Editor’s Picks

  1. New Chip-Based Beam Steering Device Lays Groundwork For Smaller, Cheaper Lidar 8/4/2022

    Researchers have developed a new chip-based OPA that solves many of the problems that have plagued OPAs. They show that the device can eliminate a key optical artifact known as aliasing, achieving beam steering over a large field of view while maintaining high beam quality, a combination that could greatly improve lidar systems.

  2. LASER COMPONENTS At SPIE Photonics West 1/17/2023

    LASER COMPONENTS will demonstrate its full range of optical and optoelectronic components at the SPIE Photonics West show in San Francisco, CA. From January 31st to February 2nd, visitors to booth 941 will be able to meet with expert engineers and discuss standard and custom product specifications.

  3. Nortel Steps Into MEMS Switching With Xros Acquisition 3/15/2000
    Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology was one of the top stories of last week's Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference...
  4. A New Study Highlights Potential Of Ultrafast Laser Processing For Next-Gen Devices 6/26/2024

    A new joint study uncovers the remarkable potential of ultrafast lasers that could provide innovative solutions in 2D materials processing for many technology developers such as high-speed photodetectors, flexible electronics, biohybrids, and next-generation solar cells.

  5. Fast CD & Profile Metrology Solution For The Mask Industry Released 10/3/2005
    TeraGen-M 2.7 is based on Optical Scatterometry, which uses Optical Digital Profilometry technology to translate diffracted, broadband light off critical mask features into accurate profile information...
  6. BRIGHTER Lasers For Tomorrow's Technologies 4/24/2008
    Scientists and engineers across Europe have joined forces in a unique collaborative effort to develop a new generation of high-brightness lasers that will transform the fields of healthcare, communications and entertainment.
  7. New Field Of Optical Imaging For Prevention And Treatment of Breast Cancer 11/28/2005
    Due to its high resolution and sensitivity, optical imaging is expected to offer breast cancer patients a less aggressive, more patient-friendly follow-up examination...
  8. Photon Design's Will Showcase Simulation Tool Innovations At SPIE Photonics West, Booth 3452, And Feature In Customer's Academic And Commercial Presentations 1/15/2026

    Photon Design, a global leader in photonic simulation CAD software, will exhibit at SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco, 20–22 January, Booth 3452.

  9. Bright Ideas — Defense Contractors Tasked With Taking Down Hypersonic Missiles, Record-Breaking Quantum Computer Tops 256 Qubits 11/24/2021

    Bright Ideas presents the most captivating news and innovations in photonics. This week, the Military Defense Agency picked three contractors to design a Glide Phase Interceptor prototype, a startup claimed its quantum computer has the most qubits (and the best platform), and an electro-topics grad student developed an optical filter that allows sensors and cameras to operate seamlessly in low and bright light situations. 

  10. SC21 Bronze Award For Artemis Optical Limited 7/2/2012

    Artemis Optical are delighted to have been awarded a Supply Chains in the Twenty First Century Bronze Award.  The award is due to be presented at a ceremony held by the ASD Group at The Farnborough International Airshow on Thursday 12th July 2012.