From The Editor

  1. TWPA And The Future Of Scalable Quantum Computing 9/30/2025

    Qubic's cryogenic traveling-wave parametric amplifier slashes quantum computer heat emissions by 10,000x, enabling scalable, efficient, next-generation quantum systems.

  2. Photonics Redefined: Crystalline Coatings And Graphene In Advanced Optics 9/24/2025

    Explore the latest breakthroughs in crystalline optical coatings and graphene-based photonic components, highlighting their mechanisms and transformative applications.

  3. Illuminating Skin Diagnostics: The Promise Of Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy 9/23/2025

    Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy is redefining skin diagnostics through non-invasive, quantitative, and portable analysis – advancing cancer detection, skin health monitoring, and future personalized care.

  4. The Science Behind Stealth Detection Through Atmospheric Disturbances 9/18/2025

    Electro-Optical MASINT uses atmospheric disturbances and optical sensors to detect stealth aircraft, UAVs, and missiles even after engine cutoff, countering low-observable tech.

  5. From Incandescent To LED: The Evolution Of Efficient Artificial Lighting 9/16/2025

    LED lighting offers 80-90% energy efficiency, vastly outperforming incandescent bulbs, saves costs, lasts longer, and reduces environmental impact due to the use of fewer toxic materials.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.