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18 Mar 25
Heriot-Watt scientists unlock new dimension in light control: time

Following experiments with transparent conducting oxides; glass that alters how light travels through it.

18 Mar 25
Alphabet's 'X' unit spins off free-space optics company Taara

Roll out of high-speed laser connections intended to revolutionize internet access in major African cities.

17 Mar 25
University of Adelaide assesses ultra-sensitive low-light cameras for bioimaging

Modern devices and quantum imaging can capture biological processes in their natural state.

13 Mar 25
Rocket Lab USA to acquire satellite components maker Mynaric in $150 M deal…

…and NASA launches SPHEREx and PUNCH to study solar system and Universe’s beginnings.

12 Mar 25
BluGlass demonstrates ‘record’ single-mode GaN laser

1250 mW of single-spatial mode power from a chip is highest output from one emitter, says Sydney firm.

12 Mar 25
Lumibird profits down as divisions register contrasting fortunes

Drop in photonics-related sales offset by stronger performance from medical and defense divisions.

12 Mar 25
iToBoS project improves early detection of skin cancer

Fraunhofer HHI and partners develop full-body scanner linked to AI diagnostic platform.

12 Mar 25
Nanodot control could fine-tune light for sharper displays, quantum computing

Penn State and Paris Saclay universities show how light from 2D materials is modulated by 2D “island” core.

12 Mar 25
Metasurface technology offers compact route to multiphoton entanglement

Using single-gradient metasurface to generate multiphoton entanglement enhances efficiency of quantum information processing.

11 Mar 25
Corning, Suniva and Heliene agree ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chain

Polysilicon, wafers, and solar cells maximize North American-sourced content (up to 66%).

11 Mar 25
Hesai adds more production capacity as lidar demand booms

Chinese firm says it will open a new production line this year as annual capacity approaches two million units.

11 Mar 25
Schott leads project SHARP to develop new mirrors for laser fusion

Partners include LZH, Layertec, Asphericon, 3DMicromac, OptiXfab, Cutting Edge Coatings, Robeko, and Fraunhofers.

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