SCILIGHT
Observing the flow of porridge: a physical and rheological analysis
Profiling the rheology of foods with millimeter-sized ingredients, provided to sick patients with trouble swallowing, can help improve safety.
Large diameter diffractive lens enables detailed imaging in air and space
This flat, achromatic diffractive lens provides a lightweight, unobscured alternative to curved lenses and mirrors.
Security applications of metasurface holograms with color print features
Dual-functional hybrid metasurfaces integrating color printing and holography generate high-quality tricolor images that enhance document security
Water “diode” blocks waves but not boats
A unidirectional wave blocker could enhance the efficiency of harbors.
Designing a safer parachute
Simulations of radially closed parachutes reveal the flow dynamics of their advantageous structures
Joule-heated absorbent “sponge” cleans up crude oil spills
Cheap, efficient material rapidly separates oil from water, facilitating cleanup of environmental disasters.
Equipping diapers with sensor technologies
Smart diapers help caretakers monitor wetness levels and biomarker changes on the diaper surface, reducing the burden of scheduled checks and facilitating early disease detection
Examining a hit TV show action sequence using introductory mechanics
An outlandish scene from a hit TV series offers an opportunity for physics students to apply their skills to real-world problems.
