Beams of light that can be guided into corkscrew-like shapes called optical vortices are used today in a range of applications. Pushing the limits of structured light, Harvard applied physicists in ...

Nature follows mathematical rules and creates repeating patterns across completely different organisms and environments.

The optical rotatum's logarithmic spiral follows a pattern found often in nature, including nautilus shells. Credit: Capasso Lab / Harvard SEAS The optical rotatum's logarithmic spiral follows a ...

Learn about the optical rotatum, a newfound structure of light that exhibits a spiral pattern linked with various parts of nature. Patterns exist all around the world, creating unforgettable designs ...