Rochester researchers document record-setting optical fiber
The innovative fiber—made of seven capillaries surrounding a hollow core—may be a promising platform for quantum information processing and other applications.
Underrepresented populations suffer most from COVID-19 in nursing homes, assisted living communities
Disparities in the number of cases and the number of deaths suggest that long-standing, fundamental inequalities in nursing homes are being “exacerbated by the pandemic,” Medical Center studies indicate.
Photonics researchers report breakthrough in miniaturizing light-based chips
A Rochester team demonstrates a new way to control light as it moves through integrated circuits, paving a research avenue in communications, computing, and photonics research.
Rochester scientist David Turnbull receives fusion award
Nonprofit research and educational foundation highlights “demonstrated leadership in applying results to laser facilities.”
Experiments replicate high densities in ‘white dwarf’ star remnants
Rochester researchers help lead work to simulate pressures of white dwarf stars, work that may offer ideas for creating new materials on Earth.
Rochester leads effort to understand matter at atom-crushing pressures
The University is the host institution for a NSF-funded national collaboration to explore ‘revolutionary states of matter.’
Project creates more powerful, versatile ultrafast laser pulse
Institute of Optics research sets record for shortest pulse for newly developed technology, work that has important applications in engineering and biomedicine.
Study: Twitter mirrors our attitudes and feelings about COVID-19
Themes of anxiety, depression, and fear of shortages emerge as Rochester researchers continue to mine social media as a reflection of the United States “in the moment.”
Laser scientists receive international award for ‘shock ignition’
Laboratory for Laser Energetics pioneers Ricardo Betti and Wolfgang Theobald honored by American and European Physical Societies.
Engineers help volunteer group provide protective gear for caregivers
A University engineering team uses 3-D printers and laser cutters to make face shields as part of a community-wide effort to supply much-needed safety equipment.