Laser News

31. 2023's Best: Methane Super Emitters, The Valley Of Death, Hidden Cities, And Maple Syrup 12/6/2023

    It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this year. It’s got intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Oh, and infrared, LiDAR, and so much more.

32. Enhancing Military Capabilities: The Power Of Infrared Technology 12/1/2023

    Military applications of infrared technology have rapidly evolved, enhancing detection capabilities and aiding in various critical operations. You can add maintaining temperature stability and improving tracking to the list.

33. Is A Green Laser Better Than A Red One? 11/16/2023

    Green lasers are growing in popularity because the human eye is especially sensitive to green light, which appears almost 30 times brighter than the red color. Does that make them a better choice than red lasers? Maybe yes … maybe no.

34. Everybody Loves LiDAR 10/27/2023

    LiDAR – is there anything it can’t do? Invented in the 1960s on the heels of the invention of the laser, LiDAR became commercially viable in the late 1980s. Today, it’s omnipresent, allowing us to do things we’ve never seen before in ways we never imagined.

35. NASA, ESA, And Space Photonics 8/21/2023

    The history of photonics began in 1960 with the invention of the laser. Two years later the first laser echoes reflected off the moon. Thus began the field of space photonics, enhancing on-board data handling, high-resolution measurement systems, processing units, and more.

36. 3 Novel Uses Of Lasers 8/4/2023

    Novel uses of lasers continue to expand as researchers discover new ways to harness their properties and develop innovative applications across various industries.

37. NSF Invests In Photonics Innovation 5/23/2023

    ​The Advancing Photonics Technologies collaboration is one of more than 40 teams across the nation selected to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which provide up to two years of funding toward the planning of a multistate initiative to create economic, societal, and technological opportunities for their regions.

38. Directed Energy's Walk Through The Valley Of Death 5/15/2023

    Directed energy weapons are at a crossroads of sorts. Will the much-desired technology survive the valley of death?

39. DE, LEO, And 3D: 3 Unique Applications Of Laser Technology 4/21/2023

    Lasers are used in many ways across nearly every industry. Here, we take a look at how they are being used by the military and in LEO, as well as future use in medical electronics.

40. Defense + Commercial Sensing: Exploring The Latest Innovations In Imaging, Sensing, And Photonic Technologies 4/11/2023

    Over the past 68 years, SPIE has been connecting, engaging, and serving its global constituency of more than 258,000 people from 184 countries. A big part of meeting that mission is accomplished by hosting conferences and exhibitions and, at the end of the month, SPIE will be hosting a big one: The Defense + Commercial Sensing conference and exhibition.