Aiming to transition laser-ignited inertial fusion from experimental to industrial stage.

New device combines a swept-source laser with a single-photon detector.

Swiss supplier of industrial technology components to add the family-run precision motion expert to its diverse portfolio.

German optics giant posts 9% increase in revenues but warns it may need to cut jobs in some areas of the business.

Researchers have “broken barriers” in attoscience with the shortest light pulse ever created.

Avoiding UV wavelengths allows electrodes to be created on fragile living surfaces.

Optical component and infrared camera vendor aiming to add cash with sale of nearly 8 million shares.

...plus Photonics21 launches €5000 Innovation Award – sponsored by SPIE Europe and Hamamatsu.

Elliptical retarder model improves polarization analysis for material design and biomedical imaging.

Automotive lidar pioneer recently lost a major supply deal with lead customer Volvo.

Quick test for E. Coli uses laser-based flow cytometry and machine learning.

Using laser-cooled Rb atoms and atomic interferometry to measure gravity precisely.