Featured Editorial

  1. The Future of Photonics: What to Expect at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025 6/16/2025

    SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025 in San Diego is the leading event for photonics engineers, featuring innovative research, exhibitions, and professional development.

  2. Scientists Create First Attosecond Atomic X-Ray Laser 6/12/2025

    A one-quintillionth-of-a-second lasing breakthrough could lead to next-generation X-ray technologies, improving imaging in medical, materials, and quantum science.

  3. How Photonics Are Used In The Manufacturing Of Sporting Goods 6/11/2025

    Photonics technologies revolutionize sporting goods manufacturing through laser cutting, 3D printing, optical metrology, and precision measurement systems.

  4. What You Need To Know About The Physics And Engineering Of Nanolasers 6/4/2025

    Nanolasers are revolutionizing photonics by enabling ultra-compact, tunable, and efficient light sources, though challenges in fabrication, loss mitigation, and integration remain.

  5. How LiDAR-Enabled Robots Benefit The Defense, Aerospace, And Biotech Industries 6/2/2025

    Adding LiDAR to robots can significantly improve their capabilities and performance across various applications by enhancing their perception and understanding of the surrounding environment.

  6. Atomic Spectroscopy: New Technologies And What's Next 5/28/2025

    Atomic spectroscopy is advancing with the integration of AI, enhanced portability, and increased sensitivity, reshaping research and industry with faster, more precise, and field-ready analysis.

  7. 7 Photonics Technologies Transforming Modern Agriculture 5/28/2025

    Agriculturalists and scientists alike know how important light is to success. It is why photonics experts are experimenting with new ways to enhance food production with technology. Incorporating novel equipment could address industry problems such as soil quality, changing growth cycles, and water scarcity. What are the best examples of game-changing photonics in agriculture?

  8. Hyperspectral Imaging In Forensic Investigations: Applications And Case Studies 5/22/2025

    Hyperspectral imaging is a powerful tool for forensic investigations, offering a non-destructive, highly sensitive, and comprehensive approach to evidence analysis.

  9. Did Spectroscopy Help Find Signs Of Life 124 Light Years Away? 5/19/2025

    Using advanced spectroscopy, JWST detected potential biosignature gases in K2-18b’s atmosphere, sparking debate about life beyond Earth.

  10. Out In The Neon Light: Quantum Sensing's New Dawn For Photonics 5/15/2025

    Recent quantum breakthroughs overcome decoherence and enable mass production, driving photonics innovation across medical and environmental applications.