electrical engineering

A different kind of light

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The discovery of the incandescent light bulb has transformed human existence. New LED technologies promise to be the next step forward.

Brighter blue lights for faster communication

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High-performance blue-light-emitting diodes could boost white-light, high-speed data transmission.

A cool alternative to air conditioning

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An inexpensive passive cooling technology could be used to cool buildings in cities, reducing energy consumption.

A pure twist on optical data transfer

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The finding that light can be twisted very precisely may offer fresh options for communications infrastructure.

Light sensors detect larval pests munching on date palms

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Optical fibers wrapped around date palm trunks could help detect this tree’s most destructive pest early enough to save it.

Fiber glow brings more go for underwater communications

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KAUST scientists have developed an optical-based wireless network system that has significant potential for faster underwater optical communications.