Researchers designed a photonic crystal that changes and records colors, heals itself, and adheres to surfaces, offering ...

Photonic Crystal Fibers (PCFs) represent one of the most successful and impactful applications of photonic crystals. These specialized optical fibers incorporate a microstructured arrangement of ...

Strain gauges that change colour when stressed, bright backlight-free displays and highly sensitive biological sensors are all potential applications of tunable photonic crystal materials ...