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03 Jun 25
ETH Zurich develops ultrathin lens that converts infrared into visible light

Based on LiNbO3 and nano patterning, the lenses have applications in tiny camera elements or banknote security.

28 May 25
LMU Munich develops ultrathin components that capture light better

Atomically layered systems promise smaller, more efficient photonic parts.

28 May 25
Michigan ups efficiency of OLED screens with its long-life blue PHOLED

New route to blue OLEDs that last as long as high-efficiency green and red sources.

27 May 25
Infrared contact lens gives wearers vision in the dark

USTC project puts photosensitive nanoparticles into lenses adding infrared- to visible-light perception.

26 May 25
Arizona developing first petahertz-speed phototransistor

Offers route to computers millions of times faster than current ambient processors.

22 May 25
Kobe devises one-pixel camera for recording holographic movies

New technique can obtain images outside the visible spectrum and even through tissues.

21 May 25
Hong Kong Polytech develops microlaser sensors to boost biosensing

3D micro-printed polymer whispering gallery mode laser sensors promise lab-on-chip diagnostics.

21 May 25
CEA-Leti integrates GaN microLED and organic photodetectors into displays

Presentation at Display Week “paves the way toward displays that also sense the environment,” says institute.

21 May 25
Jinan University captures snapshots of fast-spinning objects

Single-pixel sensor method improves monitoring of turbine blades and jet engines.

12 May 25
Korea’s POSTECH develops sub-millimeter waveguide to shrink AR glasses

Researchers significantly reduce thickness and weight using a single-layer waveguide.

07 May 25
WISDOM project aims for sharper machine vision

Singapore/US program combines optics, optoelectronics and electronics in sensor research.

07 May 25
U.S. Naval Research Lab’s NIKE laser refocused from NIF to nuclear deterrence…

...and Florida Atlantic University awarded $2.1 M to establish U.S. Air Force Center of Excellence.

 
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