MTL News Archives for 2013

Chips that can steer light


January 9, 2013

Record-setting 'optical phased arrays' could lead to better laser rangefinders, smaller medical-imaging devices and even holographic TVs.

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Because of the interference of the phase-shifted light beams emitted by the antennas, images of the MIT logo appear to hover above the surface of the chip. Image: Jie Sun

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