Caltech scientists have developed a way to guide light on silicon wafers with low signal loss approaching that of optical fiber at visible wavelengths. This accomplishment paves the way for a new ...

Optical fiber biosensors (OFBs) achieve ultra-low detection limits for biomarkers and toxins, yet face challenges in reproducibility and scalable manufacturing.

Many of today’s computing and communications applications demand almost unimaginable processing capability and high-bandwidth access to memory. For example, many data center systems using high-end ...

Data center AI is driving a dramatic ramp in the growth of silicon photonics foundries: 8X growth in just 6 years, from 2026 to 2032. Scale-out is the major driver now. Scale-up will become the ...

What's behind the IEEE 802.3cz Multi-Gigabit Glass Optical Fiber Automotive Ethernet standard. Optical vs. electrical links in automotive Ethernet. Details behind various compliance and conformance ...

Advanced optical materials are crucial in the development of many everyday appliances that enhance our lives. These materials have the unique ability to manipulate light in various ways, allowing us ...