Virtual conference hears that new applications and markets will likely eclipse current use of the technology in communications.

Fraunhofer ISE researchers pass 25% efficiency with tandem cell, with plans in place to further improve performance.

European research group will develop optical biosensor technology.

Anna Mignani of the European Research Council describes which projects get funded – and how to qualify.

Objective is to help Facebook prototype new optical technologies for applications in AR/VR space.

EU-funded project ROBUST examining marine soil samples on Pacific floor non-destructively.

University of Montpellier project studied epitaxial integration of mid-IR laser sources.

University of Bristol group says they will become part of secure "household internet connections".

University of Adelaide project could prove useful for many beam-shaping applications.

Aerobornitride is a highly porous material made of white graphene enabling new laser light applications.

University of Utah enhances depth of focus through nanostructures on the lens surface.

Researchers at Southampton's Zepler Institute for Photonics say this technology "will soon eclipse conventional optical fiber rates."