From The Editor
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NASA Is Making Spectroscopy More Efficient And Affordable
2/11/2025
NASA has long been at the forefront of technological innovation and spectrometry has not been immune to the space agency’s touch.
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How Computer Vision Makes Drones Better
2/6/2025
The integration of computer vision into drone technology has significantly enhanced their performance, making them more autonomous, efficient, and capable of handling complex tasks across various industries.
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How LLNL Used Scientific Techniques – Including Spectrometry – To Catch A Serial Killer
2/4/2025
When authorities hit a roadblock investigating a suspected serial killer they turned to researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for help. Here’s how those researchers helped put the “Angel of Death” behind bars.
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Inside The Insect-Eye-Inspired Camera Capable Of Capturing 9,120 FPS
1/24/2025
Super-fast insect eye-inspired camera shoots 9,120 fps in 40 times darker light. The camera has an incredibly slim profile, measuring less than one millimeter thick.
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Biophotonics: Keeping Astronauts Safe And Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
1/22/2025
Biophotonics is used in imaging, sensing, and therapy to diagnose disease, reduce the risk of infection, and observe brain activity. Now it is being used to keep astronauts healthy and diagnose and treat sleep apnea.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.