Quantum Bath Cleans Up Entanglement
Experiment shows how squeezed light can be made to entangle distant qubits.
22 July 2026
Light-Activated Drugs Promise to Restore Sight
Activating retinal cells with photosensitive molecules could reverse the effects of degenerative eye disease.
23 July 2026
Rochester Wins NSF Engine Award for Laser Innovation Hub
STELLAR coalition secures US$15 million to expand laser research, manufacturing and workforce development.
23 July 2026
Laser-Based Digital Security System
New device offers scalable, real-time authentication with near-zero false positive rates.
15 July 2026
Thales Accelerates Drone Development with Exail Acquisition
The defense technology company says the deal will increase its presence in the underwater warfare market.
14 July 2026
Crystal structures formed from a mix of beta-alanine and Coca Cola create a colorful landscape when viewed under a polarized light microscope.
24 July 2026
July/August 2026 Issue
LATEST NEWS
Rochester Wins NSF Engine Award for Laser Innovation Hub
STELLAR coalition secures US$15 million to expand laser research, manufacturing and workforce development.
23 July 2026
Light-Activated Drugs Promise to Restore Sight
Activating retinal cells with photosensitive molecules could reverse the effects of degenerative eye disease.
23 July 2026
Quantum Bath Cleans Up Entanglement
Experiment shows how squeezed light can be made to entangle distant qubits.
22 July 2026
Do Sea Stars See with Their Skeletons?
Researchers discovered light-guiding optical structures in the animal’s endoskeleton.
16 July 2026
Laser-Based Digital Security System
New device offers scalable, real-time authentication with near-zero false positive rates.
15 July 2026EDITOR'S PICKS
Hyperspectral Imaging Meets Biomedicine
Scientists are modifying optical and data-processing techniques from Earth remote sensing and bringing them down to the level of cells and tissues.
01 April 2020
On 9 July 1962, Robert J. Keyes of MIT Lincoln Labs reported observing intense luminescence with a quantum efficiency of ~85 % from GaAs junctions at 77 K.
01 October 2020
Researchers pushed the limits of image and pattern recognition, leading to ever more sophisticated computer vision.
01 September 2025
Fireworks viewed through the combination of a phone and a cylindrical glass create a prismatic effect, with vibrant patterns generated from reflection and refraction.
01 January 2024
Crystal Landscape
Crystal structures formed from a mix of beta-alanine and Coca Cola create a colorful landscape when viewed under a polarized light microscope.
24 July 2026
“Ultra-Vision” for Industrial Robotics
Zabidou founder Cibby Pulikkaseril discusses his company’s laser-augmented, AI-powered computer vision systems.
01 July 2026
The Future of Space Optics
Space presents limitless possibilities for exploration, all of which push the boundaries of optical technology.
01 July 2026CAREERS
Journeys in Optics: Andrea Pacheco
Andrea Pacheco talks about why she became a physicist, the importance of collaboration, and balancing her academic career with family life.
13 July 2026
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.
15 May 2026
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.
28 April 2026
Building the Optics-Professional Pipeline
Kipkemoi Elvis Samuel discusses his work in removing obstacles for students to get an optics education in Kenya.
28 October 2025
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.
21 October 2025
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OPN invites you to participate in our 21st annual photo contest: optica-opn.org/photo-contest
