POSTED: November 23, 2009
Nikolay Zheludev of the University of Southampton, U.K., has graciously permitted OPN to reproduce this fascinating video, which is related to Zheludev’s October OPN feature on metamaterial-induced transparency. It explores the science behind metamaterials—crystalline-like sub-wavelength arrangements of electromagnetic resonators that can exhibit exotic optical properties such as negative refraction and cloaking. With a focus on work being conducted at the University of Southampton, the video describes how metamaterials may usher in the next global technological paradigm shift—the photonics revolution. By controlling light with light, scientists can use metamaterials to transform defense, security and global information networks in ways that previously seemed unimaginable. Video by SpaceChannel.org, ©University of Southampton.
Links: October cover story: Metamaterial-Induced Transparency,
EPSRC Center for Nanostructure Photonic Metamaterials
Direct download: Metamaterials_podcast.mp4
POSTED: September 18, 2009
This is the first of a series of podcasts about articles in Optics & Photonics News, the monthly magazine of the Optical Society. In this month's podcast, OPN Managing Editor Christina Folz talks with OPN Senior Writer/Editor Patricia Daukantas about how to choose an ethical career in the field of optics. She also discusses the ethics of scientific publishing with OSA Fellow Anthony Campillo. Tony is OSA's Senior Director of Science Policy, and he also heads the Society's ethics review panel.
Links: OPN September cover story on how to choose an optical career
Direct download: Ethics_Podcast_Sep.mp3
