Lawrence Livermore team's oblong-patterned photonic crystal fibers look set to help pulsed applications first.

Kaunas University team develops cheaper “hole-transporter” for 17% PV process efficiency.

Research project at Loughborough, UK, uses LIBS to identify heritage materials.

University of Southampton engineers test fly and safely land “SULSA” – a laser-printed unmanned aircraft.

Non-invasive device could end daily discomfort for people with diabetes; Leeds, UK, group aiming for market in 2-3 years.

Results presented at US industry forum; Imec also describes 35% potential of hybrid with silicon.

Optical technique appears able to distinguish between different tumor shapes in University of Twente study.

Q-Eye from UK’s Warwick University is sensitive to single photons; new spin-off targets applications in security.

Frequency comb ensures crosstalk between multiple comms channels within the same fiber is reversible.

Three-year ESSenTIAL program has taken technology to industry, developed new products, and trained hundreds in Si-Photonics techniques.

Scientists at Zepler Institute say method will enable "previously impossible" fiber structures and applications.

'Virtual lab' to specialize in development of ultra-high-efficiency photovoltaic devices for both CPV and consumer use.