Astronomer Carlos Vargas designs slimmed-down “Aspera” scope, the size of a mini-fridge.

A round up of this week's coronavirus-related news and countermeasures from the photonics industry.

Conference on quantum technology, new for 2021, to include Peter Knight, Andrew Lord, Wilhelm Kaenders among its speakers.

EPFL project creates 3D structures within sapphire glass materials.

A round up of this week's coronavirus-related news and countermeasures from the photonics industry.

£6 million program, led by Graham Reed, has overcome significant R&D challenges for industry-compatible technology.

A round-up of this week's coronavirus-related news and countermeasures from the photonics industry.

21 recipients represent achievements across wide range of light-based sciences and key advances made with these technologies.

Rochester team says new diagnostic platform could be a valuable clinical tool for detecting exposure to multiple viruses.

Latest funding, awarded as part of wider fusion research program, said to safeguard 900 jobs associated with the Omega laser.

This year's candidates and shortlist reflect trends in quantum, manufacturing, healthcare, smart sensing, autonomous transport.

In categories of Computer Peripherals, Portable Media Players; and Wearable Technologies.