Sometimes called the "Oscars of Invention," R&D Magazine's R&D 100 Awards have for nearly 50 years honored game-changing technologies, from the flashcube (1965) to high-definition television (1998).

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

Researchers have discovered that a new material can act as a super-fast magnetic switch. When struck by successive ultra-short laser pulses it exhibits 'toggle switching' that could increase the ...

The AFBR-5972Z fiber optic transceiver provides the system designer with the ability to implement a cost optimized Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) over standard plastic optical fiber (POF). This product is ...

A new light control system created at CU Boulder could increase the capacity for fiber optic technologies, enable thinner medical endoscopes and allow for stronger industrial lasers. Many current ...

Highspeed fibre optic switches benefit from non-mechanical operation. They are based on electro-optic technology and are highly reliable with no moving parts and organic materials in the light path.

Tubular laser beams can create what amount to fiber-optic cables made of thin air, researchers report in a study to appear in Physical Review X. Laser-heated air can efficiently transmit light signals ...

Looking for a high-performance, versatile, and precise fiber laser engraver to elevate your projects? The Omtech F-30 30W Fiber Laser Machine is the ultimate tool for professionals and hobbyists alike ...

Spin doctor: Markus Lindemann created the spin laser as part of his PhD work. (Courtesy: RUB/Kramer) A laser with a polarization that can be made to oscillate at over 200 GHz has been created by ...