Current Headlines

  1. Coherent Launches Best-In-Class 18 W 880 nm Single-Emitter Laser Diode For High-Performance DPSS Systems 6/13/2025

    Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today launches the SES18-880A-190-10, a high-power 880 nm single-emitter laser diode on sub mount, designed specifically for high-efficiency, high-reliability pumping of diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers.

  2. Singular Photonics And AMS Technologies Join Forces To Bring Advanced SPAD Sensors To Europe 6/13/2025

    Singular Photonics, a pioneer in image sensor technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with AMS Technologies, Europe’s leading distributor and solution provider for optical technologies.

  3. LONGi Announces Two New Global Solar Cell Efficiency Records 6/12/2025

    At the highly anticipated SNEC 18th (2025) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition, LONGi announced two groundbreaking technological breakthroughs at the Technology Innovation Session.

  4. Molecular Hopscotch Boosts Light Upconversion 6/12/2025

    A new molecule that lets energy hop around quickly within its structure makes the upcycling of light more efficient and tunable.

  5. HKUST Scientists Achieve Breakthrough In Light Manipulation Using Gyromagnetic Zero-Index Metamaterials 6/12/2025

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)-led research team has adopted gyromagnetic double-zero-index metamaterials (GDZIMs) - a new optical extreme-parameter material – and developed a groundbreaking method to control light using GDZIMs.

  6. Capturing The Fleeting Transformation Of Perovskite Nanomaterials Under Light 6/12/2025

    A team at the IBS Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (CMSD), led by Director CHO Minhaeng and Professor YOON Tai Hyun of Korea University, has developed a cutting-edge ultrafast laser spectroscopy technique known as asynchronous and interferometric transient absorption (AI-TA).

  7. Unprecedented Optical Clock Network Lays Groundwork For Redefining The Second 6/12/2025

    In a new study, researchers carried out the most extensive coordinated comparison of optical clocks to date by operating clocks and the links connecting them simultaneously across six countries.

  8. Photonics Industries Launches RX-1064-300: Industry-Leading Picosecond Laser Offering >1 mJ Pulse Energy At 300W 6/12/2025

    Photonics Industries International Inc., a global leader in diode-pumped solid-state laser technology, proudly announces the release of its most powerful picosecond laser to date, the RX-1064-300, delivering an unmatched combination of ultra-high pulse energy and 300W average power at 1064nm for demanding industrial micromachining applications.

  9. From Laser Chips To Complete Systems – Ferdinand-Braun-Institut At Laser World Of Photonics 6/12/2025

    At the Munich trade fair (June 24-27, 2025), the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut will once again demonstrate its comprehensive expertise in the field of diode lasers – from design and chip development to ready-to-use modules and prototypes.

  10. Volantis Unveils Photonic Compute Platform For The AI Era; Raises $9M In Seed Round With Alex Wang, Trevor Blackwell, And Others 6/12/2025

    Volantis, a semiconductor startup building photonically integrated computers for the AI era, today emerged from stealth and announced a $9M seed round of funding.