Compact Perovskite Imagers Start to Stack Up
New devices would have higher resolution and truer color than silicon photodetectors.
25 June 2025
Why Capital Flows Matter to Optics and Photonics Engineers
John Dexheimer discusses financing for the optics and photonics industry.
01 July 2025
A Tiny, Highly Tunable Hybrid Laser
Researchers created an integrated Pockels laser based on lithium niobite that is compact enough to fit on a chip, powerful and ultrafast.
02 July 2025
Entrepreneurs to Watch 2025: Julia Somerdin
The cofounder and CEO of Labby discusses using optical-based sensing technology to bring real-time raw-milk testing to the farm.
03 July 2025
Dutch Consortium Boosts European InP Wafer Production
Dutch-led partnership announces plans to launch Europe’s first 15.24 cm (6 inch) InP photonic chip pilot line.
01 July 2025
Guided Light
Red and green laser beams projected on a spool of twisted silica yarn lead to light being trapped along the circumference of the spool.
04 July 2025
July/August 2025 Issue
LATEST NEWS
Entrepreneurs to Watch 2025: Julia Somerdin
The cofounder and CEO of Labby discusses using optical-based sensing technology to bring real-time raw-milk testing to the farm.
03 July 2025
Record-Breaking Tandem Solar Cells
The perovskite–organic cell hit a certified efficiency of 26.4%, surpassing similar devices, single-junction perovskite cells and perovskite–CIGS tandem cells.
03 July 2025
A Tiny, Highly Tunable Hybrid Laser
Researchers created an integrated Pockels laser based on lithium niobite that is compact enough to fit on a chip, powerful and ultrafast.
02 July 2025
Dutch Consortium Boosts European InP Wafer Production
Dutch-led partnership announces plans to launch Europe’s first 15.24 cm (6 inch) InP photonic chip pilot line.
01 July 2025
Entrepreneurs to Watch 2025: Warren McKenzie
HB11 Energy cofounder and managing director Warren McKenzie discusses his company's approach to laser fusion, and his hopes for the future of fusion energy.
27 June 2025ADVERTISEMENT
EDITOR'S PICKS
Topological Light Waves: Skyrmions Can Fly
Harnessing an emerging class of structured waves as counterparts of localized topological quasiparticles could revolutionize information technology.
01 May 2025
A Sustainable Future for Semiconductors
Incorporating nanoparticles into soft contact lenses allows people to see infrared light.
01 November 2024
100 Years of Quantum
A look at key milestones in the development of quantum mechanics as UNESCO kicks off the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology.
01 February 2025
Green Fire
A light sheet generated with a laser passes through a turbulent flow of humid air.
01 July 2024ADVERTISEMENT
Guided Light
Red and green laser beams projected on a spool of twisted silica yarn lead to light being trapped along the circumference of the spool.
04 July 2025
Frequency Combs for Chemistry, Biology and Medicine
Optical frequency combs can provide new insights into molecular diagnostics and disease.
01 July 2025
Building a Giant Telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope’s William Burgett talks about managing a project on a massive scale.
01 July 2025CAREERS
AI-Generated Podcasts for Science Communication
Researchers found that artificial intelligence could help disseminate scientific studies in a clear, easy-to-understand format.
30 June 2025
My “Aha” Moment at the Optica Foundation’s Career Accelerator
Isabel Allegro discusses finding her career path thanks to attending the 2022 Career Accelerator.
24 June 2025
Journeys in Optics: Stephen D. Roberson
Roberson discusses his work with the US Department of Defense and his role as president of the National Society of Black Physicists.
02 June 2025
Journeys in Optics: Aparajita Bandyopadhyay
Bandyopadhyay talks about her role as chair of the Agriphotonics Technical Group and returning to research after taking time to focus on other priorities.
13 May 2025
Journeys in Optics: Milana Kendrisic
Kendrisic discusses her motivations as a researcher, receiving the Deutsch Fellowship and why she chose a career in academia.
01 April 2025
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15 September 2025