The fast algorithms in Fourier optics have invigorated multifunctional device design and advanced imaging technologies. However, the necessity for fast computations limits the widely used conventional Fourier methods, where the im

Ultrafast imaging simultaneously pursuing high temporal and spatial resolution is a key technique to study the dynamics in the microscopic world. However, the broadband spectra of ultra-short pulses bring a major challenge to trad

The embedded ultra-precision displacement measurement is of great interest in developing high-end equipment as well as precision metrology. However, conventional interferometers only focus on measurement accuracy neglecting the se

In two-dimensional (2D) material studies, tracking the anisotropic ultrafast carrier dynamics is essential for the development of optoelectronic nano-devices. Conventionally, the anisotropic optical and electronic properties are i

Optical frequency combs (OFCs) have enabled significant opportunities for high-precision frequency metrology and high-resolution broadband spectroscopy. Although nonlinear photonics chips have the capacity of frequency expansion f

Ultra-high-quality-factor (Q) resonators are a critical component for visible to near-infrared (NIR) applications, including quantum sensing and computation, atomic timekeeping and navigation, precision metrology, microwave photon

High-power, high-efficiency single-mode vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are crucial in the realm of green photonics for high-speed optical communication. However, in recent years, the power and efficiency of singl

Cylindrical vector beams (CVBs) with special polarization distribution have been extensively investigated due to the unique ways of interacting with matter. Although several configurations have been developed to generate CVBs, suc

Sensitive detection of remote vibrations at nanometer scale owns promising potential applications such as geological exploration, architecture, and public security. Nevertheless, how to detect remote vibration information with hig

133Cs, the only stable cesium (Cs) isotope, is one of the most investigated elements in atomic spectroscopy and was used to realize the atomic clock in 1955. Among all atomic clocks, the cesium atomic clock has a special place, si

Quantum-dot mode-locked lasers have advantages such as high temperature stability, large optical bandwidth, and low power consumption, which make them ideal optical comb sources, especially for wavelength-division multiplexing (WD

The fiber single-cavity dual-comb laser (SCDCL) is an emerging light-source architecture that opens up the possibility for low-complexity dual-comb pump-probe measurements. However, the fundamental trade-off between measurement sp

Image reconstruction through the opaque medium has great significance in fields of biophotonics, optical imaging, mesoscopic physics, and optical communications. Previous researches are limited in the simple linear scattering proc

Achieving ultra-precise wide-range terahertz (THz) phase modulation has been a long-standing challenge due to the short wavelength and sensitive phase of THz waves. This paper proposes a new ultra-high precision phase control meth

An optical frequency comb, as a spectrum made of discrete and equally spaced spectral lines, is a light source with essential applications in modern technology. Cavity optomechanical systems were found to be a feasible candidate f

Programmable photonic integrated circuits (PPICs) emerge as a novel technology with an enormous potential for ground-breaking innovation. Different architectures are currently being considered that dictate how waveguides should be

Improving the functionality of an optical sensor on a prefabricated platform relies heavily on an optical signal conditioning method that actively modulates optical signals. In this work, we present a method for active modulation

The layered two-dimensional material tungsten diselenide (WSe2) has triggered tremendous interests in the field of optoelectronic devices due to its exceptional carrier transport property. Nevertheless, the limited absorption of W

Two-dimensional (2D) graphene has emerged as an excellent partner for solving the scarcity of ultraviolet photodetectors based on three-dimensional (3D) AlGaN, in which the design of a 2D graphene/3D AlGaN junction becomes crucial

Flexible quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) show great promise for the next generation of flexible, wearable, and artificial intelligence display applications. However, the performance of flexible QLEDs still lags behind th

The dynamics of wave packets carrying a spatiotemporal vortex in the spatial fractional system is still an open problem. The difficulty stems from the fact that the fractional Laplacian derivative is essentially a nonlocal operato

Optical antennas play a pivotal role in interfacing integrated photonic circuits with free-space systems. Designing antennas for optical phased arrays ideally requires achieving compact antenna apertures, wide radiation angles, an

Optical trapping has revolutionized various scientific disciplines with its non-invasive, high-resolution manipulation capabilities. However, conventional optical tweezers face limitations in effectively manipulating metallic part

The dynamic and integrated control of near- and far-field electromagnetic waves is essential for advancing emerging intelligent information technology. Metasurfaces, distinguished by their low-profile design, cost-effectiveness, a