Conversations

A New Look at Vision Correction

Hannah Lanford | 01 September 2023

Pablo Artal’s upcoming plenary talk at FiO LS will survey the history and future of adaptive optics applications for the human eye. read more  

Industry News

Cognex to Buy Moritex for US$274 Million

Stewart Wills | 31 August 2023

Machine-vision supplier hopes acquisition of optical-components firm will allow more integrated offering and open additional opportunities in Japanese market. read more  

Research News

Fine Features Printed in 3D

Patricia Daukantas | 30 August 2023

Two-step absorption uses CW lasers to create nanometer-scale structures at low cost. read more  

Industry News

Coherent Warns of Uncertain Outlook

OPN Staff | 29 August 2023

In its first full-year results since II–VI merger, the company showed a significant revenue gain, but saw challenges in a number of key market segments. read more  

Research News

Building a Quantum Network with “Satellite Lenses”

Stewart Wills | 27 August 2023

Scientists model a system of mirror-equipped satellites that could relay quantum information across Earth-spanning distances—without the need for as-yet-unproven quantum repeaters. read more  

Research News

Super-Resolution Microscope Expands View of Living Cells

Susan Curtis | 24 August 2023

Fast imaging combined with large field of view promises new insights into the effects of multiple drugs. read more  

Research News

Polaritons Could Be Key for Magneto-Optic Devices

Edwin Cartlidge | 23 August 2023

Quasiparticles boost the spectral response of ultra-thin semiconductors. read more  

Conversations

The Sphere Lights Up the Vegas Strip

Karen Kwon | 21 August 2023

A senior vice president of MSG Ventures explains the optics and acoustics behind the record-breaking entertainment venue. read more  

Industry News

BAE Systems to Purchase Ball Aerospace

Stewart Wills | 18 August 2023

US$5.6 billion deal will bring US supplier of optical and electronic technology for civil, defense and commercial space applications in the orbit of UK-based multinational defense firm. read more  

Research News

Creating Quantum Rod Arrays with DNA Origami

Meeri Kim | 17 August 2023

The process, which takes only a few minutes, has potential applications for VR devices and next-gen displays. read more