New observations will be important for designing improved PCMs in the future for next-generation non-volatile memories
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Multiphoton photothermolysis under real-time image guidance enables precise closure of single blood vessels
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Modulating light polarization could improve telecoms energy efficiency
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Tiny device offers low power consumption by using ultralow-loss microresonator
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“Super-supermodes” allow laser light to be focussed to a small spot
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Technology could be adapted to operate in the terahertz range to boost wireless data capacity
Read article: Laser-driven radio transmitter has a vintage sound
A trained neural network can learn what parameters specific femtosecond laser patterned surfaces require with no input about the physics
Read article: Machine learning without understanding improves femtosecond laser patterning
Physics World journalists reflect on the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics
Read article: 2018 Physics Nobel honours three optics visionaries
Discovery could also improve our understanding of weather patterns and turbulent fluids
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Peter Leibinger, chief technology officer at the industrial laser and machine-tool firm TRUMPF, discusses progress in additive manufacturing
Read article: Growing pains for 3D printing
