From Carbon Dioxide to Liquid Fuel
Research News

From Carbon Dioxide to Liquid Fuel

Photosynthesis-inspired artificial leaves use sunlight to convert the greenhouse gas into alcohols in a single step.

02 June 2023
Exponential Improvement Through Collaboration
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Exponential Improvement Through Collaboration

Successful collaborations built on strong foundations can last decades, often bringing significant benefits.

01 June 2023
Rapp Licenses FLUCS Technique
Industry News
Rapp Licenses FLUCS Technique

The optoelectronics company will bring to market laser-based micromanipulation technology developed at the Max Planck Institute.

05 June 2023
Teaching Physics in the Age of GPT
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Teaching Physics in the Age of GPT

A professor emeritus of physics education spoke with OPN about what AI means for science instruction and evaluation.

06 June 2023
Physics Behind Music
Book Reviews
Physics Behind Music

An engaging textbook that looks at physics concepts through the lens of music.

01 June 2023
Screw Thread Diffraction
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Screw Thread Diffraction

Diffraction patterns created behind the thread of an M3 screw, illuminated by a collimated quantum cascade laser beam and imaged using a microbolometer array.

02 June 2023
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Rapp Licenses FLUCS Technique
Industry News
Rapp Licenses FLUCS Technique

The optoelectronics company will bring to market laser-based micromanipulation technology developed at the Max Planck Institute.

05 June 2023
From Carbon Dioxide to Liquid Fuel
Research News
From Carbon Dioxide to Liquid Fuel

Photosynthesis-inspired artificial leaves use sunlight to convert the greenhouse gas into alcohols in a single step.

02 June 2023
Cooling Down Glass Nanoprinting
Research News
Cooling Down Glass Nanoprinting

A new recipe allows direct laser writing of high-quality glass at half the temperature of other approaches, potentially enabling on-chip 3D-printing of freeform optical-glass nanostructures.

02 June 2023
Chip-Based Solution Delivers High-Speed QKD
Research News
Chip-Based Solution Delivers High-Speed QKD

Researchers say quantum key distribution system based on integrated photonics could be a step toward network implementation.

01 June 2023
Repeater Boosts Long-Range Quantum Entanglement
Research News
Repeater Boosts Long-Range Quantum Entanglement

Device uses two trapped ions to raise the performance of a 50-km-long entangled fiber link.

31 May 2023

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EDITOR'S PICKS
Breaking Barriers, Advancing Optics
From the Archive

Breaking Barriers, Advancing Optics

OPN highlights the careers and perspectives of six Black trailblazers in optics and photonics.

01 May 2023
Growing an Optics and Photonics Economy
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Growing an Optics and Photonics Economy

Optica’s Tom Hausken writes about what makes a successful economic center.

01 April 2023
Two-Color Technique Delivers Attosecond Accuracy
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Two-Color Technique Delivers Attosecond Accuracy

Physicists have measured and controlled the electron emission from a metallic tip with unprecedented precision. 

04 May 2023
Making Soft X-Rays
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Making Soft X-Rays

Krypton clusters—produced from supersonic expansion in vacuum of krypton gas from a high-pressure nozzle—are irradiated by a high-power, few-cycle laser to produce soft X-rays, emitted in all directions. 

01 December 2022

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Screw Thread Diffraction

Diffraction patterns created behind the thread of an M3 screw, illuminated by a collimated quantum cascade laser beam and imaged using a microbolometer array.

02 June 2023
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Implanted Lenses

With an estimated 20 million surgeries performed each year worldwide, cataract extraction is the most common surgical procedure across all medical fields. 

01 June 2023
Education

Three Decades Bridging Academia and Industry

A joint master of science program in photonics engineering at two Belgian universities has embraced a hybrid structure in teaching key enabling technologies.

01 June 2023
CAREERS
Teaching Physics in the Age of GPT
Careers
Teaching Physics in the Age of GPT

A professor emeritus of physics education spoke with OPN about what AI means for science instruction and evaluation.

06 June 2023
Senior Member Insights: Marina Radulaski
Careers
Senior Member Insights: Marina Radulaski

An assistant professor talks about how international internships shaped her career.

30 May 2023
Organizing an International Conference as a Student
Careers
Organizing an International Conference as a Student

The vice president of an Optica student chapter writes about the benefits and challenges of planning a big event.

23 May 2023
Early Job Acceptance Contributes to Gender Pay Gap
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Early Job Acceptance Contributes to Gender Pay Gap

Survey of college graduates shows risk-tolerance and overconfidence levels partially account for the wage difference between men and women.

19 May 2023
Senior Member Insights: Thierry Lépine
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Senior Member Insights: Thierry Lépine

An associate professor talks about collaborating with brilliant minds in the field of optics.

16 May 2023

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We’re looking for high-impact images that showcase an aspect of optics. First place will receive a canvas-stretched print of their entry, a $250 gift card and publication in OPN.

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15 September 2023