Optics and Photonics News

From the Lab to a Startup

A researcher and company founder discusses how his interest in optofluidics led him to both academia and entrepreneurship.

Improving Optical-Fiber Brain Probes

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

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. 

Optofluidics Creates 3D Microstructures from Diverse Materials

Light-driven fluid flow enables intricate 3D objects to be fabricated from colloidal nanoparticles.

Underwater Shadows

Bright rims are visible around the edges of shadows of leaves floating in a pool. This effect, caused by refraction and focusing of light, was investigated in 1983 by Berry and Hajnal.  

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.

Optofluidics Creates 3D Microstructures from Diverse Materials

Light-driven fluid flow enables intricate 3D objects to be fabricated from colloidal nanoparticles.

Switchable Skyrmions Point to Terahertz Data Links

A metasurface and shaped laser beam yield two different pulse topologies in free space.

Corning and Meta Make Fiber Deal for Up to US$6 Billion

The agreement aims to accelerate building of advanced data centers in the United States to support Meta’s tech and AI ambitions.

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.