Scientists developing microchips with brain and lung tissue to study viral neuroinflammation
Researchers will use tissue-on-chip technology as a new way to explore the relationship between the lungs and brain.
Reengineering the concert experience
Stu Elby ’82 helps make Sphere a revolutionary entertainment venue.
May 2024 in Photos
In May, the University celebrated the Class of 2024—with a few detours along the way. Take a look back at the month in photos.
Streamlined microcomb design provides control with the flip of a switch
Microcomb lasers developed at the University of Rochester offer a new path for developing frequency comb generators at a microchip scale.
New surface acoustic wave techniques could lead to surfing a quantum internet
Researchers have developed new methods to couple light to sound waves that glide on surfaces.
Are these newly found rare cells a missing link in color perception?
Rochester researchers harnessed adaptive optics to gain insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color.
The science behind solar eclipse glasses
An optics professor explains how eclipse glasses protect your eyes from the sun’s light during an eclipse.
Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy
Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.
Coursework: Advanced Lens Design teaches optics through teamwork
A popular optical engineering course equips students with technical and professional skills while putting them on the radar of industry-connected alumni.
Brian J. Thompson, provost emeritus and professor emeritus of optics, remembered
The community mourns the loss of a longtime University leader and a pioneer in optics and holography.