Nonlinear optical dynamics—intensity-dependent response of light upon interaction with materials under high-intensity light ...

A new type of optical particle trap can be used to manipulate bacteria, viruses and other particles on a chip as part of an integrated optofluidic platform. The optical trap is the latest innovation ...

Silicon photonics production relies on advanced alignment techniques, optimizing precision and efficiency to meet the growing ...

Scientists have developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and ...

Promising to enhance the performance of optical proximity and/or object-detection sensors, the APDS-9700 signal conditioning IC reliably detects objects in ambient light and sunlight conditions and ...

3D sensing technology is rapidly being adopted in a variety of growing markets. End-product applications include smartphones, tablets, augmented/virtual reality products, robot vacuum cleaners, ...

Traditional computers are fast, but nothing like the speed of light—at 186,000 miles per second, you can crunch numbers awfully quick. That’s a big reason why optical photonics are being used for ...

Researchers at EPFL and Harvard University have engineered a chip that can convert between electromagnetic pulses in the terahertz and optical ranges on the same device. Their integrated design could ...

Imagine carrying a device in your pocket that can measure sea level rise with pinpoint accuracy, detect earthquakes hundreds of kilometers away, or even help hunt for elusive dark matter. For decades, ...