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Introduction Photonics has a wide array of applications in data communications, imaging, light sensing, and surgery. One such field where the utilization of light is particularly useful is ophthalmology. ...

Everyone has seen different depictions of future technology in media and entertainment. One of the recurring themes in “futuristic” worlds is holographic screens individuals can interface with. With ...

Telescopes serve as a gateway to discovery. They capture the imagination of children and professionals alike. The development of telescopes has led to countless discoveries, both terrestrial and ...

Hunting. What was a pursuit once necessary for survival is now a sporting pastime for those in the developed world. Many of the animals are nocturnal which makes the night time a preferred time for ...

Wearable devices have been increasingly popular in the past few years. Everything from smartwatches as a fashionable, convenient extension of one’s smartphone to thin bands for fitness tracking, wearable ...

One area where photonics is integrated prolifically is the aerospace and defense world. Giants of the aerospace and defense industry rely heavily on implementing photonics technologies to successfully ...

When we study materials, utilizing X-ray to understand crystalline structure is essential. Microscopic structure and atomic composition determine critical properties of matter such as the melting point, ...

Today’s blog post is sponsored by DataRay – a leading manufacturer of laser beam profiling solutions. Smartphones only improve with each evolution of upgrades. Every time the capabilities of technology ...

Both LiDAR and RADAR are well-established methods of detection and remote sensing. Some systems benefit from using radar while others are better served using LiDAR. In some cases, the two techniques may ...

Testing the quality of optical surfaces can reveal defects and imperfections in optical surfaces. These imperfections can induce aberrations in optical systems. Consequently, identifying to what extent the ...