Tag: optical materials
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3D-Printed Helixes Show Promise as THz Optical Materials
Breakthrough in THz Materials Using 3D-Printed Helixes Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have advanced the field of terahertz (THz) technologies by optimizing and 3D-printing helical structures that can serve as novel optical materials. THz frequencies occupy a sweet spot between microwaves and infrared light, offering exciting possibilities for telecommunications, sensing, and imaging. However,…
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3D-Printed Helixes Pave the Way for THz Optical Materials in Next-Gen Telecom
Introduction: A Terahertz Gap Gets Narrower Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are advancing a promising solution to the long-standing terahertz (THz) gap that hampers next-generation telecommunications. By designing, optimizing, and 3D-printing helical structures, LLNL scientists are crafting optical materials that can manipulate THz waves with unprecedented control. This approach could unlock faster data…