Researchers Develop Innovative Flat Optics for Ultraviolet Light
PHOTONICS NEWS · OPTICS · RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
A new approach to UV photonics. Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative optical metasurface capable of reflecting and focusing ultraviolet light using tiny air-filled structures embedded in silicon.
Unlike conventional curved lenses, this ultra-thin optical structure uses precisely engineered microstructures to control and focus UV light.
Why does this matter?
The technology could open up new possibilities in:
- Compact optical systems
- High-resolution UV imaging
- Spectroscopy and optical sensing
- Integrated measurement and diagnostic systems
This development represents another exciting step towards miniaturised and integrated photonic technologies.
Source: optics.org · November 9, 2026 ·
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