Sensing technologies at the epicenter of military priorities, as IR vision is “the eyes of warfighters”, says Nibir Dhar.

More efficient conversion promises improvements in imaging, sensing and communications.

Millimeter-sized tip also said to be suitable for urology and kidney endoscopy procedures.

Berkeley Lab’s optical system “could calm jitters of high-power lasers”, say developers.

Ireland-led initiative to develop disruptive photonics packaging and test tech is “at the forefront of global photonics industry”.

Partnership of Fraunhofer IWS and Israeli firms Civan Lasers and A. Kotliar Laser Welding Solutions for additive manufacturing apps.

Incorporating transparent phosphate salt makes perovskite cells safer for the environment.

Japan research institute sets new record for long haul transmission over 4-core fiber.

New platform combines patterned excitation and wide-field detection.

Aim is to mass-produce the miniature component for €1, targeting diverse self-test applications within two years.

University of Houston device could improve image quality in endoscopes and cameras.

Tampere University develops new way to exploit polarization in ultra-fast lasers.