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    • Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

    Welcome to Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. Join us as we bring you the latest news and insights from the forefront of the photonics industry. Our episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in photonics, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired. Tune in and stay laser-focused on the future of light-based technologies.

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    PODCAST: Interview with Todd Haugen, Enablence Technologies

    Justine Murphy
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Episode 40 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Todd Haugen, CEO of Enablence Technologies, a supplier of optical chips based on PLC technology.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Andrea Armani, University of Southern California

    Justine Murphy
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Episode 39 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Dr. Andrea Armani, senior director of engineering and physical sciences at the Ellison Medical Institute and ...
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    One year in: Laser Focus World's top 5 podcast episodes

    Feb. 14, 2025
    We wrapped our first year of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast; here are the episodes that were most popular with listeners.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Michael Lebby, optics and photonics industry veteran

    Justine Murphy
    Feb. 11, 2025
    Episode 38 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Michael Lebby, whose decades-long career spans all levels of research and development, technology startups, sales...
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    PODCAST: Interview with Mateja Lampe Rupnik, Red Pitaya

    Justine Murphy
    Feb. 4, 2025
    Episode 37 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Mateja Lampe Rupnik, CEO at Red Pitaya. The company specializes in high-performance, open-source hardware instruments...
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    PODCAST: January 28, 2025 Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Jan. 28, 2025
    Episode 36 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for January 28, 2025.
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    PODCAST: New monthly interview series presented by EPIC

    EPIC - European Photonics Industry Consortium
    Jan. 21, 2025
    Episode 35 of Following the Photons kicks off a monthly interview series presented by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. It will showcase the people and companies...
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    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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    PODCAST: Interview with Nikhil Balram, Mojo Vision

    Justine Murphy
    Jan. 7, 2025
    Episode 33 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Nikhil Balram, CEO of Mojo Vision.
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    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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    PODCAST: December 24, 2024 Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Dec. 24, 2024
    Episode 31 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for December 24, 2024.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Sam Rubin, LightPath Technologies

    Justine Murphy
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Episode 30 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Sam Rubin, CEO of LightPath Technologies.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Mike Dunne and Greg Hays, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

    Justine Murphy
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Episode 29 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Mike Dunne and Greg Hays of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Mike Noonen, Swave Photonics

    Justine Murphy
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Episode 28 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Mike Noonen, CEO of Swave Photonics.
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    PODCAST: November 26, 2024 Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Nov. 26, 2024
    Episode 27 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for November 26, 2024.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Cory Boone, Edmund Optics

    Justine Murphy
    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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    PODCAST: Interview with Teresa Pace, L3Harris Technologies

    Justine Murphy
    Nov. 12, 2024
    Episode 25 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Teresa Pace, an Engineering Fellow at L3Harris Technologies.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Adam Carter, OpenLight

    Justine Murphy
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Episode 24 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Adam Carter, CEO of OpenLight.
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    PODCAST: October 29, 2024 Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Oct. 29, 2024
    Episode 23 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for October 29, 2024.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Shari Worthington, photonics marketing maven

    Justine Murphy
    Oct. 22, 2024
    Episode 22 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Shari Worthington, a professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Suffolk University and president of Telesian...
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    PODCAST: October 15, 2024 Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Oct. 15, 2024
    Episode 21 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for October 15, 2024.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Catalin Neacsu, TAU Systems

    Justine Murphy
    Oct. 8, 2024
    Episode 20 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Catalin Neacsu, vice president of business development at TAU Systems.
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    PODCAST: October 1, 2024 Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Episode 19 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for October 1, 2024.
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    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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    PODCAST: September 17, 2024 Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Sept. 17, 2024
    Episode 17 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for September 17, 2024.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Dave Shelton, AmeriCOM

    Justine Murphy
    Sept. 10, 2024
    Episode 16 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Dave Shelton, president and CEO of AmeriCOM.
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    PODCAST: Introducing our biweekly Light News

    Justine Murphy
    Sept. 3, 2024
    Episode 15 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast introduces Light News, our biweekly photonics news roundup.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Anthony Musto, Fast Photonics

    Justine Murphy
    Aug. 27, 2024
    Episode 14 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Anthony Musto, VP of sales and marketing at Fast Photonics.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Jorn Smeets, PhotonDelta

    Justine Murphy
    Aug. 13, 2024
    Episode 13 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Jorn Smeets, Managing Director – North America at PhotonDelta.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Christophe Maleville, Soitec

    Justine Murphy
    July 30, 2024
    Episode 12 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Christophe Maleville, chief technology officer and senior executive vice president of innovation at Soitec.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Juha Pietarinen, OptoFidelity

    Justine Murphy
    July 16, 2024
    Episode 11 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Juha Pietarinen, chief product officer at OptoFidelity.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Daniel Feezell and Jean-Claude Diels, University of New Mexico

    Justine Murphy
    July 2, 2024
    Episode 10 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Daniel Feezell and Jean-Claude Diels of the Optical Science and Engineering Department at the University of New...
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    PODCAST: Interview with William Burgess, Power Technology

    Justine Murphy
    June 11, 2024
    Episode 9 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features William Burgess, co-CEO at Power Technology.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Laurent Fulbert, CEA-Leti

    Justine Murphy
    May 28, 2024
    Episode 8 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Laurent Fulbert, Deputy Head of the Optics and Photonics division at CEA-Leti.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Andrei Dragomir, Aquark Technologies

    Justine Murphy
    May 14, 2024
    Episode 7 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Andrei Dragomir, founder and CEO of quantum tech company Aquark Technologies.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Gregory Niven, laser innovator

    Justine Murphy
    April 30, 2024
    Episode 6 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Gregory Niven, whose work was honored with an Individual Technical Achievement award by the Academy of Motion ...
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    PODCAST: Interview with Thomas Obeloer, Element Six

    Justine Murphy
    April 17, 2024
    Episode 5 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Thomas Obeloer, international sales director at Element Six.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Noel Goddard, Qunnect

    Justine Murphy
    April 2, 2024
    Episode 4 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Pierre-Mary Paul, Amplitude Laser

    Justine Murphy
    March 19, 2024
    Episode 3 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Pierre-Mary Paul, VP and director of the Advanced Laser Solutions Business Unit at Amplitude Laser.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Gisele Bennett, VP of Optica

    Justine Murphy
    March 5, 2024
    Episode 2 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Gisele Bennett, the recently elected 2024 Vice President of Optica.
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    PODCAST: Interview with Alexis Vogt, optics professor

    Justine Murphy
    Feb. 20, 2024
    Our debut episode of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Alexis Vogt, Endowed Chair and Professor of Optics at Monroe Community College.
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    Laser Focus World set to launch new podcast

    Feb. 15, 2024
    On February 20th, we will launch Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast, bringing you another way to get insights and views on the latest in the optics and photonics industry...