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26 Feb 26
Low-cost sulfur lens enables cheaper IR thermal imaging cameras

Development by Flinders University could cut need for costly lenses based on silicon and rare earths.

26 Feb 26
Fraunhofer CAP team develops laser tech to detect hydrogen leaks from distance

Working with UK nuclear industry, to address safety challenges posed by H2 storage.

25 Feb 26
Hair-width LEDs could eventually replace lasers – UCSB researcher

Suiting applications from transferring data in servers to powering displays.

25 Feb 26
Brain blood flow and oxygenation offer new signs of early Alzheimer's risk

Stevens INI uses near-IR and ultrasound to study links between hemodynamics and disease.

24 Feb 26
Shenzhen University sensor detects molecular signs of cancer in the blood

Light-based device uses quantum dots to spot ultra-low biomarker levels.

17 Feb 26
Oregon State University develops improved phototherapy for skin cancer

Use of novel nanorods keeps laser exposure within safe limits.

17 Feb 26
Polarized-light imaging could distinguish Ehlers–Danlos disease variants

Canadian group presents polarization method to diagnose human tissue condition subtypes.

16 Feb 26
Danish group’s nanolaser could halve computer energy use

A step towards future digital communications by all-optical microchips.

12 Feb 26
Shanghai group develops heatproof fiber microphone to monitor power networks

Immune to heat and high voltage, optical sensor can spot problems inside transformers.

11 Feb 26
Japan group achieves dual-mode visible light generation from UV and NIR sources

Researchers from three universities develop organic crystal that converts “invisible” light into red and green beams.

11 Feb 26
Laser-written glass chip advances quantum communication

New photonic platform combines low loss, polarization independence, and full tunability.

11 Feb 26
Boston University tracks water dynamics during hemodialysis

Hybrid near-IR method monitors optical properties as a new route to patient care.

 
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