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    The laserfocusworld.com Lasers & Sources channel features articles and other content that discuss the design and applications of all types of lasers, amplifiers, and other advanced sources like LEDs.

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    The team’s dual-comb spectroscopy system produces precise and stable frequencies.
    Lasers & Sources

    Ultrabroadband UV frequency combs show promise for high-res atomic and molecular spectroscopy

    Sally Cole Johnson
    Jan. 15, 2025
    High-res dual-comb spectroscopy system generates light across two ultrabroadband ultraviolet (UV) spectral regions.
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    Podcasts

    PODCAST: Interview with Hagen Zimer, TRUMPF

    Justine Murphy
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Episode 34 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Hagen Zimer, CEO of Laser Technology and Member of the Managing Board of TRUMPF SE + Co. KG.
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    FIGURE 1. Anti-Octadecaborane isomer: blue = hydrogen, green = boron.
    Lasers & Sources

    The quest for laser fusion fuel intensifies

    Vittorio Lippay
    Jan. 10, 2025
    To create abundant clean energy and help save the planet, the race is on to find an optimal laser fusion fuel.
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    NIF’s high-energy laser beams converge on a target at the center of the target chamber.
    Lasers & Sources

    It’s time for a fusion energy roadmap

    Hagen Zimer
    Dec. 19, 2024
    Growing energy demand coupled with global warming creates a unique opportunity for clean fusion energy. Now is the time for an international network to develop a realistic roadmap...
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    Integrated photonic module for space applications resulted from a collaboration within the Dutch photonics ecosystem.
    Executive Forum

    Growth in turbulent times: LioniX focuses on continuous improvement

    Jose Pozo
    Dec. 13, 2024
    Pointing out areas in which we can improve is never easy, but Arne Leinse, CEO of LioniX International, always searches for areas of improvement in his work.

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    Epoxy dispenser provides 25-µm standard accuracy

    Dec. 11, 2024
    The MRSI-175Ag epoxy dispenser has multiple dispensing methods and materials.
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    2025 SPIE Prism Award finalists and award recipients will be honored during a January 29th gala evening at SPIE Photonics West.
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    SPIE names 2025 Prism Award finalists

    SPIE: The Int'l Society for Optics & Photonics
    Nov. 12, 2024
    Rapidly developing technology areas such as quantum, sensors, imaging, and biomedical showcase the range and variety of this year's entries and finalists.
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    Xenon short-arc lamps offer power range of 180 to 320 W

    Excelitas Technologies Corp
    Nov. 11, 2024
    Cermax PE300BFX and PE322BFX Xenon short-arc lamps are used in hospital diagnostic, surgical endoscopy, and microscopy OEM applications.
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    Photonics IP Update: October 2024

    Iain McIntyre
    Nov. 6, 2024
    This roundup summarizes photonics-related patent litigation and Patent Office procedures for October.
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    Lasers & Sources

    LED lightbox provides luminance of 30 to 150,000 lux

    SphereOptics GmbH
    Oct. 18, 2024
    The Imatest ILB-B-150K LED illumination flickering lightbox has a 5100-K visible spectrum.