Three-dimensional nanoconfinement of broadband optical energy in...
We demonstrate the confinement of broadband optical energy in the visible to near-infrared regime in a three- dimensional nanoscale volume with high energy efficiency in a nanostructure consisting of...
View ArticleComplete determination of the orientation of NV centers with radially...
In this paper, we report on the precise determination of the orientation of NV centers by imaging with a radially polarized beam. Vectorial Debye theory is applied to the field in the focus of radially...
View ArticleBroadband excitation and collection in fiber-optic nonlinear endomicroscopy
Broadband excitation and collection in a fiber-optic nonlinear endomicroscope are realized by using a single hollow-core double-clad photonic crystal fiber and a gradient index lens. Femtosecond pulses...
View ArticleSurface-mode enhanced photonic-crystal nano-imaging observed by a scanning...
In this paper, we experimentally demonstrate the sub-wavelength loss-less nano-imaging effect achieved by the surface-mode coupling in a negative refraction silicon photonic crystal at a wavelength of...
View ArticleParallel multiphoton microscopy with cylindrically polarized multifocal arrays
Diffraction-limited cylindrically polarized multifocal arrays are created in the focal region of a high numerical-aperture objective for multiphoton microscopy by applying the dynamic phase modulation...
View ArticleIn situ third-order non-linear responses during laser reduction of graphene...
High-quality continuous (GO) thin films are prepared by a self-assembly method. Z-scan measurements during the laser-induced reduction process unveil in situ nonlinear responses in the GO film....
View ArticleTweezing and manipulating micro- and nanoparticles by optical nonlinear...
The precise control and manipulation of micro- and nanoparticles using an optical endoscope are potentially important in biomedical studies, bedside diagnosis and treatment in an aquatic internal organ...
View ArticleBreaking the diffraction-limited resolution barrier in fiber-optical...
Although fiber-optical two-photon endoscopy has been recognized as a potential high-resolution diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in vivo, its resolution is limited by the optical diffraction nature...
View ArticleHetero-structured lumpy nanoparticle conformal structure for high absorbance...
We present a concept for enhancing the absorbance of amorphous-silicon solar cells by using hetero-structured nanoparticles consisting of dielectric core particles combined with small metallic surface...
View ArticleGroup theory of circular-polarization effects in chiral photonic crystals...
We use group or representation theory and scattering matrix calculations to derive analytical results for the band structure topology and the scattering parameters, applicable to any chiral photonic...
View ArticleLoad-adaptive networking for energy-efficient wireless access
© 2015 Elsevier B.V. Energy-efficient operation is essential for mobile network operators to meet the growing demand for higher data rates while managing rising operating costs. Here, the main...
View ArticleVehicle crash can FEA model simulation and validation with experiment data
Vehicle crash-can transfers the kinetic energy into strain energy stored in the structure via a sequential deformation wall crushing process. The performance of the crash can FEA model and its ability...
View ArticleExploring the level of inter professional engagement within a chiropractic...
Background: Part of chiropractic education involves a requirement for clinical education. Traditionally the clinical education for chiropractors has been profession specific, with little inter...
View ArticleGraphene oxide nanoparticles for enhanced photothermal cancer cell therapy...
Nano-sized graphene and graphene oxide (GO) are promising for biomedical applications, such as drug delivery and photothermal therapy of cancer. It is observed in this work that the ultrafast reduction...
View ArticleQuorum protection, growth and survival
T For the growth of a cell culture, one inoculates not with one cell but with a quorum of cells. This most often a requirement, not just a convenience, and most of us take this for granted without...
View ArticleAustralian GP registrars' use of e-resources
Traditional face-to-face learning opportunities for Australian GP registrars are complemented by the use of e-resources. The current study aimed to investigate GP trainees' use of e-resources and their...
View ArticleWavelength conversion of DP-QPSK signals in a silicon polarization diversity...
Multichannel wavelength conversion is experimentally demonstrated for high-speed 128 Gb/s dual-polarization quadrature phase-shift keying signals using four-wave mixing in a polarization diversity...
View ArticleA photographic investigation of simulated realities in Hong Kong’s urban...
This practice-led research project is a photographic investigation into the artistic, visual simulations and their effect on the perception of the urban landscape in the city of Hong Kong....
View ArticleReal-Time deep image rendering and order independent transparency
In computer graphics some operations can be performed in either object space or image space. Image space computation can be advantageous, especially with the high parallelism of GPUs, improving speed,...
View ArticleImproving English as a foreign language teacher education in Indonesia: the...
This study is an investigation of an English teacher education program at a state-owned university in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to gather information about this teacher education program in...
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