A newly designed optical centrifuge allows scientists to control molecular rotation inside superfluid helium nano-droplets.

Physicists in Italy have demonstrated that empty space can cause light to rotate in the presence of a large magnetic field. Although the effect seen by Emilio Zavattini and co-workers on the PVLAS ...

Basic polarimeters are comprised of a light source, two polarizing filters, an eyepiece for direct observation of optical rotation and a sample tube containing a solvent of interest. This phenomenon ...

Light driven movement is challenging in nonliquid environments as micro-sized objects can experience strong dry adhesion to contact surfaces and resist movement. In a recent study, Jinsheng Lu and ...

Researchers carried out a pioneering experiment where they measured the effect of the rotation of Earth on quantum entangled photons. The work represents a significant achievement that pushes the ...

A team of researchers led by Philip Walther at the University of Vienna carried out a pioneering experiment where they measured the effect of the rotation of Earth on quantum entangled photons. The ...