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19 Jun 25
National Physical Lab significantly improves laser frequency stabilization

Key to this UK advance is an “unprecedented” long optical reference cavity.

19 Jun 25
Glasgow scientists detect light through human head heralding novel brain imaging

Demonstrates feasibility of using optical methods to access previously inaccessible deep brain regions.

18 Jun 25
Progress for mode-locked lasers: a tunable pulse duration in finest bandwidth

Shanghai scientists develop ultranarrow bandwidth mode-locked laser with a widely-tunable pulse duration.

17 Jun 25
TMOS develops nano-based filter for infrared range, promising cheaper spectrometers

Heat-tunable filter could see scanning and screening technology reduced in price and size.

17 Jun 25
Dual-wavelength strategy improves phototherapy of cancer

SIAT project enhances desired tumor ablation while minimizing damage to healthy tissues.

12 Jun 25
Xcimer Energy completes first private-sector electron-beam excimer laser

Denver-based inertial fusion startup’s laser is first of its kind built by any organization in more than 20 years.

11 Jun 25
SLAC and Wisconsin-Madison scientists develop an attosecond atomic x-ray laser

Promises new x-ray technologies, improving medical imaging, and quantum science.

11 Jun 25
Terahertz scattering reveals signs of damage and disease in tissues

Stony Brook University method could assist diagnosis of cancer or treatment of burns.

11 Jun 25
Japan’s NICT and Sony co-develop ‘first’ surface-emitting laser for communication

Using quantum dots as gain medium; based on NICT crystal growth and Sony processing.

10 Jun 25
Rice develops laser-powered soft robot arm for complex tasks

Promises control of implantable surgical devices or machines for handling delicate objects.

10 Jun 25
Retinal prostheses helps blind mice see

Nanowire tellurium implant restores photosensitivity and extends sight towards near-infrared.

09 Jun 25
imec and Ghent present single-chip microwave photonics system for signal processing

Programmable solution for fast wireless communication networks and microwave sensing.

 
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