Optics

Professor Robert Thomson (left) and Dr. Aurélien Benoit in the lab.

‘Beam combiner’ PIC proves powerful for astronomical interferometry

Can a special photonic integrated circuit (PIC) link CHARA telescopes to form one powerful instrument for on-sky observations of the universe? Yes—and it enables measurements ...

Nov. 4, 2026

A slice of Northrop Grumman’s Yb:YLF boule measures 127 mm at its widest point.

Crystal advances will help power next-gen fusion laser systems

Nov. 3, 2026

FIGURE 1. The team’s graphene metamaterial electro-absorption modulator device structure.

Interdigitated graphene metamaterial enables EAM devices

Nov. 2, 2026

Illustration of the wavefront shaping principle. When no wavefront shaping is applied, the illumination beam starts to diffusely spread. By optimizing the incoming wavefront, wavefront shaping compensates for scattering and brings the light back into focus.

Bio&Life Sciences

Shaping light to see deeper inside biological tissue

Oct. 29, 2026

Standardizing CPO won't matter if the substrate supply chain can’t keep up

Oct. 28, 2026

PODCAST: Meet Andrew Strikwerda, COMSOL

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Oct. 27, 2026

Veeco’s GEN2000 molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) system.

Lasers & Sources

Quantum dot lasers may unlock next era of AI optical interconnects

Oct. 21, 2026

PODCAST: Formula E on pace at COMSOL Conference 2026