Transplanting Photosynthetic Machinery into the Eye
The technology can supply photosynthetically generated metabolites as a treatment for dry eye disease in mammals.
21 May 2026
Earning Trust as Part of a Team
Alan Eli Willner explains how leaving behind your personal agenda can benefit both you and your organization.
01 June 2026
Lunar Craters Offer Ideal Home for Ultrastable Lasers
Deploying such devices on the moon could support critical infrastructure for future lunar landings.
28 May 2026
Arkeus Raises US$18 Million for Optical Sensors
The investment will help the startup expand its global reach and scale its AI-powered sensing technology.
29 May 2026
Life Under a Dozen Microscopes
New device improves our view of the living world by combining multiple forms of microscopy.
20 May 2026
Black stripes reflected from the surface of milk with a few berries illustrates the use of structured light for visualizing surface deformations and tension.
05 June 2026
June 2026 Issue
LATEST NEWS
Electrically Tuning Second-Harmonic Generation
Microscopic nonlinear light source is tens of times smaller than most preexisting devices.
04 June 2026
Solar-Powered Desalination Without the Drawbacks
New technique separates salt and other valuable minerals from ocean water.
03 June 2026
Arkeus Raises US$18 Million for Optical Sensors
The investment will help the startup expand its global reach and scale its AI-powered sensing technology.
29 May 2026
Lunar Craters Offer Ideal Home for Ultrastable Lasers
Deploying such devices on the moon could support critical infrastructure for future lunar landings.
28 May 2026
Life Under a Dozen Microscopes
New device improves our view of the living world by combining multiple forms of microscopy.
27 May 2026EDITOR'S PICKS
Lithium Tantalate: Making a Material Difference
An emerging electro-optic material promises to deliver a cost-effective platform for manufacturing integrated photonic chips for next-generation applications.
01 April 2026
Ultraintense Lasers: Reaching for the Brightest Light
NSF OPAL is a next-generation NSF research infrastructure for studying ultrahigh-intensity laser–matter interactions.
01 March 2026
A half a decade ago, researchers were already sounding the alarm about climate change’s potential impacts on the delicate recovery of many whale species.
01 September 2024
A diffractive axicon under LED illumination produces a system of colorful rings that form nearly Bessel beams.
01 May 2023
Creating Art with Fruit
Black stripes reflected from the surface of milk with a few berries illustrates the use of structured light for visualizing surface deformations and tension.
05 June 2026
Quantum Dot Fabrication
After the discovery of the promising semiconductor nanoparticles, researchers devised manufacturing methods that would enable real-world applications.
01 June 2026
Building the First Useful Quantum Networks
Ronald Hanson spoke with OPN about the technical hurdles, photonic advances and opportunities shaping the future of quantum networking.
01 June 2026CAREERS
Journeys in Optics: Václav Hanus
Václav Hanus discusses the twists and turns in the path he took to a career in ultrafast lasers—and his work on science-themed music.
15 May 2026
Parenthood and the Academic Career Ladder
A new study takes a closer look at the differing effects of the “parenthood penalty” on mothers and fathers in academia.
28 April 2026
Building the Optics-Professional Pipeline
Kipkemoi Elvis Samuel discusses his work in removing obstacles for students to get an optics education in Kenya.
28 October 2025
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.
21 October 2025
Journeys in Optics: Falko Schmidt
Falko Schmidt discusses his career trajectory, cofounding a startup and sustainability in the lab.
16 September 2025