In the Optica Publishing Group journal Applied Optics, the researchers describe their new sensor, which uses an optical fiber and an optical phenomenon known as localized surface plasmon resonance.

Russia is using fiber-optic drones to gain an advantage in the Ukraine war. These drones are harder to detect and jam than traditional drones. Ukrainian forces are adapting their tactics to ...

Russian forces are using explosive-packed drones connected to their operators by fiber-optic cables to deliver unjammable precision strikes on Ukrainian troops and military equipment, and Kyiv is ...

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A drone controlled via a fiber-optic cable is seen during a test flight on December in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. On the Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba’s online shopping platform, with a couple of ...

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Fibre optics and optical communications is the use of thin strands of glass for sending information encoded into light over long distances. Total internal reflection prevents light inserted into ...

“The process starts with an external laser with a modulator that feeds light into the chip through an optical fiber. This way we convert electrical inputs to light,” Bandyopadhyay explain ...

Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation that damages your optic nerve. It can cause vision loss and pain when you move your eyes. As the inflammation goes away, your symptoms usually get better ...

We know fiber is essential to a healthy and nutritious diet, yet only 7% of Americans eat the recommended daily amount. A new study from Stanford Medicine underscores the importance of dietary ...

Fiber is a carbohydrate found in plant-based foods. Getting enough fiber in your diet helps your digestion, heart health, and blood sugar control. Research has linked digestive health to many ...