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Revolutionary Photonic Origami Transforms Optical Device Creation

8/22/2025

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Researchers at Tel Aviv University created "photonic origami," folding ultra-thin glass sheets into 3D optical structures on silicon chips.
This technique produces precise optical devices, addressing limitations of traditional 3D printing.
Potential applications include micro-zoom lenses for smartphones and light-based components.
The findings, published in Optica, represent a significant advancement in photonics.

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Story summary

Researchers at Tel Aviv University created "photonic origami," folding ultra-thin glass sheets into 3D optical structures on silicon chips.
This technique produces precise optical devices, addressing limitations of traditional 3D printing.
Potential applications include micro-zoom lenses for smartphones and light-based components.
The findings, published in Optica, represent a significant advancement in photonics.