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27 Mar 25
US researchers capture first laser-based CT scans of dense objects

Colorado team uses compact sourceof X-rays to create high-res images of gas turbine blade.

27 Mar 25
Terahertz wave control for enhanced wireless and biomedical technology

A new patterned spintronic emitter enables room-temperature control of terahertz wave polarization.

26 Mar 25
Chinese researchers claim ‘breakthrough’ in deep UV laser technology

Scientists at CAS develop compact, solid-state laser system that generates 193-nm coherent vortex beam.

26 Mar 25
InSiDe project applies laser vibrometry to cardiovascular disease

Development of silicon photonics-based device moves on to clinical feasibility studies.

26 Mar 25
Lidar firms Luminar and Ouster set 2025 targets amid tariff challenge

Luminar narrows focus to new 'Halo' platform as Ouster looks to transform its product portfolio.

26 Mar 25
Columbia develops 3D photonics system with ‘record’ performance for AI…

…while Rochester’s RAM Photonics launches fiber array for AI connectivity.

26 Mar 25
Novel interferometer controls light frequency, intensity, and mode

Capasso Group at Harvard SEAS invents multimodal light manipulator that “could replace beam-splitting waveguides.”

25 Mar 25
Alcon lines up Lensar deal to expand laser cataract surgery options

Potential $430M merger expected to complete later this year; should make femtosecond laser approach more cost-effective.

25 Mar 25
Fraunhofer ISE discovers that commercial solar module output ‘often overstated’

Discrepancy between manufacturers’ specifications and ISE measurements has increased, based on 70,000 tests since 2012.

25 Mar 25
Relativity to scale up hollow-core fiber production with Prysmian

Long-term deal with Italian cable giant will see Florida startup's advanced fiber produced at facility in Eindhoven.

24 Mar 25
Ruhr University Bochum improves hyperspectral monitoring of the environment

Near-IR technique spots microplastics and monitors water uptake of plants.

20 Mar 25
Trumpf to present AI-enhanced laser cutting system at InTech

“Cutting Assistant” uses AI to determine parameters; can be fitted to all 6 kW+ TruLasers.

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