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This article explores the 90-year history of coin-operated binoculars found at scenic overlooks, detailing their evolution and cultural impact.
A blog post explaining how to create holograms with a pen plotter, using grease smudges and intuitive optics to control reflected highlights.
A 2001 review paper exploring the mathematical physics underlying rainbows and glories, covering scattering theory and wave-optics explanations of these atmospheric optical phenomena.
An article explaining the concept of actegories in category theory and their role in programming optics such as lenses and prisms, with Haskell implementations.
Researchers at Penn Engineering and collaborators discovered that the skeleton of the sea star Protoreaster nodosus contains lens-like mineral structures that guide and concentrate light, suggesting nature can combine mechanical support and optical sensing in a single material system.
Researchers developed a programmable metasurface capable of generating dozens of holograms simultaneously, advancing holographic display technology.
Elon Musk comments 'Just hardcore engineering' in response to a detailed description of advanced optics, precision manufacturing, and rigorous testing required for a medical device.
A detailed account of building an ultra-wide-field 153mm f/2.8 telescope named Wallace and combining it with hiking for observational astronomy.
Former hacker and SpaceX software lead Dan Roelker now runs Observable Space, a company building advanced telescopes and optical systems to collect and control light for space applications.
An article examining the historical development of the Minostigmat lens for the VEF Minox Riga camera and investigating whether Hans R. Schulz was its true designer, challenging the conventional narrative.
South Korean startup LetinAR has developed advanced optical modules for AI smart glasses, securing $18.5M in funding ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, as the global AI glasses market surges.