Optical vortex beams, characterized by their helical phase fronts and orbital angular momentum (OAM), are pivotal in applications such as high-capacity communication, optical manipulation, and quantum ...

The last time Texas experienced a “polar vortex effect” was last winter, when a cold front brought frigid temperatures and wind chills down to -15 degrees. David Montesino [email protected] ...

Nearly 7 feet of snow was dumped on Hamburg and Orchard Park over a three-day span last week, an "extreme" weather event that drew comparisons to the destructive Wall of Snow in 2014 and the crippling ...