Metallic thin films exhibit unique optical behaviours arising from the interaction of electromagnetic waves with free electrons constrained within nanometre-scale dimensions. The collective ...

An international research team led by the University of Bayreuth has discovered a metal that combines electrical conductivity with internal polarity. This enables it to exhibit second harmonic ...

A research team has successfully synthesized a metal nanocluster and determined its crystal structure. Their study provides experimental evidence for understanding and designing nanoclusters with ...

What is UV-Vis Spectroscopy? UV-Vis spectroscopy, short for ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, is an analytical technique that measures the absorption or reflectance of light by a sample in the ...

Advanced optical materials are crucial in the development of many everyday appliances that enhance our lives. These materials have the unique ability to manipulate light in various ways, allowing us ...