Light, as we usually conceive of it, is defined by the astonishing velocity at which it moves from one point to another. For ...

By striking a gold nanorod off-center with an electron beam, researchers found a simple way to make light spin.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The controlled rotation of micro- and nanoscale objects plays a crucial role in sensing, imaging, biomedicine, and manufacturing. Micro- and nanorotors have proved effective in ...