From The Editor

  1. Inside The Life Sciences Industry's Use Of AI-Integrated High-Speed Cameras 4/8/2025

    Integrating artificial intelligence into high-speed cameras enables real-time analysis, resulting in increased accuracy, improved planning, and better outcomes.

  2. From Starlink To VisorSat: Cutting Satellite Brightness To Preserve Our Night Skies 4/3/2025

    The use of anti-reflective coatings on satellites can significantly reduce light pollution, aiding astronomy while balancing space innovation.

  3. Seeing The Unseen: A History Of Thermal Optics In Cinema 4/1/2025

    Starting with its groundbreaking use in Fort Apache, thermal optics have transformed film language by providing a new visual perspective that highlights differences in temperature and energy.

  4. Emerging Horizons In Space Sensing 3/31/2025

    Innovations in space sensing – from quantum sensors and AI analytics to microsatellites and IoT networks – are revolutionizing Earth observation, climate monitoring, and national security.

  5. Laser Welding Unveiled: Advantages, Applications, And Industry Insights 3/25/2025

    Laser precision allows for better quality welds, faster throughput, reduced post-processing costs, and access to new domains of application. So, bring on, right? Well ...

  6. You Say You Want A (Micro-Optics) Revolution 3/21/2025

    Micro-optics is revolutionizing optical systems by enabling miniaturization, enhanced functionality, and improved performance in consumer electronics, automotive, biomedical technologies, and more.

  7. SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2025: Advancing National Security And Cross-Sector Innovation 3/17/2025

    Join others who are solving challenges in detector and sensor systems, infrared, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, LiDAR, autonomous systems, and other advances across the security and defense industry.

  8. Photonics' Role In Changing The Way We See Our Universe 3/13/2025

    From high-sensitivity detectors and adaptive optics to integrated spectrographs and space-qualified devices – photonic technologies are transforming our view of the Milky Way and beyond.

  9. AFM Or Electron Microscopy: A Battle Of Imaging Titans 3/10/2025

    Atomic Force Microscopy and Electron Microscopy cater to diverse scientific and industrial applications. Understanding their advantages and limitations is essential for selecting the appropriate technique.

  10. 10 Reasons You Need To Attend OFC 2025 3/5/2025

    Since 1975 the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition has showcased the emerging technologies of researchers and industry for the optical networking and communications community.