Investor BGF leads series A venture round in compound semiconductor spin-out from the University of Sheffield.

Single lidar system and AI analysis could remove need for multiple light sources.

A new patterned spintronic emitter enables room-temperature control of terahertz wave polarization.

Colorado team uses compact sourceof X-rays to create high-res images of gas turbine blade.

Development of silicon photonics-based device moves on to clinical feasibility studies.

Scientists at CAS develop compact, solid-state laser system that generates 193-nm coherent vortex beam.

Luminar narrows focus to new 'Halo' platform as Ouster looks to transform its product portfolio.

…while Rochester’s RAM Photonics launches fiber array for AI connectivity.

Capasso Group at Harvard SEAS invents multimodal light manipulator that “could replace beam-splitting waveguides.”

Potential $430M merger expected to complete later this year; should make femtosecond laser approach more cost-effective.

Discrepancy between manufacturers’ specifications and ISE measurements has increased, based on 70,000 tests since 2012.

Long-term deal with Italian cable giant will see Florida startup's advanced fiber produced at facility in Eindhoven.