Optics by topic
Browse 56 topics by company and institution, Optics direction, and content type. Qualified updates are collected here, and you can open a topic to see picks only.
Companies and institutions
Track updates from optics companies, societies, and research institutions
- Meta / Ray-Ban MetaMeta's AI glasses and Reality Labs developments: ongoing coverage of Ray-Ban Meta, display glasses, optics and interaction solutions.24 updates · 3 picks →
- Google / Android XRNews on Google's Android XR platform and smart glasses partnerships.37 updates · 4 picks →
- Apple / Vision ProNews on Apple headsets, glasses and display optics.7 updates · 0 picks →
- Optica SocietyNews on the society, conferences and publications of Optica (formerly the Optical Society of America).17 updates · 8 picks →
- SPIEConferences, awards and industry coverage from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.2 updates · 0 picks →
- LumentumNews and developments on Lumentum's lasers, optical module components, capacity and financial performance.20 updates · 2 picks →
- Samsung / Galaxy XRProduct and industry developments involving Samsung and Galaxy XR in display optics, near-eye displays and XR optical systems.12 updates · 4 picks →
- Snap / SpectaclesDevelopments in Snap Spectacles AR glasses, near-eye displays, waveguide optics and related products.No updates yet →
- XREALXREAL AR glasses, optical display solutions, product launches, and industry partnerships.8 updates · 3 picks →
- RokidRokid's AR and smart glasses products, optical display solutions, and related industry developments.13 updates · 1 picks →
- VuzixVuzix smart glasses, waveguide displays, and product and manufacturing updates.4 updates · 1 picks →
- LumusLumus' geometric waveguide display technology, licensing partnerships and progress in the AR optics industry.2 updates · 0 picks →
- QualcommQualcomm chip platforms and industry collaborations involving XR devices, near-eye displays, and optical interconnects.20 updates · 4 picks →
- NVIDIANVIDIA-related advances in photonic computing, data center optical interconnects, silicon photonics and CPO; GPU news unrelated to optics is not included.36 updates · 5 picks →
- CoherentCoherent's lasers, optoelectronic devices, optical communications products, manufacturing capabilities and business developments.11 updates · 1 picks →
- CorningCorning products, supply and industry partnerships in optical fiber, optical cable, optical glass and photonic devices.22 updates · 1 picks →
- ZEISSZEISS optical systems, microscopy and imaging, metrology, semiconductor manufacturing optics, and related product updates.5 updates · 1 picks →
- TRUMPFTRUMPF industrial lasers, laser processing equipment, manufacturing processes and related applications.7 updates · 2 picks →
- Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine MechanicsLaser, optics and photonics research advances at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; includes only reports in which it is the actual research or event subject.47 updates · 23 picks →
- Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision MechanicsResearch progress in optics, imaging, metasurfaces, and optoelectronics at the Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; only reports in which it is the actual research or event subject are included.19 updates · 11 picks →
- Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and PhysicsResearch in precision optics, optical fabrication, large-aperture optics and laser processing at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.13 updates · 2 picks →
- AIOFM (Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics)Research in infrared spectroscopy, optical remote sensing, metrology standards and optoelectronics at the Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences.12 updates · 1 picks →
- Hangzhou Institute of OpticsOptical research, technology transfer and the optoelectronic industry ecosystem of the Hangzhou Institute of Optics, a local new-type R&D institution in Hangzhou.68 updates · 2 picks →
- HuaweiProduct and industry developments from Huawei involving optical communications, optical modules, LiDAR, optical sensing and optoelectronic devices.24 updates · 3 picks →
- HesaiHesai Technology's LiDAR, laser and optical sensors, automotive products and related business developments.10 updates · 1 picks →
- Yutong OpticsProduct and manufacturing progress at Yutong Optics, including lenses, optical components, molding, and delivery capabilities.6 updates · 0 picks →
- Senfeng LaserSenfeng Laser's laser processing equipment, manufacturing and applications, as well as company operations and financing developments.2 updates · 0 picks →
- AIO PhotonicsProduct developments from AIO Photonics, including laser and spectroscopy components, spectral broadening modules and related products.2 updates · 0 picks →
- Guangzai TechnologyGuangzai Technology's optical sensing, optoelectronic technologies and product applications, along with related company news.5 updates · 0 picks →
Optics Direction
Dig into optical subfields: optical waveguides, imaging, optical communications, lasers, and more
- Physical OpticsPhysical optics principles such as interference, diffraction, polarization, and Fresnel equations, and their manifestation in real-world problems.14 updates · 2 picks →
- AR / AI GlassesProducts, optical display solutions, interaction and industry developments in AR glasses, AI glasses and smart glasses.68 updates · 12 picks →
- Optical waveguidesDiffractive, arrayed, and geometric waveguide solutions for AR glasses, along with materials, yield, and cost.11 updates · 3 picks →
- Microdisplays & DisplaysMicroLED, silicon-based OLED, LCoS and other microdisplay and display technologies.21 updates · 7 picks →
- Imaging and Computational ImagingOptical imaging, microscopy and computational imaging, including AI-assisted image reconstruction and inverse problem solving.90 updates · 13 picks →
- AI and Optical DesignAI applied to optical design, manufacturing, inspection and inverse design, as well as photonic computing and diffractive neural networks that use light for computation.10 updates · 7 picks →
- Metasurfaces & Micro/Nano OpticsControl of light by metasurfaces, metalenses and micro/nano structures.20 updates · 13 picks →
- Optical Communications & FiberFiber-optic communications, optical networks and data center optical interconnects.211 updates · 29 picks →
- Silicon Photonics and CPOTechnical and industry progress in silicon photonic chips and co-packaged optics (CPO) for AI data centers.63 updates · 10 picks →
- Optical ModulesDemand and capacity shifts driven by high-speed optical modules, optical engines, and AI compute clusters.116 updates · 12 picks →
- LaserLasers, ultrafast lasers, laser processing and laser applications.116 updates · 22 picks →
- Optical Sensing and LiDAROptical sensors, spectral detection and LiDAR.35 updates · 3 picks →
- Optical Design & SystemsLens and optical system design, aberration correction and simulation.26 updates · 4 picks →
- Optical Materials & DevicesAdvances in optical materials, optical components and optoelectronic devices.169 updates · 17 picks →
- Manufacturing, Processing & InspectionManufacturing and processing of optical components, coating and inspection.40 updates · 4 picks →
- Quantum OpticsOptics in quantum light sources, photonic quantum computing, and quantum communications.17 updates · 6 picks →
- Spectroscopy and Infrared DetectionSpectral measurement, spectral analysis and spectroscopic instruments, including Fourier transform infrared, infrared spectral detection and related standards.57 updates · 22 picks →
- Optical Remote SensingOptical and infrared remote sensing, remote sensing imagery, and target perception; includes AI analysis of optical remote sensing data, but excludes radar remote sensing unrelated to optics.16 updates · 4 picks →
- Optical Metrology and CalibrationOptical measurement, metrological calibration, accuracy evaluation, and standards for instruments or components; policy and standards coverage is also classified under the corresponding content-format topic.4 updates · 1 picks →
Content type
Browse by content type: research papers, products and applications, funding and investment, commentary and analysis, and more
- Papers and ResearchJournal papers, conference papers, and technical reports.156 updates · 60 picks →
- Technology AdvancesAdvances in new materials, devices, architectures and processes accompanied by clear data.29 updates · 4 picks →
- Products and ApplicationsLaunches, mass production, and applications of optical products, AR/AI glasses, components, and instruments.68 updates · 9 picks →
- Industry & CompaniesCompany operations, partnerships, capacity and supply chains.216 updates · 14 picks →
- Investment and FinancingFinancing, IPOs and mergers and acquisitions involving optics and optics-plus-AI companies.57 updates · 7 picks →
- Policy and StandardsGovernment policy, export controls, and industry standards.19 updates · 3 picks →
- Conferences and ExhibitionsAcademic conferences, industry exhibitions, awards and society events.61 updates · 1 picks →
- Insights & AnalysisTrend analysis, explainer articles, interviews and reviews.168 updates · 6 picks →