Caltech scientists have developed a way to guide light on silicon wafers with low signal loss approaching that of optical ...

John Carmack has a habit of tossing out ideas that sit right on the edge between practical engineering and pure provocation. His latest musing lands squarely in that zone: what if a long loop of ...

Tear fluid is emerging as an attractive source of diagnostic information because it can be collected easily and noninvasively ...

The OFC exhibit floor brings the full optical ecosystem together in one place, giving attendees the opportunity to evaluate solutions side by side and connect directly with the teams turning ...

Researchers have fabricated a hair-thin microphone made entirely of silica fiber that can detect a large range of ultrasound ...

A new study has demonstrated that a tiny bundle of optical fibers can continuously, accurately, and simultaneously measure six biomarkers of brain health, helping to prevent serious complications that ...

Once a month or so, I have the privilege of sitting down with Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams to record the Hackaday Podcast. It’s a lot of fun spending a couple of hours geeking out together, and we ...

A breakthrough optical design allows quantum computers to read information in parallel, a key step toward building ...