European Commission project selects supplier for diamond components in pulsed source.

A thin layer of aluminum oxide layer makes quantum dots glow more brightly, promising diverse applications.

French government lab working with start-up on visible light communications technology.

'Airworthiness' of aero-optic control unit demonstrated in eight test flights over Michigan.

Bio-insipred design could lead to novel emitters and sensors.

Electrons freed to create short-lived metallic properties that could drive high speed switching.

Rocket engine injector made in two pieces by laser melting - instead of 163 individual parts.

Raman microlaser sensor in SiO₂ chip spots nanoparticles without need for doping the chip.

Researchers at Princeton develop mid-IR noninvasive technique; could improve quality of life for diabetics.

Device could cut unnecessary biopsies, offer rapid non-invasive examination of melanomas.

Contractor Raytheon says that its planar waveguide optics are the key to delivering enough power to down enemy drones.

Speckle contrast optical spectroscopy promises simpler detection of red blood cell motion.