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04 Mar 25
Tyndall spinoff Vivid Photonics boosts image quality in AR applications

Horizontal Cavity Surface Emitting Super Luminescent Diode technology said to be “ground breaking”.

04 Mar 25
AI enhances phase imaging, promises clearer views of cells

HZDR team exploits chromatic aberrations as route to clinically useful images.

04 Mar 25
European Investment Bank lends €20M support to Norlase

Spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark to expand efforts in lasers for ophthalmic therapies.

27 Feb 25
IonQ set to acquire ID Quantique

Quantum computing firm signs deal to gain controlling stake in the Swiss quantum networking pioneer.

27 Feb 25
PsiQuantum claims silicon photonics breakthrough for quantum computing

Nature paper details manufacturable platform with silicon nitride waveguides and barium titanate switches.

26 Feb 25
RoboSense delivers millionth lidar unit, equips Qinglong humanoid robot

Manufacturer Humanoid Robot intends Qinglong for general purpose use and open source development.

26 Feb 25
French team reports novel orange laser

Paper claims the first diode-pumped samarium laser emitting in the visible range.

26 Feb 25
First Solar sues Jinko over 'TOPCon' technology acquired via TetraSun

US photovoltaics company also agrees licensing deal with Talon PV and issues positive sales outlook for 2025.

25 Feb 25
Marine Biological Laboratory images cell components in full 3D

Combination of polarized and light-sheet methods reveals unexpected cellular coordination.

25 Feb 25
Evaluation of low-level light therapy assists Alzheimer's research

Chinese project develops optical imaging technique to monitor plaque aggregation.

25 Feb 25
Dublin spin-out seeks funding for 'shape-shifting' lens

LirOptic says that its solid-state but tunable component can meet the evolving demands of smartphones and AR/VR devices.

25 Feb 25
Exail to build ultra-stable laser for gravitational wave observatory

French photonics firm wins contract to deliver source for Laser Interferometer Space Antenna's ground station.

Identifying Optical Materials with Precision Accuracy 04 Mar

Knight Optical

Precision accuracy is a critical necessity with any optical component. Rigorous testing to ensure strict compliance with given requirements will always be essential; it is a vitally important demand within any industry sector. Dimensional, surface profiling and optical performance testing are significant aspects of this process, but an additional layer of assurance and quality can be achieved with the use of material verification, employing methods such as refractive index, density testing and transmission measurement. This White Paper explores advanced techniques for precise optical material verification, overcoming the limitations of traditional testing methods.

Beam Shaping for Enhancing Electric Vehicle Welding Applications 23 Oct 2024

PowerPhotonic

Demand for use of laser beam welding in the manufacture of EV batteries and fuel cells is increasing, with growth in demand expected. This white paper has featured a case study in which PowerPhotonic freeform beam shaping technology brings advances in key aspects of laser welding for EV applications: improving the weld process, making welds stronger and with lower spatter: ultimately making EV systems safer for all. Contact PowerPhotonic to start your collaborative journey to improved laser welding.

Measure How We See – The Way to Perfect Display Colors 28 Oct 2024

ADMESY

In recent years new display technologies have emerged. OLED displays, TFT’s with quantum dot technology or laser projectors offer brighter and more saturated colors than possible before. To achieve consistent colors across different displays, colorimetric calibration of the displays is essential.

Advancing Beam Shaping in the 2 µm Spectral Window 07 Feb

Hamamatsu Photonics Europe

Precision is crucial in laser technology, with advancements in beam shaping, essential for enhancing efficiency. Explore the capabilities, applications, and technical specifications of Hamamatsu Photonics’ Liquid Crystal on Silicon Spatial Light Modulator (LCOS-SLM) X15213-19. Optimized for Thulium lasers and designed specifically for the 1850-2050 nm spectral range, explore how this technology has the potential to transform industrial and medical applications.

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