Using optogenetics, a team of scientists has found that a specific type of neuron might be thwarting their efforts at mapping the connectome.

The new joule-class laser will be a key component of LLNL's high-repetition-rate advanced petawatt laser system (HAPLS).

Fujitsu, PETRA, and NEDO have jointly developed the world's most energy efficient silicon photonics optical transceiver circuit.

For LED characterization, NIST has begun offering customers the second generation of its SSL Measurement Assurance Program.

Deadline for the prestigious CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards program is Monday, February 23, 2015. Enter now!

A new technique shows promise for producing highly detailed images of individual proteins without the need for crystallization.

A solar telescope can be combined with a laser frequency comb to allow spectral analysis of distant stars.

Researchers used Raman spectroscopy to distinguish normal from cancerous skin tissue following high-powered laser ablation.

A high-performance, high-voltage VMJ photovoltaic cell enables high-wattage transmission of power via laser light for applications including remote powering of small UAVs and remote sensing.

I'm describing this tumult to help convey one important fact -- that through it all, the magazine and Internet entity known as Laser Focus World prospered.

Celsia-developed two-phase cooling technology was tested at high heat loads.

Companies large and small from around the world walked away with top honors in the annual Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation Wednesday evening during SPIE Photonics West 2015.