A recent study from the (UEF) examines how photons—the fundamental particles of light—behave when they encounter sudden ...

Every time a wave crosses a boundary between two crystals, known as a grain boundary, it loses energy. If the crystals are smaller, there are more of these grain boundaries in a given volume.

"This work could lead to the first experimental realization of photonic time crystals, propelling them ... this research challenges the boundaries of how we can control the light-matter ...

Strong anchoring refers to a situation where the liquid crystal molecules are firmly aligned at the boundary, while weak anchoring allows for some flexibility in alignment. The findings indicate ...