US firm’s hyperspectral approach, based around quantum cascade lasers, selected for Phase III of IARPA program.

Such laser-printed materials could halt spread of infections such as MRSA in hospitals.

Improved conversion from mid-IR sources could lead to terahertz optics using table-top lasers.

CSEM-led 'PHABULOuS' consortium gets €15M to raise manufacturing readiness levels of free-form micro-optical components.

Technique from Stanford University and Rice University tackles problem of non-line-of-sight imaging.

Technology overcomes atmospheric turbulence problems to significantly improve laser beam accuracy on long-range targets.

Aim of H2020-funded program is to accelerate commercialization of diagnostic devices, cut R&D costs.

University of Bath project could assist point-of-care diagnosis in developing nations.

Laboratory for Attosecond Physics technique improves sensitivity over existing IR methods.

Development promises all-optical transistors that consume little power and which could enable more powerful computers.

European Space Agency has been testing the astronaut assistance tool as part of its training and operations system.

Technique may help remotely image and assess health of infants, burn victims, and accident survivors in hard-to-reach places.