Printing Tiny Sensors on Fiber Tips
Researchers used 3D direct laser writing to integrate micrometer-scale glass structures on optical fiber.
22 May 2024
Putting Polarization to Work
Leveraging polarization direction has enabled wide-ranging applications, from glare reduction to 3D movies.
01 June 2024
65 Years of “Born and Wolf”
Generations of physical scientists have made Principles of Optics their standard reference in the field—but the book’s authors faced challenges before its first publication.
01 June 2024
Photonics21 Surveys a Changing Landscape
The annual meeting of the European public-private partnership highlighted the photonics sector’s worldwide resilience—and some emerging challenges.
24 May 2024
Causality Rules, Second Edition
A careful discussion of topics related to the many aspects of causality for undergraduate and graduate students of optics, particle physics and astrophysics.
23 May 2024
Droplets on Display
Close-up image of water droplets on a smartphone screen with a light gray background. The droplets show individual pixel colors and also reflect light sources in the room.
24 May 2024
June 2024 Issue
LATEST NEWS
Polariton Topology Points to a New Kind of Laser
Novel type of optical cavity yields condensation from light–matter quasiparticles at room temperature.
29 May 2024
Photonics21 Surveys a Changing Landscape
The annual meeting of the European public-private partnership highlighted the photonics sector’s worldwide resilience—and some emerging challenges.
24 May 2024
Observing the Finer Details of the Eye
Researchers use polarization-sensitive OCT to image collagen fibers that make up the white of the eye.
23 May 2024
Printing Tiny Sensors on Fiber Tips
Researchers used 3D direct laser writing to integrate micrometer-scale glass structures on optical fiber.
22 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 2024ADVERTISEMENT
EDITOR'S PICKS
The Sagnac Effect
The story of an experiment that might have kept Einstein awake at night—but that paved the way for the dawn of optical gyroscopes and that could enable future gravitational-wave detectors.
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
Droplets on Display
Close-up image of water droplets on a smartphone screen with a light gray background. The droplets show individual pixel colors and also reflect light sources in the room.
24 May 2024
How to Maximize Short-Term Engagements
Being an intern, visitor or postdoc can be an extremely valuable experience—if you take the right approach.
01 June 2024
Pushing Quantum Security
Researchers have expanded quantum key distribution to new lengths—and are now turning toward the tantalizing goal of networks of quantum devices.
01 June 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.