Chemists are investigating the bizarre properties of certain materials that could be used to develop oxygen safety systems ...

Researchers at Rice University have developed a sophisticated 3D photonic-crystal cavity that can trap and control light in ...

Researchers have developed a machine-learning workflow to optimize the output force of photo-actuated organic crystals. Using ...

SINCE its discovery 1, early in 1928, the scattering of light with altered frequency has been investigated in many crystals, and much valuable information has been accumulated. The significance of ...

“We often assume the crystal structure doesn’t really change, but these new experiments show that the structure isn’t always static when light is absorbed,” said Schaller. This study’s findings are ...

Among them, photomechanical crystals deform in response to light, making them promising for lightweight and remotely controllable actuation. Their performance depends on factors such as molecular ...