Laser News
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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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A Look Back At The Year That Was
12/10/2024
It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this past year. Why, it’s become an annual event!
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Smart Lasers + AI = Revolution
10/16/2024
Smart lasers with artificial intelligence capabilities are emerging as a revolutionary technology in manufacturing and industrial applications.
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A Look At ICALEO 2024
10/10/2024
ICALEO 2024 is coming soon. Let’s take a look at this year’s show.
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Improved Edge Steepness With New MaxLine E-Grade Filters
9/23/2024
New E-Grade MaxLine laser line filters offer superior edge steepness for Raman spectroscopy. They work effectively with edge filters, allowing for better separation from laser light.
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Finding The Right Dichroic Beamsplitter
7/26/2024
Choosing the right dichroic beamsplitter can transform your optical system's performance. Discover advanced, ion-beam-sputtered dichroics that cater to various light sources and application needs.
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Directed Energy Weapons: From The Mirrors Of Archimedes To Iron Beam
6/27/2024
The U.S., China, France, Germany, the U.K., Russia, India, Israel, and Pakistan are all working to develop military-grade directed energy weapons. While mostly in the developmental stage, they are fast becoming the practical, high-performance military option of tomorrow.
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The Importance Of Polarization In Laser Applications
6/11/2024
Examine the fundamentals of laser polarization, including its origins in anisotropic laser gain media and resonators, measurement via polarization extinction ratio (PER), and its practical implications.
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Tunable Lasers Achieve Black Box Status
6/5/2024
For cutting-edge products that require pulse-based tunable lasers, the OPO has developed into a plug-and-play device that can be easily integrated into larger systems.