Optics and Photonics News

Renewed Momentum for Photodynamic Therapy

New approaches are revitalizing photodynamic therapy, a light-driven therapy with more than a century of scientific history.

Eye Health in the Age of Screens

As screen use rises, researchers are uncovering how near work and display optics affect eye health—and how smarter design could reduce strain.

Nonlinear Nonlocal Metasurface Converts and Steers Light

Ultra-thin, compact chip is first to simultaneously achieve nonlinear light generation while directing the generated light to desired angles. 

All-Fiber Sensor Might Help Avoid Blackouts

The miniscule microphone can detect ultrasound even at very high temperatures.

Plant 9 for our Spätlese

A cut of vine wood, which is used in the production of Spätlese, is observed in auto­fluorescence using an InnoQuant slide scanner.

EOS Aims for Global Growth

Optical technologies company expands in Singapore to meet the growing demand for high-power laser weapons and defense systems.

Twilight Vision Comes into Sight

A light-detecting cell found in deep-sea fish could inspire new technologies and medical treatments.

All-Fiber Sensor Might Help Avoid Blackouts

The miniscule microphone can detect ultrasound even at very high temperatures.

Nonlinear Nonlocal Metasurface Converts and Steers Light

Ultra-thin, compact chip is first to simultaneously achieve nonlinear light generation while directing the generated light to desired angles. 

Improving Optical-Fiber Brain Probes

Flexible fiber-based electrode has a special angled tip that reduces tissue damage when implanted.

Building the Optics-Professional Pipeline

Kipkemoi Elvis Samuel discusses his work in removing obstacles for students to get an optics education in Kenya.

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.

Journeys in Optics: Falko Schmidt

Falko Schmidt discusses his career trajectory, cofounding a startup and sustainability in the lab. 

Journeys in Optics: Winnie N. Ye

Winnie Ye talks about overcoming challenges she faced during her career and the importance of diversity, collaboration and mentorship in research.

AI-Generated Podcasts for Science Communication

Researchers found that artificial intelligence could help disseminate scientific studies in a clear, easy-to-understand format.