The propagation of light is explained by Maxwell’s equations. Although he worked them out in the 19th century, they are consistent with both relativity and quantum mechanics.

Engineers have invented a method to control light propagating in confined pathways, or waveguides, with high efficiency by using nano-antennas. They built photonic integrated devices that had ...

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To Newton's atomic theory of light, there was the very successful wave theory, which explained typical light behavior such as refraction (the change in the direction of propagation of light when ...

Topological spin textures, spatially organized patterns linked to the intrinsic angular momentum of particles, have proved to be highly advantageous for the development of spintronics and quantum ...

How can light which has been captured in a solar cell be examined in experiments? Scientists have succeeded in looking directly at light propagation within a solar cell by using a trick. The ...

The researchers managed to image light propagation with a microscope and saw that it behaved as predicted. Moreover, they witnessed the topology, or mathematical description, in the observed light.

Researchers have developed a new technique for visualizing light propagation through an optical nanofiber. The result is a non-invasive measurement of the fiber size and shape and a real-time view of ...

How can light which has been captured in a solar cell be examined in experiments? Jülich scientists have succeeded in looking directly at light propagation within a solar cell by using a trick ...