Grace Roman Space Telescope “one giant step” closer to unlocking the mysteries of universe.

Winning companies’ innovative photonics products will be announced at event at SPIE Photonics West in January.

$65 million investment in Bay Area intended to build on NIF breakthrough achieved in 2022.

To boost performance of high-power laser diodes, a key component of future fusion power plants.

Delivery of final infrared detector flight models to Thales Alenia Space wraps up 20-year program.

...and U Michigan develops pulsed, helical laser to control optical communications.

Networking and Nobel laureates complement technical program and exhibitions.

ATLAS research and development center scheduled to be completed by mid-2026.

World’s largest optical mirror successfully installed on support system prototype for the first time to validate telescope’s extraordinary performance.

Novel method for surface flaw detection on glossy and flat materials impressed the jury, out of more than 60 entries.

Association’s MV department expects national decline in sales for image processing sector in 2024.

Third annual meet-up in Washington DC brings together big hitters from industry and policy-makers.