Optics

The laserfocusworld.com Optics channel features articles and other content that discuss precision optical components, systems, and applications.

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Podcasts

PODCAST: Interview with Sam Rubin, LightPath Technologies

Dec. 17, 2024
Episode 30 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Sam Rubin, CEO of LightPath Technologies.
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Vortex laser pattern from 12-fold rotationally symmetric quasicrystal structure.
Quantum

Novel quasicrystal design further ‘green lights’ topological study of light

Dec. 16, 2024
A new quasicrystal design process—that enabled a structure with a 12-fold rotational symmetry—may prove useful for many photonic applications beyond plasmonics.
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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

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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Optics

Optoacoustic neural networks?

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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AI is fueling growth in optics for the data center.
Optics

AI needs optical chips

Dec. 9, 2024
Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) growth, optics is expanding its footprint within data centers, automotive LiDAR, medical, and advanced vision applications.

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Lasers & Sources

eBook: Photonics in a new frontier—space

Dec. 3, 2024
This eBook discusses how space represents an expanded realm with exciting opportunities to test the capabilities of existing optical- and laser-based technologies, while also ...
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Optics

Large-diameter aspheric lenses have use in high-power laser focusing experiments

Oct. 26, 2024
Low f-number aspheric lenses up to 600-mm diameter can be fabricated in a range of optical glasses.
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Fiber Optics

10G SFP+ transceiver is designed for Metro Ethernet transport and access networks

Oct. 22, 2024
A 10G SFP+ transceiver supports up to 120 km reach over single-mode fiber at 10 Gbit/s data rates, without amplification.
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Optics

650 mm scan lens designed for additive manufacturing use

The S4LFT5650-292 scan lens has a 650-mm focal length for use in additive manufacturing of silver and gold jewelry.
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Executive Forum

Venture activity bounces back in September

Oct. 7, 2024
Deals are announced across varied industries and stages, including sensors and quantum.