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Tag: waves[1]
A new method for creating metamaterials that bend light in unusual ways may bring practical applications closer. Sensor-equipped helmets that measure the shock from explosive devices could reach the field this year. Photonic crystals are being used by a Toronto startup to create commercial devices that offer better color and resolution than other flexible displays. Harvesting Power from the Ocean A new technology could generate electricity from waves. Computing with Light and Magnets A new way of controlling light could open the door to novel optical devices. Nanogenerator Fueled by Vibrations An array of zinc-oxide nanowires that generates current when vibrated with ultrasonic waves could provide a new way to power biological sensors and nanodevices. Superlenses and Smaller Computer Chips Researchers report using metamaterials to make devices that could transform computing, data storage, and optical microscopy. Quantum Detection of Tooth Decay A new laser device designed to detect the earliest stages of tooth decay could help dentists stop cavities in their tracks. [1]
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