Stanford engineers and physicists study quantum characteristics of 'combs' of light

The silicon carbide microrings developed by the Vučković Lab, as seen through a scanning electron microscope at the Stanford Nano Shared Facilities. (Image credit: Vučković Lab)
Dec 16 2021
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Frequency microcombs, specialized light sources, are spaced so precisely that this system is used to measure all manner of phenomena and characteristics. Microcombs are currently in development that have the potential to enhance countless technologies, including GPS systems, telecommunications, autonomous vehicles, greenhouse gas tracking, spacecraft autonomy and ultra-precise timekeeping.