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.

Japanese maker of lithography light sources says that it is first to surpass commercially significant milestone.

Research and development spin out of Fraunhofer IPMS to focus on "in-demand" OLED display and solar cell technologies.

Aim is to accelerate the deployment of copper indium gallium selenide manufacturing; to play critical role in building competitive US photovoltaic sector.

Developers predict that "next generation" of gigapixel cameras should be available to the general public within five years.