A team of researchers has developed a novel method for using cholesteric liquid crystals in optical microcavities. The ...

Photonic crystals are periodic optical structures that can control the flow of light. Multiple reflections from surfaces separated by a distance similar to the wavelength prevent an optical beam ...

Scientists have captured the moment a laser "comes to life"—and what they found challenges long-held beliefs. Using a special ...

A team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF), local spin-off company Spaceoptix, and satellite communications specialist Tesat have been working on the ...

Affordable laser could be mass-produced for use in self-driving cars and fiber optics Laser technology is used in many areas, where precise measurements are required and in communication.

Optical physics is the study of the fundamental properties of light and its interaction with matter. This includes classical optical phenomena such as reflection, refraction, diffraction and ...

Lattice Semiconductor’s first quarter results were met with negative market reaction as the company’s revenue and non-GAAP profit both came in line with Wall Street expectations but reflected ...

The US Army has conducted a combined live-fire exercise at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, integrating high-energy laser systems with ...

This is an update to my initial complaint about Sterling Optical. Around January 2012, Dennis (the manager) helped me find a frame and was very friendly, professional, and helpful. He ...

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