In this episode of Photonics Hot List:
A new scalable approach to designing solar panels could ultimately convert plastic waste into clean hydrogren fuel and energy.
Optica has announced the 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize, and The Partner Companies has named a new group president for its Optical Solutions Group.
A robust ultrablack coating material for satellites could significantly reduce light pollution within low Earth orbit.
About the Author
Justine MurphyJustine Murphy
Multimedia Director, Digital Infrastructure
Justine Murphy is the multimedia director for Endeavor Business Media's Digital Infrastructure Group. She is a multiple award-winning writer and editor with more 20 years of experience in newspaper publishing as well as public relations, marketing, and communications. For nearly 10 years, she has covered all facets of the optics and photonics industry as an editor, writer, web news anchor, and podcast host for an internationally reaching magazine publishing company. Her work has earned accolades from the New England Press Association as well as the SIIA/Jesse H. Neal Awards. She received a B.A. from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.