Back-up laser on board Aeolus satellite provides wind analysis for improved forecasting.

Revian phototherapy device promotes generation and release of nitric oxide.

Applications in materials processing, LiDAR, medicine, Raman spectroscopy.

Colgate reveals first-of-a-kind oral healthcare product at CES event in Las Vegas.

Ooh, Las Vegas! Laser TV is the future, says laser TV maker; and lidar can be bettered, says developer of alternative tech.

Best-ever resolution and field-of-view claimed, alongside low-cost systems and ‘robotaxi’ demonstrations.

optics.org previews some of the new technologies on show this week in Las Vegas.

Flow Management platform enables applications for smart spaces and security.

French research group says existing infrastructure could detect earthquakes, swell and underwater noise.

Fraunhofer-led effort looking to scale low-cost photovoltaic materials to industrial level.

High-precision photometer on board will search for “Earthlike” exoplanets; successfully sent into orbit after delayed launch.

European Space Agency photonics kit reveals that Ohio plant leaked more than 50 kilotons of methane over 20 days.