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24 Mar 26
LLE and Focused Energy announce $6.9 M research collaboration

To meet challenges in inertial fusion energy and drive sustainable fusion power.

24 Mar 26
Duke University uses OCT and AI for new glimpse into wound healing

Custom-built imaging platform accurately measures progress of healing over time.

24 Mar 26
University of Warwick applies terahertz imaging to real-time diagnostics

A compact platform could help translate THz technology into clinics.

23 Mar 26
Quantum-led laser system measures distance with sub-mm accuracy

Method from University of Bristol functions well against strong solar background.

19 Mar 26
OFC 2026: new launches round-up, part II

Another selection of significant announcements from the optical communications expo in Los Angeles.

18 Mar 26
Olympus launches Visera Elite III platform in US for surgical imaging

Collaboration with Sony designed to enhance visualization during minimally invasive surgeries.

18 Mar 26
Real-time control boosts CHARA observatory’s stellar imaging powers

Delay line control system intended to improve precision and interferometric capabilities.

18 Mar 26
imec-led consortium to develop chip roadmap ‘beyond CMOS’...

...while imec and New Origin partnering to scale SiN photonic IC manufacturing.

18 Mar 26
How Ukraine is developing battlefield-proven fiber-optic drones

In UAV strike and reconnaissance operations, optical communication systems are delivering a decisive advantage.

18 Mar 26
Mantis Space lands $10M for laser-based space 'grid'

Albuquerque startup emerges from stealth mode with approach to power satellites while they are in Earth's shadow.

17 Mar 26
University of Twente reveals optical properties of human milk

Light-scattering data give insights into milk composition.

17 Mar 26
Fiber laser startup Femtum raises $16M

Canadian startup looking to target trimming applications in silicon photonics with mid-infrared sources.

 
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