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Hypermultiplexed Integrated Photonics–based Optical Tensor Processor

The HITOP optical processor achieves O(N²) operations per cycle, enhancing AI model training with high scalability and energy-efficient photonic technology.

By Samudrapom Dam 31 Jul 2025

AI-Powered Handheld Scanner Detects Skin Cancer Without Biopsy

In a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics, researchers at the Saint-Étienne University Hospital and Paris-Saclay University introduces a compact, noninvasive imaging system that merges two advanced techniques to analyze both the structure and chemical makeup of skin cancers.

31 Jul 2025

LLNL Creates First-Ever 3D Quantum Ghost Microscope

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory unveils the first 3D quantum ghost imaging microscope, enhancing sensitivity and information gathering in microscopy.

30 Jul 2025

Safer Monitoring: Novel Photoacoustic Method Scans Stents Non-Invasively

In a recent study published in Optics Letters, researchers demonstrated how, for the first time, photoacoustic microscopy can scan stents through skin, possibly giving a safer, more convenient approach to monitor these life-saving implants.

28 Jul 2025

RSM: A Breakthrough in Super-Resolution Imaging Technology

RSM combines innovative optical components for super-resolution microscopy, enhancing imaging capabilities and supporting advancements in biomedical research.

By Muhammad Osama 25 Jul 2025

Skynopy, Wildfires and Natural Disasters: What If the Real Problem was the Delay in Satellite Data?

Each summer, wildfires strike harder, earlier, and more frequently. They demand faster responses. In the face of increasingly extreme natural disasters, satellite data has become a critical asset — helping to identify high-risk areas, anticipate events, monitor fire propagation, and coordinate emergency responses.

From Skynopy 25 Jul 2025

IEEE Study Shows Thermal Scaling Analysis of Large Hybrid Laser Arrays for Co-Packaged Optics

This study investigates how scaling the size of laser arrays has strong implications for self-heating and optical performance.

From IEEE Photonics Society 25 Jul 2025

Study Uncovers Technologically Appealing Trick Used by Microalgae to Manipulate Light

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues have uncovered an intricate light manipulation mechanism likely used by microscopic algae to boost photosynthesis.

24 Jul 2025

IDS: Micrometer-Precise Material Analysis

Precise material analysis plays a central role in many industries - from the pharmaceutical and food industries to construction materials, biotechnology and environmental sciences.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 24 Jul 2025

UK Can Lead New Grid Tech to Reduce Likelihood of Blackouts and Provide Smarter Energy Supply

The UK has all the ingredients to take advantage of a promising new semiconductor technology that will make our energy grids smarter, more reliable and less prone to blackouts, according to a new report published today.

From CSA Catapult 23 Jul 2025

SVS-Vistek 10GigE Camera Leverages Advanced Thermal Management to Maintain Optimal Imaging, Reliability, and Longevity

Reduced image clarity, increased sensor noise, and even internal component damage can occur when machine vision cameras without adequate thermal management are subjected to extreme heat.

From SVS-Vistek GmbH 23 Jul 2025

Interference to Astronomy: the Unintended Consequence of Faster Internet

Curtin University researchers have undertaken the world’s biggest survey of low frequency satellite radio emissions, finding Starlink satellites are significantly interfering with radio astronomy observations, potentially impacting discovery and research.

23 Jul 2025

High-Efficiency Photonic Power Converters for Telecommunications

This study presents a multi-junction PPC with over 50% efficiency, addressing key challenges in optical power transmission for telecommunications applications.

By Muhammad Osama 23 Jul 2025

Collagen Bioresins: A Breakthrough in 3D Bioprinting

Recent advancements in photoclickable collagen-based bioresins enhance deep vat printing, enabling high-resolution tissue constructs for regenerative medicine.

By Muhammad Osama 18 Jul 2025

Study Lays the Foundation for Smart Surgical Tools with Biomolecular-Level Precision

A new method combines artificial intelligence with a laser-based technique called Raman spectroscopy to distinguish between tissue types like bone, fat, and muscle commonly encountered in orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures.

From American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) 18 Jul 2025