Revolution in magneto-optics
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Physicists have reported seeing an unusually large Kerr rotation through 90 degrees in a single cerium-antimony (CeSb) crystal, much greater than the previous record of 14 degrees in the same material. This finding is not expected to have practical magneto-optical recording applications because it requires a single crystal, high fields, low temperatures and excessive reading wavelength. However, the new insights gained into the characteristics of CeSb can provide clues to other magneto-optical materials which can be used in future applications.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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Developing optofluidic technology through the fusion of microfluidics and optics
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The various methods used to implement optofluidic devices with recently developed microfluidic technologies that allow accurate control of liquids on small spatial scales are discussed. A description of optofluidic devices that fall into three broad categories of interactions, namely fluid-solid interfaces, purely fluidic interfaces and colloidal suspensions is provided.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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quantum non-demoliton measurements in optics
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The concept of quantum non-demolition (QND) measurement was introduced in the 1970s, originally dealing with mechanical oscillators for detecting gravitational waves. The basic features of quantum measurements are summarized, using the Stern-Gerlach experiment, and it is demonstrated that quantum optics can be used to demonstrated the effectiveness of a QND experiment.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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