Trapping Sound and Light on a Chip

Scientists at the University of Twente have developed a new technique to effectively trap soundwaves and light, using multilayer silicon nitride waveguides. The research project successfully proved that manipulating light with sound in large-scale circuits is viable and compatibl … | Continue reading


@utwente.nl | 2 years ago

Creating 3D maps of complex buildings for disaster management

In case of an emergency, first responders like the fire brigade need up-to-date information. 2D maps are a common source of information but they can be difficult to read in an emergency situation. UT PhD-student Shayan Nikoohemat created an algorithm that can accurately generate … | Continue reading


@utwente.nl | 4 years ago

Using Light to Encrypt Communications

Researchers of the UT found a new way to protect data from attacks with quantum computers. As they published today in New Journal of Physics. With quantum computers on the rise, we can no longer exclude the possibility that a quantum computer will become so powerful it can break … | Continue reading


@utwente.nl | 4 years ago