…while lidar-based 3D flood visualizations more clearly highlight rising water risks.

German-Dutch group developing components, including frequency converters, lasers, optics, and single photon sources.

Lithium niobate/InP device shows promise for ultrafast metrology and lidar apps.

Based on LiNbO3 and nano patterning, the lenses have applications in tiny camera elements or banknote security.

Atomically layered systems promise smaller, more efficient photonic parts.

New route to blue OLEDs that last as long as high-efficiency green and red sources.

USTC project puts photosensitive nanoparticles into lenses adding infrared- to visible-light perception.

Offers route to computers millions of times faster than current ambient processors.

New technique can obtain images outside the visible spectrum and even through tissues.

3D micro-printed polymer whispering gallery mode laser sensors promise lab-on-chip diagnostics.

Presentation at Display Week “paves the way toward displays that also sense the environment,” says institute.

Single-pixel sensor method improves monitoring of turbine blades and jet engines.