Optics and Photonics News

The Land Effect Before Land

A look at the history of two-colored superimposed projected images.

Neural Pathways Come into View

Light scattering provides simple mechanism for imaging networks of nerve fibers within the brain.

IPG Photonics Opens Defense Facility

New office and manufacturing site will be dedicated to the development and production of laser defense solutions.

FOSS Expands into Photonics with Acquisition of Wasatch Photonics

The Danish instrumentation company strengthens its presence in optics and photonics with the acquisition of Wasatch Photonics.

Atmospheric Palette

At twilight, sunlight grazing the horizon is sculpted by Rayleigh scattering of the shorter-wavelength blue light and Mie scattering from larger particles and clouds.

IPG Photonics Opens Defense Facility

New office and manufacturing site will be dedicated to the development and production of laser defense solutions.

Neural Pathways Come into View

Light scattering provides simple mechanism for imaging networks of nerve fibers within the brain.

FOSS Expands into Photonics with Acquisition of Wasatch Photonics

The Danish instrumentation company strengthens its presence in optics and photonics with the acquisition of Wasatch Photonics.

Gyromorphs Should Block Light in All Directions

Simulated materials yield isotropic band gaps, suggesting use in optical computer chips.

Precise Mode Control in Laser Frequency Comb

New approach that extends spectral control to 10,000 individual comb lines could assist in hunt for Earth-like exoplanets.

Building the Optics-Professional Pipeline

Kipkemoi Elvis Samuel discusses his work in removing obstacles for students to get an optics education in Kenya.

My Congressional Fellowship: A Career Door-Opener

Eager to work toward solving big societal problems like climate change, Claire Cody left the lab for the world of scientific policy.

Journeys in Optics: Falko Schmidt

Falko Schmidt discusses his career trajectory, cofounding a startup and sustainability in the lab. 

Journeys in Optics: Winnie N. Ye

Winnie Ye talks about overcoming challenges she faced during her career and the importance of diversity, collaboration and mentorship in research.

AI-Generated Podcasts for Science Communication

Researchers found that artificial intelligence could help disseminate scientific studies in a clear, easy-to-understand format.