With data rates of more than 2Gbits/s, new approach in photodetection could simplify free-space optics.

Measurement of ultra-small magnetic fields from a frog nerve could lead to practical use in diagnostics.

Tiny telescopes fitted with off-the-shelf spectrometers and imagers could be used as exploratory tools in advance of major astronomy missions.

Business-led development and commercialization proposals worth up to £2m each are invited.

COMET will focus on improving laser-based optical coatings and metrology processes.

New 'imec Florida' location will focus on photonics and high-speed electronics development.

To probe opportunities for the photonics-reliant quantum-based technologies.

QCL-based infrared detector will be designed to meet request by government's IARPA agency.

Canadian developer of solid state lidar systems has several new systems “in the works” for trials in 2017-18.

3-year collaboration between Intel and Cork research institute focused on photonics and future electronics.

Harvard project designs a lens able to form two images of opposite helicity from the same subject.

MIT project using mid-IR lasers could enable remote sensing with high sensitivity.