Transformation Optics – a fascinating branch of physics and engineering Transformation optics is a fascinating branch of physics and engineering that uses transformation principles to modify electromagnetic fields. It is a subfield of optics that…
Photonic Metamaterial (PM) A photonic metamaterial (PM), also called an optical metamaterial, is a type of electromagnetic metamaterial that interacts with light at terahertz (THz), infrared (IR), or…
Metamaterial Absorber – how they typically work A metamaterial absorber is a form of metamaterial designed to effectively absorb electromagnetic radiation, such as light. These intriguing structures are designed to efficiently absorb…
Regenerative Braking – an energy recovery mechanism Regenerative braking is an energy recovery technique that slows a moving vehicle or item by transforming its kinetic or potential energy into a form that…
Thermal Expansion Thermal expansion describes the tendency of materials to alter shape, area, and volume in response to temperature variations. It is the tendency of matter to…
New UV Broadband Spectrometer Transforms Air Pollutant Analysis A research team has created a broadband UV dual-comb spectrometer that can continuously assess air contaminants and analyze their interactions with the environment in real-time.…
Electromagnetic Forming (EMF) Electromagnetic forming (EMF) is a high-velocity, cold-forming method for electrically conductive metals, most notably copper and aluminum. It is a high-speed forming method that uses…
Magnetic Bearing A magnetic bearing is a type of bearing that sustains a load by magnetic levitation. Magnetic bearings provide mechanical support for moving parts without requiring…
Key Concepts of Electromagnetic Induction Electromagnetic induction is the process of creating an electromotive force (emf) across an electrical conductor in the presence of a changing magnetic field. Michael Faraday…
Electromagnet -Working Method An electromagnet is a type of magnet whose magnetic field is generated by an electric current. Unlike permanent magnets, which produce a constant magnetic field,…
Electromagnetism – a discipline of physics Electromagnetism is a discipline of physics that studies electromagnetic force, one of the four fundamental forces in nature. In physics, it refers to the interaction…
Physicists Build more Effective Solar Cells Paderborn University physicists used complicated computer simulations to create a novel design for solar cells that are substantially more efficient than prior models. Tetracene, a…