Optical luminescence thermometry has been gaining increasing attention, as it allows contactless temperature measurement even under extreme conditions. A key concept in this field is so-called ...

Figure 1: Concept of LSC window based on ultra-earth-abundant Si quantum dots. Here, we use Si quantum dots to realize the first efficient large-area LSC based on indirect-bandgap colloidal ...

Optical anti-counterfeiting technology has become a common preventative measure in daily life. Visually readable codes based on optical materials are often used because they are difficult to replicate ...

A method of optically selecting and sorting nanoparticles according to their quantum mechanical properties has been developed by researchers in Japan. The method could prove a crucial tool for makers ...

How do nanostructures keep plastics transparent while improving toughness and light control? PMMA, polycarbonate, COC ...

Optical luminescence thermometry has been gaining increasing attention, as it allows contactless temperature measurement even under extreme conditions. A key concept in this field is so-called ...