Researchers have taken atomic diffraction to a new level, revealing surprising behaviors in high-energy helium and hydrogen ...

Atomic diffraction has long been a cornerstone of quantum research, offering insights into the wave-like nature of particles. Recent advancements in this field have pushed the boundaries of what was ...

A material that is capable of the “reverse diffraction” of light and that is inspired by butterfly wings has been made by researchers in the US. The structure combines features of the butterfly’s ...

The new approach could enable kilometer length telescope membranes to be launched with current rockets for radically improved space telescopes. In a presentation to the NASA Institute for Advanced ...

Editor's Note: To view a PDF version of the article, Click Here. The commercial introduction of wafer-based, nanofabrication techniques now makes it possible to create a new class of optical ...