News
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Research News
A New Twist on Optical Vortices
A vortex beam that can grow or decay continuously mimics a growth pattern often found in nature. read more
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Research News
Spiral Waveguides Multiply Amplifiers' Bandwidth
New chip-based devices might remove bottleneck in telecommunications and boost medical imaging. read more
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Research News
Lattice Strain Boosts Solar Cells
Researchers discovered a strategy to improve the stability and efficiency of wide-bandgap perovskites. read more
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Research News
Perovskites and Moon Dust Could Power Lunar Settlements
Researchers used simulated lunar regolith to create sturdy, efficient photovoltaic cells. read more
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Industry News
Maxwell Labs Collaborates on Laser Cooling
Startup will partner with Sandia National Labs and the University of New Mexico to test photonic thermal management for data centers. read more
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Industry News
Lumai Lands Funds to Push 3D Optical Computing
Startup raised over US$10 million to support product development, boost its headcount and reach US markets. read more
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Conversations
Pioneering Quantum Optics at the Chip Scale
OPN talks to University of Paderborn's Christine Silberhorn about integrated quantum devices and the biggest challenges facing the field today. read more
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Research News
Tiny, Light-Activated Pacemaker
Injectable device uses short pulses of light to regulate a patient’s heart rate and dissolves when no longer needed. read more
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Research News
Interstellar Sailing Might Not Break the Bank
Pentagonal-shaped photonic-crystal lightsails could one day propel tiny spacecraft to other stars. read more
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Industry News
Taara Spins out of Alphabet’s X to Expand FSO Communications
Optical wireless firm aims to scale high-speed connectivity in underserved regions. read more