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

"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 ...

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.

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 ...