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Space lasers: What’s up with that?

Nov. 20, 2024
In a Q&A with Stephen Sweeney, a professor of photonics and nanotechnology at the University of Glasgow, he answers our questions about what’s up with space lasers and his work...

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PODCAST: Interview with Cory Boone, Edmund Optics

Nov. 19, 2024
Episode 26 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Cory Boone, technical marketing manager at Edmund Optics.
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Quantum key distribution: Secure optical communications

Nov. 18, 2024
Avalanche photodiodes, infrared sensors capable of detecting single photons, are at the heart of many QKD systems. Their sensitivity allows them to discern the faintest of light...
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Photonics breakthrough can drastically shrink quantum computing parts

Nov. 14, 2024
Very thin materials can create entangled pairs of photons to be used as quantum bits.

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Photonics Hot List: November 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024
In this episode: microwaves could treat brain diseases, a silent amplifier boosts space communication, and the latest business mergers & acquisitions.
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Photonics Hot List: November 8, 2024

Nov. 8, 2024
In this episode: a tech shift boosts AI and data networks, the latest photonics business sales and acquisitions news, and self-healing chalcogenide glass.
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LightPath Technologies’ BDNL BlackDiamond chalcogenide glasses

LightPath Technologies’ BDNL BlackDiamond chalcogenide glasses allow designers to utilize a variety of optical applications while minimizing the use of crystal glass. This enables...

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Welcome to Laser Focus World's Leadership in Lasers and Photonics program.