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The latest advancements in material science have unveiled some intriguing results about a specialized glass: vanadium-doped cadmium borate. A recent […]

Optical illusions have always fascinated people, mixing art, science, and psychology into these weirdly compelling visuals. A recent illusion popped

Brain teasers have fascinated people for centuries. They’re playful, a little tricky, and somehow always manage to get us thinking.

Harvard University has been making waves in quantum computing with a striking new metasurface device. This ultra-thin single chip now

Oleg Shupliak, a Ukrainian artist known for his captivating optical illusions, painted the striking “I Was Thirteen” in 2009. At

Internet users are buzzing over a tricky optical illusion that recently popped up on Reddit. It tests your observational skills

The story of Karolina Orłowska shows how scientific innovation and resilience can spark real change. As the cofounder and Chief

Syntec Optics Holdings Inc., based in Rochester, leads the way in custom optics and photonics manufacturing. Lately, the company has

Quantum computing could shake up industries like cryptography, artificial intelligence, and medicine. Still, building scalable, practical quantum systems is an

The deep ocean used to feel like an unreachable frontier for earthquake monitoring. But now, thanks to a leap in

Optical illusions have fascinated people for generations. They blend entertainment with subtle exercises for the brain. A recent challenge online

Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (NLPDEs) have always played a big role in modeling dynamic wave behavior in complicated systems. You’ll

Coherent Corp., a leader in semiconductor innovation, just rolled out something pretty big: the CHR1065 PAM4 transimpedance amplifier (TIA). This

Researchers have just pulled off a genuinely exciting leap in optical tech with time-domain stereoscopic imaging (TDS). This fresh method

Marvell Technology has become a frontrunner in the optics business. The company has taken advantage of the industry’s shift to

Muscovite silicate, a mineral you might spot in everyday items, has suddenly become a hot topic in advanced photonics research.

There’s something genuinely exciting happening where optical computing and optimization collide. Researchers from Irrevresible Inc., 1QB Information Technologies, and several

German Precision Optics (GPO) recently made waves in the optics community by unveiling two innovative riflescopes and two advanced spotting

Precision motion control just got a real upgrade with PI’s lever-hexapod micro-robot technology. Debuted at the LASER World of Photonics

In a world where mental challenges double as both fun and brain-boosting exercises, optical illusions keep people hooked. The latest

Exciting advancements in semiconductor materials are opening up a new era in photonic integration. Groundbreaking research is finally overcoming some

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. is making waves in the space and defense sectors with new orders for rocket engine components.

Embedded optical modules are about to shake up the future of computing. They promise wild growth and performance leaps in

Augmented Reality (AR) is moving beyond its niche beginnings. Now, the push for compact optical engines in AR glasses is

Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has just set a new world record for internet speed. This

An optical illusion making the rounds online is leaving people scratching their heads by hiding a buffalo right in the

If you’ve ever dug into advanced laser applications, you probably get how crucial high-performance optical components are. Edmund Optics, one

The July 15, 2025, episode of “Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast” delivers a compelling roundup of the latest breakthroughs

Rochester Precision Optics (RPO), a longtime innovator in the optics industry, just landed a hefty $50 million funding boost. The

Researchers at the University of Arizona just rolled out a new approach that fuses artificial intelligence (AI) with label-free optical

Chinese physicists have just unveiled a new *bilayer metagrating structure* that filters light with a level of precision we’ve never

Innovation in optics and photonics keeps shining a spotlight on the future of technology. The SPIE Prism Awards, a testament

The partnership between STMicroelectronics and Metalenz is shaking up the world of metasurface optics. With a fresh licensing agreement, these

In a groundbreaking move, Intel just pulled the curtain back on its first integrated Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI) chiplet. This

The automotive industry stands right at the edge of a massive revolution. At the heart of this shift is the

STMicroelectronics (STM), a global leader in semiconductors, just announced a strategic licensing agreement with Metalenz. Metalenz is making waves in

Prime Day’s wrapped up, but for astronomy fans, the universe isn’t done handing out surprises. There are still some solid

The optical transceiver market is riding a wave of unprecedented growth, fueled by advancements in AI-powered data centers, 5G networks,

The European Space Agency (ESA) just hit a huge milestone. For the first time, they set up a deep-space optical

The fiber optics testing market looks set for big growth. Its value could jump from $931.7 million in 2023 to

The world of rifle optics is changing fast. Holosun’s latest releases, the ARO (Advanced Rifle Optic) and ARO EVO, are

ZTE and MASORANGE just pulled off something big in modern networking. They’ve rolled out the world’s first commercial integration of

The advancement of sophisticated satellite lenses marks a huge step forward in aerospace instrumentation. This blog dives into Resolve Optics’

Prime Day 2025 isn’t just about grabbing gadgets or kitchenware—it’s a real treat for outdoor folks and hunters itching to

Advances in nanotechnology and photonics are changing the way we harness and control light. Researchers working with CrSBr, a van

The adaptive optics market is heading for a period of dramatic growth. Projections suggest it could expand tenfold between 2021

Space-based telescope technology is kicking off a new wave of innovation. Breakthroughs are boosting imaging quality, making structures lighter, and

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a driving force behind modern innovation. But let’s be honest—its explosive growth comes at

Physicists at the University of Oxford have unveiled a new laser measurement technology that could transform how ultra-intense laser pulses

The defense technology scene is buzzing with Aselsan’s new ASELFLIR 600 electro-optical system. Türkiye’s leading defense company plans to start