From The Editor

31. Beyond The Canvas: Optical Technologies In Art And Museums 1/14/2025

    Optical technologies are used in telecommunications, data storage, imaging and vision systems, medicine, industry, and electronics. They are also used to create and display art. Here’s how.

32. The Military, Photonics, And … Video Game Controllers? 1/9/2025

    Photonics technologies provide advantages such as precision, speed, and resilience to electromagnetic interference, which are critical in defense and warfare. How are game controllers adding to that?

33. 25 Reasons To Attend SPIE Photonics West 2025 1/7/2025

    SPIE Photonics West 2025, scheduled for January 25–30 in San Francisco, offers numerous benefits for professionals in the optics and photonics industry. Here are 25 reasons to attend.

34. How Lasers Helped Build The World's Most Iconic Structures 12/23/2024

    Lasers have been utilized in various ways for iconic architectural projects, enhancing both the construction process and the final aesthetic.

35. The Role Of Optics In Artificial Intelligence 12/19/2024

    Optics drives AI advancements in vision, computing, and quantum tech, while Microsoft’s nuclear energy deal highlights sustainable solutions for AI's high energy demands.

36. Photonics West 2025: Unveiling The Future Of Optics And Photonics 12/18/2024

    SPIE Photonics West 2025, set for January 25-30 in San Francisco, showcases cutting-edge optics and photonics research, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

37. Quantum's Next Leap: Computing With Ultra-Thin Materials 12/11/2024

    Researchers used very thin materials to produce entangled pairs of photons that can be used as quantum bits for computing.

38. A Look Back At The Year That Was 12/10/2024

    It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this past year. Why, it’s become an annual event!

39. Shining A Light On Light Sheet Microscopy 12/6/2024

    Tracing its origins back to 1903, light sheet microscopy has developed into an invaluable tool in many fields. Learn more about Richard Zsigmondy and his role in creating this tool.

40. LISA's Search For Unseen Gravitational Waves 11/27/2024

    The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna is set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe by detecting gravitational waves from space. This ambitious mission marks a significant milestone in gravitational wave astronomy.