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The battle of LiDAR sensor technologies: FMCW vs. ToF

Jan. 17, 2025
Among the various light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies, frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) LiDAR has emerged as a powerful alternative to time-of-flight (ToF...

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Optical transceivers can beat the heat in the era of high-speed data centers

Jan. 16, 2025
Optical transceivers designed for longer ranges require precise temperature control to maintain laser stability and performance—and thermoelectric coolers provide a solution.
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Ultrabroadband UV frequency combs show promise for high-res atomic and molecular spectroscopy

Jan. 15, 2025
High-res dual-comb spectroscopy system generates light across two ultrabroadband ultraviolet (UV) spectral regions.
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PODCAST: Interview with Hagen Zimer, TRUMPF

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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Photonics Hot List: January 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025
In this episode: A bio tagging tool illuminates RNA, a quasicrystal design boosts telecom, and the latest photonics mergers and acquisitions.
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Photonics Hot List: January 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025
In this episode: New sensors detect plant distress, SPIE names 2025 society Fellows, and the latest business news roundup.
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Photonics Hot List: December 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024
In this episode: researchers build an optoacoustic neural network, a report on the booming semiconductor laser market, and the latest SPIE award recipients.

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