Novel approach to biological imaging developed by Vienna-based consortium; suited to sensitive and dynamic samples.

Aims to adapt engineering tests to biomechanics applications for medical benefits.

Industry-focused scheme to develop a variety of laser-based processes for making high performance components.

Solliance, Eindhoven University of Technology open high-precision solar test facility on Philips campus.

Photo-conversion efficiency and output improved as upconverters make infrared radiation count.

Paper-based tests for disease biomarkers could transform patient diagnostics.

Photonex conference hears of progress in performance – and application of – high power diode lasers.

Refined recipe for high-efficiency solar cells, using sodium and potassium doping, published in Nature Materials.

Universities of Aston and Novosibirsk establish Russian research pole for fiber-optics, lasers and nonlinear photonics.

TU Vienna researchers develop symmetrical cascade laser to boost power. Applications in identifying molecular "fingerprints".

Nationwide initiative to develop cutting-edge imaging technologies for research.

University of Stuttgart will lead two international consortia with distinct objectives.