A shining celebration
On 16 May, the first International Day of Light celebrated the role of light and related technologies in science, art, education and sustainable development. Here we round up some of what occurred the day
On 16 May, the first International Day of Light celebrated the role of light and related technologies in science, art, education and sustainable development. Here we round up some of what occurred the day
A look at the use of optical mirrors in space telescopes, and a round-up of the commercial offerings available for every application
Greg Blackman looks at novel sensing and imaging devices based on quantum science, and finds that the technology is closer to commercialisation than first expected
Closely guarded process secrets are enabling optical coatings to serve higher laser powers and new operational regimes, finds Andy Extance
Benjamin Skuse investigates some impressive additive methods for producing polymer and glass optics for imaging
Carlos Lee on the European Photonics Industry Consortium’s latest advocacy efforts
Per Karlsson, CEO of NorthLab Photonics, discusses his career path, the key to effective management, and his advice for future entrepreneurs
Superluminescent LED drivers can help us understand ocean turbulence, here’s how
A look at the market for lidar and some of the systems, products and solutions available
A look at the market for hyperspectral imaging and some of the products and solutions available
How optical designers can realise the benefits of using freeform optical elements from the R&D stage when designing for illumination applications
A look at the current market for Neurophotonics and some of the products and solutions available
How solid-state light engines can meet the exact needs of many biotech and industrial applications
The ongoing commercialisation of the space sector is creating numerous opportunities for photonics technologies, Matthew Dale learns
Susan Curtis explores the new breed of quantum gravimeters finding their way onto the slopes of Mount Etna and into tunnels deep under Birmingham
Multi-junction vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers are likely to displace LEDs and edge-emitting lasers in sensing, finds Andy Extance
At this year’s EPIC AGM Matthew Dale learned that increasing advocacy efforts is a must to ensure an ideal future for European photonics