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Roadmap on Optics and Photonics for Security and Encryption 

Stern, A.; Wang, Xinyuan; Xia, T.; Xiao, Y.; Zhenwei, X.; Zhu, S.; Jana, A.; Lam, E.Y.; Long, G.-L.; Matoba, O.; Mi, Z.; Moon, I.; Nishchal, N.K.; Pan, D.; Peng, X.; Pinkse, P.W.H.; Javidi, B.; Carnicer González, Arturo; Ahmadi, K.; Awatsuji, Y.; Chen, Wanqi; Fournel, T.; Genevet, P.; Guo, J.; He, W.; Hebert, M.; Shi, Y.; Situ, G. (Publication date: 2026-01-29)

In 1994, Javidi and Horner published a paper in Optical Engineering that highlighted the ability of free space optical systems to manipulate sensitive data for authentication purposes. The underlying idea was effective yet ...

Analysis of the behavior of highly focused, radially coherent Dirichlet sources 

Martínez-Herrero, Rosario; Aviñoá, Marcos; Carnicer González, Arturo (Publication date: 2025-12-19)

We introduce a novel class of electromagnetic light sources that exhibit radial coherence, a degree of coherence characterized by a Dirichlet kernel, and with radial or azimuthal polarization. We provide a mathematical ...

Method for reducing specular reflections in Mueller matrix imaging 

Pardo, Iago; Bian, Subiao; Pascual Miralles, Esther; Arteaga Barriel, Oriol (Publication date: 2025-12-18)

Mueller matrix polarimetry has emerged as a powerful tool for non-destructiveoptical analysis of biological tissues and bioorganic materials, offering detailed insights intopolarization-specific properties such as ...

Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition 

Majumdar, Shubhadeep; Chaitoglou, Stefanos; Serafin, Jarosław; Farid, Ghulam; Ospina, Rogelio; Ma, Y.; Amade Rovira, Roger; Bertrán Serra, Enric (Publication date: 2025-12-05)

This study presents an innovative approach to fabricating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) through magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). These CNTs serve as a robust structural scaffold for the deposition of ...

The minimal chemotactic cell 

Battaglia, Giuseppe; Borges Fernandes, Barbara; Apriceno, Azzurra; Arango-Restrepo, Andrés; Almadhi, Safa; Ghosh, Subhadip; Forth, Joe; López-Alonso, Jorge Pedro; Ubarretxena-Belandia, Iban; Rubi, José Miguel; Ruiz-Perez, Lorena; Williams, Ian (Publication date: 2025-11-28)

The movement of cells and microorganisms in response to chemical gradients (chemotaxis) has played an essential role in the evolution of many biological processes. Cellular navigation works via the holistic assembly of ...

Rapid amyloid-β clearance and cognitive recovery through multivalent modulation of blood–brain barrier transport 

Gong, Qiyong; Tian, Xiaohe; Battaglia, Giuseppe; Chen, Junyang; Xiang, Pan; Duro-Castano, Aroa; Cai, Huawei; Guo, Bin; Liu, Xiqin; Yu, Yifan; Lui, Su; Luo, Kui; Ke, Bowen; Ruiz-Perez, Lorena (Publication date: 2025-11-28)

The blood‒brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective permeability barrier that safeguards the central nervous system (CNS) from potentially harmful substances while regulating the transport of essential molecules. Its ...

Meteorological factors and incidence of COVID-19 during the FIRST wave of the pandemic in Catalonia (Spain): A multi-county study 

Tobias, Aurelio; Molina, Tomàs, 1963-; Rodrigo Sánchez, Mario; Saez, Marc (Publication date: 2025-11-06)

The transmission of coronaviruses can be affected by several factors, including the climate. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the urgent need for rapid responses to contain the pandemic, it is essential to understand ...

C60 fullerene as an on-demand single photon source at room temperature 

Lahoz Sanz, Raul; Lozano Martín, Lidia; Brú Cortés, Adrià; Hernández Márquez, Sergi; Duocastella, Martí; Gómez Cama, José María; Juliá-Díaz, Bruno (Publication date: 2025-10-13)

Single photon sources are fundamental for applications in quantum computing, secure communication, and sensing, as they enable the generation of individual photons and ensure strict control over photon number statistics. ...

Responsive brushes and gels as components of soft nanotechnology<br /> 

Ryan, A.J.; Crook, C.J.; Howse, J.R.; Topham, P.; Jones, R.A.L.; Geoghegan, M.; Parnell, A.J.; Ruiz-Perez, Lorena; Martin, S.J.; Cadby, A.; Menelle, A.; Webster, J.R.P.; Gleeson, A.J.; Bras, W. (Publication date: 2025-07-15)

Progress in the development of generic molecular devices based on responsive polymers is discussed. Characterisation of specially synthesised polyelectrolyte gels, “grafted from” brushes and triblock copolymers is reported. ...

Thermoplasmonic Polymersome Membranes by In Situ Synthesis 

Barbieri, Valentino; González Colsa, Javier; Matias, Diana; Duro-Castano, Aroa; Thapa, Anshu; Ruiz-Perez, Lorena; Albella, Pablo; Volpe, Giorgio; Battaglia, Giuseppe (Publication date: 2025-11-14)

Thermoplasmonic nanoparticles, known for releasing heat upon illumination, find diverse applications in catalysis, optics, and biomedicine. Incorporating plasmonic metals within organic vesicle membranes can lead to the ...

In situ spectroellipsometric study of the nucleation and growth of amorphous silicon 

Canillas i Biosca, Adolf; Bertrán Serra, Enric; Andújar Bella, José Luis; Drévillon, B. (Publication date: 2012-10-09)

A detailed in situ spectroellipsometric analysis of the nucleation and growth of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a:Si:H) is presented. Photoelectronic quality a‐Si:H films are deposited by plasma‐enhanced chemical vapor ...

Thin silicon films ranging from amorphous to nanocrystalline obtained by Hot-Wire CVD 

Soler Vilamitjana, David; Fonrodona Turon, Marta; Voz Sánchez, Cristóbal; Bertomeu i Balagueró, Joan; Andreu i Batallé, Jordi (Publication date: 2013-10-29)

In this paper, we have presented results on silicon thin films deposited by hot-wire CVD at low substrate temperatures (200 °C). Films ranging from amorphous to nanocrystalline were obtained by varying the filament temperature ...

Light induced defects in thermal annealed hydrogenated amorphous silicon 

Serra-Miralles, J.; Bertomeu i Balagueró, Joan; Sardin, Georges; Roch i Cunill, Carles; Asensi López, José Miguel; Andreu i Batallé, Jordi; Morenza Gil, José Luis (Publication date: 2013-11-05)

The metastable defects of a-Si:H samples annealed at temperatures in the 300-550°C range have been studied by photothermal deflection spectroscopy (PDS). The light-soaked samples show an increase in optical absorption in ...

Pollutant Concentration Changes During the COVID-19 Lockdown in Barcelona and Surrounding Regions: Modification of Diurnal Cycles and Limited Role of Meteorological Conditions 

García Dalmau, Miguel; Udina Sistach, Mireia; Bech, Joan; Sola Salvatierra, Yolanda; Montolio, Joan; Jaén Flo, Clara (Publication date: 2022-05-03)

One of the consequences of the COVID-19 lockdowns has been the modification of the air quality in many cities around the world. This study focuses on the variations in pollutant concentrations and how important meteorological ...

The Theme of Earth Day and the social perception of what is really happening to our planet 

Molina, Tomàs, 1963- (Publication date: 2018-05-18)

Summary. The social perception of information is increasingly diverse and based on sources that in many cases are far removed from the traditional ones. New social mass media have opened the door to a universal 'rumorology,' ...

Reconstruction of Fresnel Holograms using partial wave front information 

Tudela Fernández, Raúl; Martín Badosa, Estela; Labastida i Juan, Ignasi, 1970-; Vallmitjana i Rico, Santiago; Carnicer González, Arturo (Publication date: 2014-02-07)

In this work we analyze the behavior of complex information in Fresnel domain taking into account the limited capability to display complex transmittance values of current liquid crystal devices, when used as holographic ...

Capes primes electrocròmiques de WO3 i conductores iòniques de Ta2O5 obtingudes per polvorització catòdica 

Corbella Roca, Carles (Publication date: 2020-07-06)

Per mitjà de la llum percebem una característica dels objectes molt important: el color. Al llarg de la història s'han investigat mètodes per modificar el color amb què són vistos els materials, ja sigui per motius ...

Vertically aligned carbon nanotubes for microelectrode arrays applications 

Castro Smirnov, J. R.; Jover, Eric; Amade Rovira, Roger; Gabriel, Gemma; Villa, Rosa; Bertrán Serra, Enric (Publication date: 2013-12-04)

In this work a methodology to fabricate carbon nanotube based electrodes using plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition has been explored and defined. The final integrated microelectrode based devices should present ...

Use of a spatial light modulator as an adaptable phase mask for wavefront coding 

Carles, Guillem; Muyo, G.; Bosch i Puig, Salvador; Harvey, A.R. (Publication date: 2016-05-02)

A wavefront-coded imaging system employing a spatial light modulator (SLM) for the agile implementation of phase masks is presented. The SLM is a liquid crystal display that can be modulated to implement cubic phase masks ...

Authentication of gold nanoparticle encoded pharmaceutical tablets using polarimetric signatures 

Carnicer González, Arturo; Arteaga Barriel, Oriol; Suñé i Negre, Josep M. (Josep Maria); Javidi, Bahram (Publication date: 2017-12-01)

The counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products represents concerns for both industry and the safety of the general public. Falsification produces losses to companies and poses health risks for patients. In order to detect ...

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