New chip-sized optical amplifier can intensify light 100 times
Energy-efficient and small enough to fit in a smartphone, an optical amplifier developed at Stanford could improve fiber optic networks and spur new technologies in biosensing, data communications, and more.
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February 27, 2026
A life-changing shift from neuroscience to cystic fibrosis research
Stanford psychologist Jeff Wine dedicated his career to improving outcomes for cystic fibrosis patients, including his own daughter.
January 28, 2026
Light-based platform sets the stage for quantum supercomputers
A new “parallel interface” developed at Stanford enables quick data extraction from quantum computers and has the potential to scale into networked quantum supercomputers.
November 21, 2025
How artists can ‘interrupt’ artificial intelligence
Stanford digital media artist Morehshin Allahyari uses AI in her studio and the classroom to bring creative, critical thinking to the use of the technology that is rapidly becoming ubiquitous.
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