Engineers at Duke University have successfully manipulated laser beams to create intricate 3D patterns known as 'optical ...

Laser transmission welding for fiber composites is also an important innovation for modern lightweight construction. Here, the joining zone absorbs the laser beam, allowing heat-resistant plastic ...

The aerospace industry is undergoing profound change. Companies are facing the challenge of having to drastically shorten ...

Explore five groundbreaking trends in optical science for 2025, including vortex-based fiber optics, dual micro-comb atomic ...

Scientists have demonstrated a sort of holographic strip that splits a single laser beam into five bespoke beams that create an optical knot. The work shows that optical knots could be used as a ...

Credit: Zeiss To create transparent glass like an airplane window, Zeiss relies on a combination of micro-optical structures and holographic optical components, depending on the need. This may ...