Military & Defense News

  1. The Military, Photonics, And … Video Game Controllers? 1/9/2025

    Photonics technologies provide advantages such as precision, speed, and resilience to electromagnetic interference, which are critical in defense and warfare. How are game controllers adding to that?

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  4. LISA's Search For Unseen Gravitational Waves 11/27/2024

    The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna is set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe by detecting gravitational waves from space. This ambitious mission marks a significant milestone in gravitational wave astronomy.

  5. Judge Smails And Ty Webb: What Caddyshack Has To Do With Metrology 11/13/2024

    Metrology plays a crucial role in various aspects of society and industry. It encompasses three main subfields: scientific, legal, and industrial metrology. Oh, and golf?

  6. Is LiDAR Everything It's Made Out To Be? 11/4/2024

    While LiDAR is a powerful technology with unique capabilities, it's not without drawbacks. Its effectiveness often depends on the specific application and context.

  7. A Look Inside Space University 10/8/2024

    The University of Central Florida, better known as SpaceU, is collaborating with NASA on the Artemis program, focusing on lunar research, technology, and workforce development.

  8. From Wildfires To Gas Leaks: How Hyperspectral Imaging Is Detecting Disasters On Earth 10/2/2024

    Hyperspectral satellites analyze Earth's chemical fingerprints from space, enabling crop protection, mineral discovery, and environmental monitoring to combat pollution and climate change impacts.

  9. How Remote Sensing Is Being Used In Ukraine And The Middle East 9/30/2024

    The military's use of remote sensing has progressed from rudimentary aerial photography to a sophisticated, multi-faceted intelligence-gathering system that plays a crucial role in modern warfare and strategic planning.

  10. NASA, ESA, And The Use Of Infrared In Space 9/23/2024

    Infrared astronomy revolutionized space exploration, revealing hidden cosmic phenomena. From early discoveries to advanced space telescopes, it enables the study of cool objects, distant galaxies, and exoplanets.