optical sensing

Metagrating

Breakthrough Metagrating Tech Filters Light with Unprecedented Precision—A Game Changer for Advanced Imaging

Tim McMillan·July 14, 2025

Scientists build a "metagrating" filter that selects light by both wavelength and angle—unlocking next-gen AR, sensors, and imaging.

supersonic

How the Navy Plans to “See” Through the Chaos and Conquer the Future of Supersonic Warfare

Tim McMillan·April 14, 2025

Navy breakthrough boosts optical clarity in supersonic environments, enhancing laser targeting and defense against high-speed threats.

hypersonic shock train

NASA-Funded Hypersonic Breakthrough Can Eliminate Deadly “Shock Train” at the Speed of Light

Christopher Plain·July 27, 2024

Optical sensors that rapidly detect a 'shock train' inside a scramjet engine could revolutionize hypersonic flight.