Pre-revenue photonics companies have until November 13 to enter competition that will climax at Photonics West in February.

Exoplanet hunter located more than 2600 distant worlds before finally running out of fuel.

Several photonics research teams win support in first tranche of funding under €1BN, 10-year program.

Researchers and students can once again propose their novel photonics systems for development into commercial products.

Big-budget European Space Agency mission due to arrive at planetary destination in 2025.

Industrial laser pioneer and Trumpf leader dies at the age of 87.

French development based on avian perception can both save rare birds and minimize fatal accidents.

Outdated terminology, figures of merit and more to be updated in multi-year process; closing date for proposals is October 31.

Office of Science and Technology Policy report calls for grand challenges and establishment of a 'quantum consortium' with industry participation.

Arthur Ashkin wins half-share for early work on optical trapping; chirped-pulse amplification pioneers Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland each awarded quarter-share.

Process for choosing up to 39 new association Board members will run from October 22 through November 5.

After centuries of astronomical endeavors, Ireland is set to become 16th member state of ESO.