• Fiber Optics

    The laserfocusworld.com Fiber Optics channel features articles and other content that discuss optical fiber types and applications of fiber optics.

    Highlights

    Rivada's Outernet: an independent, fully meshed network via laser links.
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    New space race: Photonics is revolutionizing satellite networks

    Jérémy Picot-Clémente
    Jan. 8, 2025
    A new space race is being driven by unprecedented advancements in photonic technologies, which is revolutionizing satellite networks and redefining global communication infrastructure...
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    Fiber Optics

    ASE suppression filter has use in telecommunications

    TeraXion Inc
    Jan. 6, 2025
    The ASE Shield all-fiber filter uses advanced fiber Bragg grating technology.
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    Podcasts

    PODCAST: Interview with Andres Chavarria, LUNA Innovations

    Justine Murphy
    Dec. 31, 2024
    Episode 32 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Andres Chavarria, technical director at LUNA Innovations.
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    Optics

    Assembly station for silicon photonic chips features symmetric configuration

    nanosystec GmbH
    Dec. 19, 2024
    The VersaSolder system connects multiple optical fibers with silicon photonic chips.
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    Birgit Stiller and Steven Becker in the lab with their setup.
    Optics

    Optoacoustic neural networks?

    Sally Cole Johnson
    Dec. 12, 2024
    Birgit Stiller’s lab at Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) in Erlangen and Leibniz University Hannover is pioneering building blocks for optoacoustic neural networks...

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    Fiber Optics

    Quantum Corridor expands quantum comms network plans

    Dec. 11, 2024
    In this Q&A with Quantum Corridor’s CEO Thomas P. Dakich, he shares what it’s like to launch a quantum network, challenges involved, how the project’s goals quickly expanded, ...
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    Barry Zhang, founder and CEO of Princetel.
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    Joints of light: Princetel powers fiber-optic applications into the future

    Jose Pozo
    Sept. 25, 2024
    Barry Zhang, founder and CEO of Princetel, speaks about his professional journey, shines light on the confidence needed to succeed, and shares words of wisdom for the next generation...
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    Podcasts

    PODCAST: Interview with Caroline Boudoux, photonics virtuoso

    Justine Murphy
    Sept. 24, 2024
    Episode 18 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Caroline Boudoux, Ph.D., a renowned leader in the photonics and optics industry.
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    Fiber Optics

    Microstructured optical fibers for quantum computing?

    Sally Cole Johnson
    Sept. 19, 2024
    University of Bath physicists create microstructured hollow-core optical fibers to handle data transfer challenges expected with quantum computing.
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    Photonics IP Update: August 2024

    Iain McIntyre
    Sept. 6, 2024
    This roundup summarizes photonics-related patent litigation and Patent Office procedures for August 2024.