Optics & Photonics News

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  Research News

  Squeezed States Expand Horizons for LIGO and Virgo

  Stewart Wills | 06 December 2019

  The behemoth gravitational-wave observatories report on their progress hammering down quantum noise—and extending their reach. read more  

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  Research News

  Optimal Optical Tweezers

  William G. Schulz | 05 December 2019

  Researchers say method could allow manipulation of particles in disordered environments, such as biological samples. read more  

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  Book Reviews

  Computer Holography

  Tomoyoshi Shimobaba and Tomoyoshi Ito | 05 December 2019 | Review by Dejan Pantelić

  An invaluable book of practical approaches for the diverse aspects of digital holography. read more  

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  Research News

  Fiber Maps Faults Beneath the Sea

  Edwin Cartlidge | 04 December 2019

  Technique used by oil and gas industries is transformed to monitor earthquakes and reveal previously unknown tectonic faults. read more  

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  Research News

  Foam Offers Optical Options

  Peter Gwynne | 02 December 2019

  Researchers explore structure and optical properties of Weaire-Phelan foams, which display semiconductor-like band gap for certain light wavelengths. read more  

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  Research News

  Machine-Learning Microscope Speeds Malaria Diagnosis

  Meeri Kim | 28 November 2019

  System combines deep neural network with programmable LED array to identify malaria parasite faster and more accurately in sparse samples. read more  

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  Book Reviews

  Optical Effects in Solids

  David B. Tanner | 28 November 2019 | Review by Axel Mainzer Koenig

  Both graduate students and applied scientists will benefit from this educational marvel on physics of solids in response to electromagnetic radiation. read more  

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  Research News

  More Sensitive Terahertz Gas Analysis

  Patricia Daukantas | 27 November 2019

  A high-finesse Fabry-Pérot cavity boosts the sensitivity of terahertz spectroscopy, potentially expanding terahertz applications. read more  

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  Industry

  European “Innovation Hub” Aids Academic Researchers

  Stewart Wills | 26 November 2019

  ACTPHAST 4R, a Horizon 2020–funded initiative, helps bridge gap between fundamental research and commercial prototype. read more  

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  Careers

  Winnie Ye on Being Visible

  Rebecca Robinson | 26 November 2019

  A Canada Research Chair and professor discusses the long-term benefits that can be found by volunteering for scientific societies. read more