Quartz Could Boost Solar Thermal Energy
Adding a semi-transparent material can improve the efficiency of opaque absorbers at high temperatures.
15 May 2024
Compact All-Attosecond Spectroscopy
A lab-scale approach creates attosecond pump and probe pulses from a commercial infrared laser.
01 May 2024
Compact Headset Brings Augmented Reality to Life
Researchers combined AI-enhanced holography with a nanophotonic waveguide to achieve realistic 3D imaging.
16 May 2024
Thinking Broadly about Collaborations
Researcher Sarper Ozharar spoke with OPN about his transition from academia to industry and the value in creative partnerships.
14 May 2024
Quantum Mechanics in Nanoscience and Engineering
A rigorous description of quantum mechanics that is accessible to students, scientists and engineers.
16 May 2024
Powerful Burst of Energy
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare, seen in the bright flash on the right, on 14 May 2024.
17 May 2024
May 2024 Issue
LATEST NEWS
Compact Headset Brings Augmented Reality to Life
Researchers combined AI-enhanced holography with a nanophotonic waveguide to achieve realistic 3D imaging.
16 May 2024
Quartz Could Boost Solar Thermal Energy
Adding a semi-transparent material can improve the efficiency of opaque absorbers at high temperatures.
15 May 2024
Blurred Tomography Prints Sharp Microlenses
A new 3D-printing technique uses blurred beams to rapidly produce tiny optical components with high precision.
14 May 2024
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.
11 May 2024
Nanopatterning with a Mid-Infrared Laser
Columbia University team shows how to “unzip” atomically sharp features in a 2D material, using mid-IR pulses from a tabletop setup.
10 May 2024ADVERTISEMENT
EDITOR'S PICKS
Mapping Biology with Spatial Omics
A recent explosion of spatial profiling techniques—largely enabled by optics and photonics technologies—gives biologists an unprecedented view of single cells and tissues.
01 April 2024
Spotting Trends in Optics and Photonics
How to identify up-and-coming areas by looking at the big picture, from enabling science to vertical markets.
01 January 2024
Beyond Materials
An obscure paper theorizing negative-index materials was resurrected 30 years later as researchers began to engineer materials to manipulate electromagnetic waves.
01 May 2021
Glowing Raindrops
Droplets from a rainstorm collect on the panoramic glass roof of an early Tesla Model 3. The unique color is indicative of a multi-layer dichroic coating.
01 February 2023ADVERTISEMENT
Powerful Burst of Energy
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare, seen in the bright flash on the right, on 14 May 2024.
17 May 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
Compact All-Attosecond Spectroscopy
A lab-scale approach creates attosecond pump and probe pulses from a commercial infrared laser.
01 May 2024CAREERS
Thinking Broadly about Collaborations
Researcher Sarper Ozharar spoke with OPN about his transition from academia to industry and the value in creative partnerships.
14 May 2024
Taking Advantage of Informational Interviews
Often underappreciated, these conversations can be extremely valuable in your career planning and job search.
02 April 2024
Inclusion in STEM Careers
Optica Ambassadors offer their reflections on building an inclusive, successful career and community.
08 March 2024
Senior Member Insights: Junqing Zhao
A researcher learns to be persistent and follow his passion.
30 January 2024
Senior Member Insights: Rosario Porras-Aguilar
An assistant professor talks about embracing small steps and the importance of self-care.
09 January 2024
Give us your best shot!
OPN invites you to participate in our 19th annual photo contest.