Featured Editorial
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From Laboratory To Li-Fi: The Transformative Journey Of White Lasers
9/11/2025
White laser technology evolved from a 2015 ASU breakthrough to enable multi-gigabit Li-Fi, enhanced displays, quantum sensing, and next-gen communication systems.
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Using Fiber Optics For High-Speed Internet, Remote Sensing, And … Detecting Icequakes?
9/4/2025
Fiber optics have been used in many ways by many industries. Now, the technology is being used to help detect earthquake’s little brother, icequakes.
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Optifab 2025: Where Optical Manufacturing Meets Innovation
8/29/2025
SPIE Optifab 2025 unites optical manufacturing leaders for three days of innovative technology, expert seminars, and unrivaled networking in Rochester, NY.
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How Metrology Drives Innovation In Chip Production
8/28/2025
Metrology is the science behind precise measurement, and its role in semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly vital as chips get smaller and more complex, powering our digital world.
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The Evolution Of Dual-Use Infrared Technology
8/22/2025
Dual-use infrared technology evolved from military origins to enable commercial applications, with future growth in quantum sensors and integrated photonics.
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Using LiDAR To Save The Earth
8/20/2025
LiDAR enhances climate monitoring through photon-counting systems, enabling precise atmospheric measurements for tracking greenhouse gases and supporting climate research applications.
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How Optical Coherence Tomography Is Helping Shape The Future Of Photonics
8/18/2025
OCT is a noninvasive imaging method that uses reflected light to create pictures of the back of your eye. It helps eye care providers diagnose and manage common eye diseases, and its popularity is helping shape the future of photonics.
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How Spectroscopy Could Help Find Life Outside Our Solar System
8/12/2025
Spectroscopy lets us decode the atmospheres of distant exoplanets for biosignatures like oxygen, methane, and dimethyl sulfide, advancing the search for alien life.
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What's Driving The Future Of Optical Networking
8/7/2025
Fiber optics has grown from a small experiment to a reliable resource for networking, and its development into how we use it today is an interesting tale.
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Miniaturized Photonic Devices Trends For Wearables And Medical Diagnostics
8/6/2025
Smaller is often better in fields such as healthcare, where miniaturized devices offer enormous potential for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions. Packing more technological power into smaller devices such as wearables increases opportunities for real-time tracking, processing, and feedback, while managing energy consumption and decreasing invasiveness.