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    The laserfocusworld.com Test & Measurement channel features articles and other content that discuss components and systems to quantify photonics.

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    The team’s dual-comb spectroscopy system produces precise and stable frequencies.
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    FIGURE 1. Time-of-flight (left): Blooming after treatment shows points removed near retro reflective vs. FMCW (right): No treatment; the raw data point shows no blooming impact.
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    The battle of LiDAR sensor technologies: FMCW vs. ToF

    Clement Kong
    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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    Red Pitaya's STEMlab device can be used as an oscilloscope, signal generator, or spectrum analyzer.
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    Open-source measurement helps photonics companies scale

    Črt Valentinčič
    Dec. 2, 2024
    The secret to consistent scaling? Embrace open-source tools for your measurements.
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    Lumotive’s LM10 chip is designed for a wide range of LiDAR systems.
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    Open platforms promise to revolutionize 3D sensing

    Raj Kulkarni
    Oct. 10, 2024
    Modular platforms are poised to revolutionize the 3D sensing arena by tailoring components for precise needs—such as automotive, industrial automation, or service robotics—and...
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    Deployed on the top of Mount Etna since 2020 by the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), Exail’s Absolute Quantum Gravimeter has demonstrated its capability to detect minute gravity variations induced by magmatic activities.
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    Expanding quantum technology capabilities

    Bruno Desruelle
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Exail, a global industrial company within the field of photonics and quantum technologies, was the first to commercialize industry-grade quantum gravity sensors. Its success in...
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    A compact and lightweight single-photon airborne LiDAR system could enhance air and space applications such as 3D terrain mapping.
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    Airborne LiDAR system advances 3D mapping, terrain imaging

    Justine Murphy
    Sept. 26, 2024
    A compact, energy-efficient LiDAR system makes airborne applications—including environmental monitoring and 3D terrain mapping—much more accurate.

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    Confocal Raman microscope supports multimodal imaging techniques

    CRAIC Technologies
    Dec. 21, 2024
    The Apollo M confocal Raman microscope is designed for materials research, nanotechnology, and semiconductor analysis.
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    Photonics IP Update: October 2024

    Iain McIntyre
    Nov. 6, 2024
    This roundup summarizes photonics-related patent litigation and Patent Office procedures for October.
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    Thin-film thickness measurement software offers multimodal compatibility

    CRAIC Technologies
    Oct. 12, 2024
    FilmPro 2 software enables users to obtain thin-film thickness measurements of microscopic sample areas.
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    Venture activity bounces back in September

    Eric Hall
    Oct. 7, 2024
    Deals are announced across varied industries and stages, including sensors and quantum.
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    Microscope accessory has use in chemometric modeling

    Oct. 6, 2024
    The Zero X Plus microscope accessory has an integrated calcium fluoride optic to improve spectral precision of collected Raman spectra.