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06/24/2026

An Editors' Pick via : Direct density measurements from intersectional FLDI https://bit.ly/3SaBCzy

06/23/2026

A new method from University of Vienna researchers combines SR-SIM with electro-optic fluorescence lifetime imaging to achieve super-resolved imaging of cellular dynamics: https://bit.ly/3QiXnwF

The super-resolution microscopy technique demonstrated super-resolved multiplexed imaging of spectrally overlapping fluorophores, enhanced contrast due to optical sectioning, and environmental sensing at a spatial resolution of 156 nm.

Quantum Optics, Nanophysics and Information

Super-resolution structured illumination microscopy of cellular dynamics with fluorescence lifetime contrast

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

A new expands lidar sensing beyond distance and motion by mapping location, speed and material properties in a single measurement.

The system, which uses a coherent optical modem as the transmitter and receiver, captures millimeter-accurate distance, velocity and surface material while using eye-safe laser power.

This could lead to safer autonomous vehicles, more capable robots, better industrial inspection and sensing systems that work in poor visibility caused by glare, fog, or heavy rain.

Robotics

Ciena University of Toronto

06/22/2026

research demonstrates polygonal spatiotemporal optical vortices wavepackets with a prescribed vortex structure https://bit.ly/4e7usEV

Overcoming limitations in STOV wavepackets, these new wavepackets open up opportunities for research and applications in optical communication, multiple-target particle manipulation and studying complicated quantum systems.

06/22/2026

In recent work from ETH Zürich, TU München and the Universität Konstanz, a team discovered localisation transitions induced by temporal fluctuations in collective states of light supported by fast-gain .

By introducing temporal noise into the modulation of the laser cavity, the team created a fluctuating potential along a synthetic frequency lattice formed by the laser modes.

As the noise strength increases, the laser emission evolves through three distinct regimes: a broad spectrum, a Gaussian distribution and finally exponential localization.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3QwvPnw

06/22/2026

📣 OPN's July/August issue is now live 📣

The latest issue has stories about using partially coherent light for optical communications, optics in art, hollow-core fiber for long-haul optical networks and so much more!

Check it out: https://bit.ly/4emRisa

06/22/2026

It's time to vote! The elections for the 2027 offices are now open.

Ballots will be distributed to current members in June, so ensure you can fully participate by renewing your membership and confirming your contact information in your member profile.

Are you ready to select your next Optica Vice President and Director at Large?

Meet the candidates and read their election statements: https://bit.ly/3Sd5ifz

06/22/2026

Image of the Week: Staying Visible

Colorful chemoluminescent light sticks illuminate bikes during a bike visibility social ride in Ottawa, Canada.

[ 2025 ]

Yaryna Mamchur, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Read more here: http://bit.ly/3Uj2QCf

06/22/2026

The Herbert Walther Award, co-presented with Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft, recognizes distinguished contributions in quantum optics and atomic physics as well as leadership in the international scientific community.

Consider nominating a colleague by 30 June!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a7KmN7