Physicists and chemists at Heidelberg University have realized a photonic microchip that is driven by light just as easily as ...

Light powers everything from communications to sensing, yet even tiny imperfections can scatter it and weaken signals. To address this, a team led by the University of Bath—working with the University ...

Taara presents a wireless communication system that enables data speeds of up to 25 Gbps over the air. The technology, Taara ...

A new Stanford-designed optical amplifier uses energy recycling in a resonator to deliver strong, low-noise amplification with far less power.

What just happened? A Microsoft-backed research team has set a new benchmark for optical fiber performance, developing a hollow-core cable that posts the lowest optical loss ever recorded in the ...