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Compact, power efficient, and fiber-compatible lasers, wavelength converters, and amplifiers are vital devices for the future of fiber-optic systems and networks. Nonlinear optical effects, like Raman ...

Jun 20, 2025 Unlocking new optical power in glass nanostructures using precision printing Researchers created nanoscale glass structures with near-perfect reflectance, overturning long-held ...

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