How Materials Advancements Advance Our View of the Cosmos
It is strange that the study of materials has been intertwined with the study of our universe. Somewhat paradoxically, improving our grasp of atoms has enabled us to answer questions about the cosmos. Although humanity has always looked to the stars in awe, our understanding of them has been constrained by our knowledge of geometry, algebra, physics, and materials. Throughout history, the discovery of new materials enabled the most advanced astronomical instruments of the era. These advanced
Photonics Spectra, October 2023