World’s largest annual optics and photonics conference and exhibition returns to San Francisco’s Moscone Center in January.

Last of six meter-scale optical components delivered to SLAC, with CCD camera’s shipment to Chile expected next summer.

New round of funding will enable next stage of development for defense applications and other capabilities.

Survey finds that three decades after its invention OCT is set to support a $1.5 billion market.

Dr. Gapontsev was “unique combination of scientist, entrepreneur and leader,” says industrial fiber laser giant.

ESA and NASA now preparing this long-awaited mission for launch on Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport on December 18th.

Fractional CO₂ laser treatments to cut symptoms of menopause might not work at all, suggest new trials by UNSW, Sydney.

Consortium For On-Board Optics seeks ‘missing piece of the puzzle’ in development of board-level optical links.

Around 5,400 trade visitors attended last week's Stuttgart machine vision expo; industry award winners named.

SPIE Optics and Photonics Champion Academy to develop leaders in research, mentorship, and science communication.

Carol Monaghan MP tells photonics sector to make its voice heard, pay new starters more, and embrace a more diverse employment pool.

Quantum optics expert Professor Sir Peter Knight leads a formal ceremony marking the start of construction.