Military & Defense News

  1. 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.

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

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

  3. 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.

  4. Understanding Digital Twins In Metrology 4/23/2024

    Digital twins enable real-time metrology precision by providing continuous monitoring and analysis of manufacturing processes, allowing for instant detection of defects and deviations from specifications.

  5. A Look At The Bright Future Of Quantum Sensing 4/17/2024

    Quantum sensors can detect magnetic fields and other physical quantities with high sensitivity and spatial resolution. They can provide insights into the smallest features of the world and have many potential applications.

  6. A Look At The Optics That Drive UAVs 4/16/2024

    The UAV market is poised to hit $38.3B by 2027, driven by demand from both military and commercial sectors. Optics and fiber optics play a crucial role in keeping UAVs in the air.

  7. Future Use Of Electro-Optical Sensors By The Defense Industry 4/9/2024

    Electro-optical sensors are indispensable tools for modern military operations. As technology advances, these sensors will continue to evolve, providing enhanced situational awareness and lethality to military forces.

  8. SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing: Uniting The Photonics Industry And Business 4/5/2024

    Bringing industry and key stakeholders together to ensure that both the optics and photonics industry and the U.S. Government are positioned to take advantage of each other’s strengths and ongoing programs.

  9. Is Astrophotonics The Key To Discovering Alien Life? 3/21/2024

    Astrophotonics has the potential to revolutionize exoplanet research and, quite possibly, help discover alien life.

  10. John Bell, Quantum, And Faster Communication 1/30/2024

    Scientists from Russia and China have achieved a significant quantum communication milestone by establishing a secure link over a distance of nearly 2,400 miles utilizing China's quantum satellite, Mozi. Highly secure due to its resistance to hacking, quantum communication holds potential applications in fields like finance, government, and defense.