First image of the shape of a single photon revealed in light study

Nov 25, 2024

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A visualization of the shape of a photon

The first direct visualization of the shape of a photon has been created. These particles of light are impossible to photograph, but physicists at the University of Birmingham have now calculated their wave function to produce an accurate image of a photon as it’s emitted.

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Tags: Photon, Photonics, Image, Images, Visualization, University of Birmingham, Light, Particle physics, Elementary particles

Automated mooring system could replace dock workers by sucking up to ships

Nov 25, 2024

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Although autonomous, uncrewed ships are now being trialled, those vessels still need human workers to moor them when they come into port. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new automated suction-based mooring system. Continue Reading Category: Marine, Transport Tags: Autonomous, Ships

Plant-root casts could find use in lab-grown organs and more

Nov 25, 2024

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Even if you don’t know what 3D microfluidic networks are, that doesn’t change the fact that they have some very valuable possible uses. Scientists have now devised a much easier method of making the things, by taking casts of plant roots. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Kyushu University, Microfluidic, Glass, Plants, Biomimicry

First image of the shape of a single photon revealed in light study

Automated mooring system could replace dock workers by sucking up to ships

Plant-root casts could find use in lab-grown organs and more

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