The Double-Clad Fiber Laser
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The Double-Clad Fiber Laser

The author offers a personal view of the early development of a device that wrought a “silent revolution” in lasers and communications.

01 October 2023
Generative AI Meets Scientific Publishing
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Generative AI Meets Scientific Publishing

Will tools like ChatGPT help or impede the process of disseminating reliable, peer-reviewed scientific information? It’s complicated … 

01 October 2023
Lasers and Optics in Archaeology
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Lasers and Optics in Archaeology

Optical technologies, from airborne lidar to handheld chemical analyzers, give researchers broad views of ancient civilizations, yet focus down to the smallest shards of glass. 

01 October 2023
Vodafone Highlights Silicon Photonics Push
Industry News
Vodafone Highlights Silicon Photonics Push

Amid announcement of an R&D facility expansion in Spain, the international telecom company unveiled partnerships with two startups to help embed silicon photonics in its future.

27 September 2023
Interference: The History of Optical Interferometry
Book Reviews
Interference: The History of Optical Interferometry

An exciting and accessible book for students interested in interferometry.

28 September 2023
Iridescent Contrail
Image of the Week
Iridescent Contrail

Water droplets in vapor, generated by the engines of a Biman Bangladesh flight over Kolkata, India, are diffracted by sunlight to create an iridescent contrail.

22 September 2023
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More Efficient Optical Microcombs
Research News
More Efficient Optical Microcombs

New approach using two microresonators paves the way toward compact chip-scale devices.

28 September 2023
Wearable Sentinel for a Silent Maternal Killer
Research News
Wearable Sentinel for a Silent Maternal Killer

Wrist-worn prototype uses laser speckle imaging to detect postpartum hemorrhage before it becomes a medical emergency.

27 September 2023
Vodafone Highlights Silicon Photonics Push
Industry News
Vodafone Highlights Silicon Photonics Push

Amid announcement of an R&D facility expansion in Spain, the international telecom company unveiled partnerships with two startups to help embed silicon photonics in its future.

27 September 2023
ams Osram to Reap €300 Million in Government Investments
Industry News
ams Osram to Reap €300 Million in Government Investments

Expected subsidy package from German and Bavarian governments is targeted to boost semiconductor R&D in “next-generation optoelectronic semiconductor technologies.”

24 September 2023
OCT Pioneers Honored with Lasker Award
Research News
OCT Pioneers Honored with Lasker Award

Fujimoto, Huang and Swanson receive distinguished biomedical prize for their invention of a technology that revolutionized ophthalmic imaging—and that continues to grow.

22 September 2023

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EDITOR'S PICKS
Quantum Promise Becomes Commercial Reality
From the Archive

Quantum Promise Becomes Commercial Reality

Companies are starting to capitalize on quantum science—taking the technology out of the lab and into the market.

01 July 2023
The Art of Discovery
Profile
The Art of Discovery

Imaging scientists at the US National Gallery of Art are building an optical toolkit for investigating masterpieces ancient and modern.

01 January 2023
Implanted Lenses
Infographic
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
Glowing Raindrops
After Image
Glowing Raindrops

Droplets from a rainstorm collect on the panoramic glass roof of an early Tesla Model 3. The unique color is indicative of a multi-layer dichroic coating.

01 February 2023

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Image of the Week

Iridescent Contrail

Water droplets in vapor, generated by the engines of a Biman Bangladesh flight over Kolkata, India, are diffracted by sunlight to create an iridescent contrail.

22 September 2023
Market Report

The Multifaceted Laser Market

The laser industry’s variety of sectors makes prediction difficult—but also provides opportunities for growth.

01 October 2023
Conversations

Fifty Years of Progress at NIF

Optica Laser Congress plenary speakers Mary Spaeth and Ken Manes will talk about advances at the US National Ignition Facility.

01 October 2023
CAREERS
Senior Member Insights: Mohammed Elamassie
Careers
Senior Member Insights: Mohammed Elamassie

An assistant professor talks about embracing change and creativity throughout his career.

19 September 2023
A Smooth Transition from Ph.D. to Postdoc
Careers
A Smooth Transition from Ph.D. to Postdoc

An Optica Ambassador gives her advice for a successful start to your postdoc journey.

12 September 2023
Senior Member Insights: Ori Henderson-Sapir
Careers
Senior Member Insights: Ori Henderson-Sapir

A physicist talks about his experience with commercialization and building a startup.

05 September 2023
Benefits of Volunteering in Scientific Publishing
Careers
Benefits of Volunteering in Scientific Publishing

Researcher and professor Alfred U’Ren spoke with OPN about his experience as a journal editor and reviewer and how others can get involved.

29 August 2023
Senior Member Insights: Georgios E. Arnaoutakis
Careers
Senior Member Insights: Georgios E. Arnaoutakis

A researcher talks about the power of connecting with other people.

22 August 2023

Photo Contest

Enter OPN’s 18th Annual Photo Contest

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