Super-resolution microscope at UK site now said to be fully operational, while new ultrafast infrared laser is close to completion.

Northrop Grumman subsidiary Cutting Edge Optronics providing laser transmitter for airborne sensors.

Alcatel-Lucent and Vodafone report 400Gbit/s transmissions on 400km network; say “it demonstrates significant increase in ultra-broadband capacity.”

Enabling all-back-contact solar cells to be made at lower cost than conventional cells.

Fraunhofer IPMS scientists develop sensor for key 3–12 µm “chemical security” region.

Asian Army selects Israeli arms firm's 'mini MUSIC' infrared system to protect its Blackhawk helicopters.

Adjusting the refractive index of biological tissues can enhance a range of imaging techniques.

Building Integrated Organic Photovoltaics (BIOPV) film applied to inflatable structures.

Optical biopsy scanner developed in Canada will be used for spectral mapping of brain tissue during surgery.

Lidar-based sensing method will measure atmospheric concentrations of molecules such as carbon dioxide.

The Las Vegas show sees a variety of photonics-enabled car technologies, from gesture-controlled infotainment, through smart laser lighting, to autonomous driving.

Giant Las Vegas consumer electronics event witnesses pulse oximetry demos and Intel's vision of sensor-enabled computing.