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Tunable filters are a powerful way of implementing narrow-band imaging mode over wide wavelength ranges, without the need of purchasing a large number of narrow-band filters covering all strong emission or absorption lines at any redshift.…
A fillable air cavity with a high quality (Q) factor and large-scale electric field confinement is highly desired in many optical applications. Yet, it remains challenging due to the dielectric transparency and metal loss in optical and…
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