High-performance, low-cost designs target “bandwidth gulf” of AI data centers.
Automotive lidar pioneer evaluating options - including potential takeover by ousted CEO and company founder Austin Russell.
Computational scattered light method offers new views of neurodegenerative disease.
Under blue laser light, LLNL’s resin cures and solidifies; under UV, it degrades to liquid.
For integrated photonics applications in metrology, frequency conversion, optical computing.
“Weak start to the year, but orders improving in latest quarter, driven by biophotonics,” says CEO.
| Technical University of Munich transforms stem cells into bone cells
Precisely controlled photothermal forces redirect proteins towards bone formation. |
| SmaraQ project will integrate quantum optics on chip for ‘next gen’ computers Fraunhofer IAF, Qudora Tech, and AMO are co-developing new photonic components for ion-trap quantum computers. |
| Camera maker Cubert and spectrometer firm Wasatch get new owners Private investor Emtek buys a majority stake in Cubert; Wasatch becomes part of Denmark's FOSS Group. |
| Hesai says lidar 'rapidly becoming' standard ADAS feature Chinese firm posts near-50% increase in sales and has already shipped more than 1 million units this year. |
| Helmholz Center group achieves long-term stability for perovskite solar cells Inter-layer coating by “fluorinated compound” also boosts efficiency to almost 27 per cent. |
| Kyocera makes ‘breakthrough’ in underwater wireless optical communication… …and Corning and Nokia unite to offer fiber to the edge and optical LAN solutions. |
Hamamatsu Photonics Europe GmbH
Master Bond Inc.
Resolve Optics Ltd
Oxford Instruments Andor
![]() | Harnessing Einstein’s Photoelectric Effect: Advancements in LiDAR Technology and Its Impact on Modern Sensors 26 Aug Hamamatsu Photonics Europe Hamamatsu Photonics is leading the evolution of LiDAR with advanced sensor technologies that enhance precision and reliability. Their Time-of-Flight systems, based on Einstein’s photoelectric effect, use rapid laser pulses and sophisticated detectors - Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) and Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) - to capture real-time distance data with exceptional accuracy. Optimized for thermal stability and energy efficiency, these sensors are ideal for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and smart devices. Hamamatsu’s continued innovation in APD and SiPM technologies is accelerating the integration of intelligent systems into everyday life. |
![]() | Choosing the best spectrometer for NIR OCT 02 Apr Wasatch Photonics Near infrared optical coherence tomography has traditionally been limited to imaging depths of just a few millimeters, but with our expanded line of OCT spectrometers, up to 12 mm is possible. In this tech note, we explore and compare three different drop-in spectrometer models designed to serve a wide range of resolution, depth, and size requirements in NIR OCT imaging. |
![]() | Surface Quality Control for Maximizing LIDT in High-PowerLaserOptics 06 Oct Optoman in collaboration with Dioptic In high-power laser systems, the optical components' resilience to laser-induced damage directly determines performance, reliability, and service life. Even minor surface or subsurface imperfections can severely compromise the laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT), introducing failure points that limit system capability. |
![]() | 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. |
| © 2025 SPIE Europe |
|