Features
Jessica Rowbury explores how MEMS projectors are advancing virtual and augmented reality headsets
Rachel Berkowitz reports on how laser-based systems are advancing vision correction surgeries
LiFi looks set to deliver high-speed data communication via solid-state lighting. Matthew Dale investigates the current commercial state of the technology
Although not yet as established as other additive manufacturing applications, printing human tissue is poised to significantly advance the field of medicine. Rachel Berkowitz reports
Matthew Dale finds that new fibre designs are being developed to enable more efficient and higher-power fibre laser systems
Aerial lidar is providing researchers with detailed information about rainforests, which is helping in global efforts to conserve them. Jessica Rowbury reports
There are stringent requirements when designing sensors for autonomous vehicles. Jessica Rowbury reports
The European Extremely Large Telescope project is well underway, and is stretching the capabilities of the optical industry, as Matthew Dale discovers
Andrew Williams finds that optical technologies are now recognised as critical tools in the ongoing quest to test and identify contaminants in alcohol, and tackle problems related to the trade in counterfeit drinks
Plants are being stimulated to grow or ripen with targeted LED light, which can be monitored by fast and small spectrometers, as Matthew Dale discovers
The development of optical coatings for use beyond Earth is driving innovation, Andrew Williams finds
Photonics systems are essential for making sure cosmetics are safe and effective, Jessica Rowbury finds