Laser Technology

Frequency combs generate spectra with discreet and equally spaced lines—akin to a comb’s teeth. “In short, frequency combs can be viewed as rulers of frequency,” says Qing Hu, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at MIT, who led the group’s work. Until now, designing frequency combs with the bandwidth required for mass-producible remote

In this episode of Photonics Hot List: Understanding the human gut nervous system and ultimately treating conditions within it could someday be as simple as swallowing a pill. Researchers at NYU have developed a miniaturized ingestible device that delivers targeted light stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract. A new optoelectronic device that combines OLEDs and holographic metasurfaces

A paradigm shift for active nanophotonics What does this work mean for the field of nanophotonics and photonic integrated circuits (PICs), optical computers, and quantum comms? “We believe our ‘temporal symmetry breaking’ concept is a paradigm shift for active nanophotonics,” says Tittl. “Traditionally, researchers tuned resonators by altering the material, which often introduces unwanted energy loss.

In this episode of Photonics Hot List: A combination of optical coherence tomorgraphy (OCT) imaging technology and new AI algorithms could soon make it possible for doctors to predict recurrent heart attacks. Mojo Vision is taking another step closer to commercializing its groundbreaking technology, while LightSolver makes its own breakthrough involving partial differential equations and

In this episode, Justine Murphy talks with Jeroen Hoet, cofounder and CEO of eyeo, a new Netherlands-based startup that’s working to revolutionize imaging. Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. Join us as we bring you the latest news and insights from the forefront of the

Photonics is experiencing a boom many of us have hoped for. From self-driving car light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to fiber-optic networks and medical imaging, optical technologies are taking on bigger roles than ever. But as photonics goes mainstream, it’s hitting a wall. It must deliver ultrahigh-performance at unprecedented low cost—all under intense time pressure.

In this edition of Following the Photons, host Justine Murphy delves into the market sectors of the photonics industry, with statistics, projections, and expert insight. Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. Join us as we bring you the latest news and insights from the forefront

Singular Photonics traces its origin to the pioneering work of Professor Robert Henderson, whose research at the University of Edinburgh helped lay the foundation for modern SPAD imaging. His early breakthroughs integrating SPADs into complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS) and creating time-of-flight autofocus sensors reshaped consumer imaging with designs that have shipped in more than a

In this episode of Photonics Hot List: Researchers at the University of California Santa Cruz are pushing the limits of speed and volumetric imaging, with a new high-speed 3D imaging microscope that can capture the innerworkings of an entire small organism all at once, and in real time.  Business news roundup: PowerPhotonic has named a

In this episode of Photonics Hot List: Researchers at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Cambridge are exploring new uses for OLED technology, with the potential to revolutionize wireless communications and device connectivity. Business news roundup: Recently secured funding is preparing OpenLight Photonics to become its own venture-backed company. Elsewhere, funding awarded