Optics and Photonics News

Taking Advantage of Structured Coherence

Recent breakthroughs suggest that partially coherent light may outperform coherent light in some applications of optical communications and information processing.

Optics in Art

This installment of OPN’s biennial feature examines how artists in the late 19^th and 20^th centuries found new ways of looking at light, matter and color.

Metasurface Enables Advance in Solar Telescope

The study represents one of the first demonstrations of such a device used in a practical scientific application.

US Commerce Department Announces US$2 Billion in CHIPS Quantum Awards

The federal incentives go to nine quantum technology companies working toward utility-scale quantum computing.

Crossed Diffraction 

A simple white light source transforms into a radiant burst of color through the interaction of crossed diffraction gratings.

Light Switch “Wakes Up” Sleeping Cancer Cells

New device could prevent relapse by making dormant cells vulnerable to treatment.

Artificial Eye Sees Light and Shade

Adaptive solution could help autonomous robots and self-driving cars to navigate real-life conditions.

Ultra-Intense Laser Sharpens Electron Microscopy

Novel wave plate enhances contrast in images of tiny proteins.

Metasurface Enables Advance in Solar Telescope

The study represents one of the first demonstrations of such a device used in a practical scientific application.

US Commerce Department Announces US$2 Billion in CHIPS Quantum Awards

The federal incentives go to nine quantum technology companies working toward utility-scale quantum computing.

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.

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.

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.