Optics and Photonics News

Multiphoton Microscopy Goes Deeper

Emmanuel Beaurepaire spoke with OPN about how advances in optics are enabling multiparametric imaging at greater tissue depths.

Tiny Robots Clean Up in Laser Tests

Nanoscale devices containing carefully arranged gold rods can move bacteria from point A to point B.

Vector Photonics Achieves Free Space Communications with PCSELs

Startup and Fraunhofer UK successfully demonstrated practical, long-distance optical communication links.

Dragonfly Vision Offers Clues for Deep-Tissue Optogenetics

Uncovering the molecular pathways that enable the insects to see deep-red light could inspire new experimental tools.

Stress Revealed in Color 

A curved acetate sheet placed between crossed polarizers exhibits vivid interference colors due to stress-induced birefringence.

Dragonfly Vision Offers Clues for Deep-Tissue Optogenetics

Uncovering the molecular pathways that enable the insects to see deep-red light could inspire new experimental tools.

Tiny Robots Clean Up in Laser Tests

Nanoscale devices containing carefully arranged gold rods can move bacteria from point A to point B.

Vector Photonics Achieves Free Space Communications with PCSELs

Startup and Fraunhofer UK successfully demonstrated practical, long-distance optical communication links.

Monarch Quantum Raises US$55 Million for Quantum Photonics Hardware

Financing will support production of integrated systems for quantum computing, sensing and networking. 

Light Reversibly Bends Perovskite Lattices

Research that quantifies shape change in semiconductor materials could lead to new types of photonic devices.

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.