Novel growth platform will enable manufacture of large optical-grade windows for military, industrial applications.

The PULSE program is soliciting proposals for novel ultrafast laser development across a broad front.

Semiconductor and MEMS giant aims to integrate video-sharing devices within smart phones and laptops.

German company will lead a new effort to shrink extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography resolution from 20 nm to 14 nm.

New surface-emitting laser design could improve speed and efficiency of optical connections.

New coating on collector for extreme ultraviolet source increases effective lifetime by 50%.

Dutch researchers harvest infrared photons, amplify power 3300 times in technique inspired by photosynthesis.

Demonstration of functional components brings Si photonics closer to CMOS standards.

PhD project’s ‘first’ achievement of direct to paper fabrication of pure white LEDs promises new illumination capabilities as well as humidity sensors and cheap photovoltaic devices.

California start-up emerges from stealth mode at Intersolar trade show with disruptive-sounding PV technology.

Company aims to bring the first µLED-based products to market before the end of 2012.

US-Italian "Hark!" group develop novel practical photon source with positive implications for high speed optical communications.