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AmeriCOM Expands Technician-Training Network
US Defense Department–supported vehicle for optics and photonics workforce development will partner with a four-year college in the “birthplace and capital of diamond turning.” read more
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Multi-Channel X-Rays Uncover Hidden Threats
Combining multiple X-ray images with machine learning enables effective detection of explosive materials. read more
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Polariton Topology Points to a New Kind of Laser
Novel type of optical cavity yields condensation from light–matter quasiparticles at room temperature. read more
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Photonics21 Surveys a Changing Landscape
The annual meeting of the European public-private partnership highlighted the photonics sector’s worldwide resilience—and some emerging challenges. read more
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Observing the Finer Details of the Eye
Researchers use polarization-sensitive OCT to image collagen fibers that make up the white of the eye. read more
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Printing Tiny Sensors on Fiber Tips
Researchers used 3D direct laser writing to integrate micrometer-scale glass structures on optical fiber. read more
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Compact Headset Brings Augmented Reality to Life
Researchers combined AI-enhanced holography with a nanophotonic waveguide to achieve realistic 3D imaging. read more
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Quartz Could Boost Solar Thermal Energy
Adding a semi-transparent material can improve the efficiency of opaque absorbers at high temperatures. read more
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Blurred Tomography Prints Sharp Microlenses
A new 3D-printing technique uses blurred beams to rapidly produce tiny optical components with high precision. read more
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Eventful Times for Luminar Technologies
For the automotive-lidar developer, a new sensor platform, a production milestone, a restructuring and a surprising customer detail have recently crowded the business press. read more