Optics and Photonics News

Building Quantum Networks on Classical Fiber Infrastructure

From QKD to teleportation, quantum technologies are increasingly operating alongside classical data in deployed fiber infrastructure.

New Optics for Interstellar Flight

A project to fire tiny spacecraft with futuristic sails to our next-nearest star using a huge laser appears to have bitten the dust. But some scientists still see a path to interstellar travel.

Transplanting Photosynthetic Machinery into the Eye

The technology can supply photosynthetically generated metabolites as a treatment for dry eye disease in mammals.

Life Under a Dozen Microscopes

New device improves our view of the living world by combining multiple forms of microscopy.

Stem Autofluorescence

Autofluorescence image of an avocado (Persea americana) stem cross-section. The intrinsic fluorescence highlights the structural organization of vascular tissues.

Lunar Craters Offer Ideal Home for Ultrastable Lasers

Deploying such devices on the moon could support critical infrastructure for future lunar landings.

Life Under a Dozen Microscopes

New device improves our view of the living world by combining multiple forms of microscopy.

POET Raises US$400 Million to Scale Integrated Photonics for AI Data Centers

Funding will support manufacturing expansion as it advances its optical interposer platform for next-generation data-center connectivity.

Transplanting Photosynthetic Machinery into the Eye

The technology can supply photosynthetically generated metabolites as a treatment for dry eye disease in mammals.

A Handheld, AI-Powered Microscope for Cancer Screening

Compact, cost-effective device uses deep learning to optimize in vivo imaging ability.

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.

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.

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.