Nanostructures Bring Cloud Physics Down to Earth
New device can cool or heat objects without leaving a thermal signature.
08 July 2025
Frequency Combs for Chemistry, Biology and Medicine
Optical frequency combs can provide new insights into molecular diagnostics and disease mechanisms.
01 July 2025
First Electronic-Photonic Quantum System-on-Chip
Researchers fabricated a system combining quantum light sources and stabilizing electronics in a commercial CMOS foundry.
17 July 2025
A New Type of Tunable Laser
The compact multiring device can operate without mode hops and over a greater spectral range compared to similar instruments.
16 July 2025
QuiX Quantum Poised to Launch Quantum Computer
Dutch startup secures €15 million in series A funding to support delivering its first-generation universal photonic quantum computer.
16 July 2025
Thin-Film Interference
Interference bands in a soap film appear primarily at the bottom half due to gravity-induced variations in film thickness.
18 July 2025
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Entrepreneurs to Watch 2025: Nicolas Volet
UV Medico cofounder and CTO Nicolas Volet discusses his company's far-UVC light-emitting devices to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria.
18 July 2025
First Electronic-Photonic Quantum System-on-Chip
Researchers fabricated a system combining quantum light sources and stabilizing electronics in a commercial CMOS foundry.
17 July 2025
A New Type of Tunable Laser
The compact multiring device can operate without mode hops and over a greater spectral range compared to similar instruments.
16 July 2025
QuiX Quantum Poised to Launch Quantum Computer
Dutch startup secures €15 million in series A funding to support delivering its first-generation universal photonic quantum computer.
16 July 2025
Entrepreneurs to Watch 2025: Kenneth Richard Geipel
The cofounder and CCO of Robotto talks about using autonomous drones to detect and track wildfires, wildlife and more.
11 July 2025ADVERTISEMENT
EDITOR'S PICKS
Generating and Detecting Deepfakes: A 21st-Century Arms Race
As AI tools get better at creating realistic images and videos, scientists are racing to develop countermeasures to spot the fakes.
01 February 2025
The Value in Creative Partnerships
A scientist at NEC Labs America talks with OPN about the benefits of working across research fields and the academia–industry divide.
01 September 2024
Real-World Focus at the Photon Factory
The ultrafast spectroscopy and micromachining lab at the University of Auckland connects fundamental science with industry applications.
01 May 2024
Spectral flame
A CD has the effect of a diffraction grating on candlelight, separating its constituent colors.
01 January 2025ADVERTISEMENT
Thin-Film Interference
Interference bands in a soap film appear primarily at the bottom half due to gravity-induced variations in film thickness.
18 July 2025
Why Capital Flows Matter to Optics and Photonics Engineers
John Dexheimer discusses financing for the optics and photonics industry.
01 July 2025
Building a Giant Telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope’s William Burgett talks about managing a project on a massive scale.
01 July 2025CAREERS
AI-Generated Podcasts for Science Communication
Researchers found that artificial intelligence could help disseminate scientific studies in a clear, easy-to-understand format.
30 June 2025
My “Aha” Moment at the Optica Foundation’s Career Accelerator
Isabel Allegro discusses finding her career path thanks to attending the 2022 Career Accelerator.
24 June 2025
Journeys in Optics: Stephen D. Roberson
Roberson discusses his work with the US Department of Defense and his role as president of the National Society of Black Physicists.
02 June 2025
Journeys in Optics: Aparajita Bandyopadhyay
Bandyopadhyay talks about her role as chair of the Agriphotonics Technical Group and returning to research after taking time to focus on other priorities.
13 May 2025
Journeys in Optics: Milana Kendrisic
Kendrisic discusses her motivations as a researcher, receiving the Deutsch Fellowship and why she chose a career in academia.
01 April 2025
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15 September 2025