, producing what physicists call a coherent beam of light. On the quantum mechanical level, atoms have dual personalities ...

Scientists have managed to use (invisible) infrared light to send data wirelessly at a record speed ... that is not an issue in this experiment because of the narrow and barely visible beam but also ...

It transmits data wirelessly through focused, invisible beams of light, typically in the near-infrared spectrum Leading the project is Mahesh Krishnaswamy, who suffered from limited internet access in ...

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA.

Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation uses beams of light to treat acne and scarring, and to improve the look of the skin. There are two main types of lasers: ablative and nonablative. Both treat ...