From The Editor

  1. 3 Things You May Not Know About Raman Spectroscopy 6/12/2024

    Raman2RNA, FSRS, and portable Raman devices are three recent Raman spectroscopy advancements. But what are they and how are they moving the needle?

  2. Out Of This World Discoveries Made By The James Webb Space Telescope 6/7/2024

    As we continue to explore the data provided by JWST, the potential for discovery is limitless. Each new image and dataset brings us closer to unraveling the mysteries of the universe, inspiring curiosity and wonder.

  3. Delight Your Friends With These Fiber Optics Stories 5/31/2024

    Fiber optics began as a concept nearly 200 years ago. Today, it is a technology used by nearly every industry including communications, healthcare, aerospace, and more.

  4. After The Storm: Assessing Hurricane Damage Using Remote Sensing Technology 5/28/2024

    Assessing hurricane damage quickly and accurately is critical but can be difficult with conventional field surveying methods. Now, a LiDAR-based system is improving the process.

  5. The Optical Coatings Behind JWST's Out-Of-This-World Pictures 5/24/2024

    Optical coatings enhance aerospace performance, from reducing satellite reflectivity to ultrablack films for light absorption. NASA and JWST use advanced coatings for durability and efficiency.

  6. How Machine Vision Will Change The Future 5/20/2024

    Machine vision systems are transformative technologies with wide-ranging applications across multiple industries.

  7. Transforming Smart Living with Emerging Infrared Technologies 5/14/2024

    Infrared tech advances in detection, imaging, and sensors are enhancing applications in ADAS, healthcare, security, IoT, and smart homes, enabling automated, efficient living spaces.

  8. Optical Communication Unleashes New Era For Satellites 5/10/2024

    Free space optical communication is a transformative technology that will enable unprecedented data capabilities for space missions, allowing them to transmit more data than ever before while reducing size, weight, and power requirements.

  9. How Biophotonics Is Harnessing Light for Health And Science 5/7/2024

    Biophotonics revolutionizes biology and medicine via light interactions with biological matter, enabling diverse diagnostics and therapies.

  10. 6 Microscopy And Nanopositioning Innovations To Be Aware Of 5/1/2024

    Microscopy and nanopositioning go hand in hand, allowing researchers to see objects too small to see with the naked eye. Let’s take a look at three innovations for each of these tiny technologies.