Contents: July/August 2006 edition

21 Jul 2006

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INTERVIEW

Diamond layer could boost output powers

When it comes to cooling devices, thin films of diamond are increasingly entering the equation. Matthew Peach speaks to Dwain Aidala of sp3 Diamond Technologies about how the material's thermal properties could improve output powers.

QUEBEC FOCUS

Quebec: Canada's north pole of optoelectronics

Around Quebec City's famous stone walls there is a hotbed of photonics activity, from the city's three cutting-edge R&D centres to dozens of diverse companies. Matthew Peach reports from Canada's National Optics Institute and profiles three up-and-coming Quebecois players.

REGIONS OF EXPERTISE

Nordic know-how powers Finnish photonics hub

Tampere in the west of Finland is renowned for being a centre of research and industry. Jacqueline Hewett visited the city to find out why its photonics industry is flourishing.

COMPANY PROFILE

Terahertz technology discovers its market

James Tyrrell profiles Picometrix, a firm that has successfully transferred its telecoms know-how into the terahertz sector, and looks at what is driving the market today.

PRODUCT GUIDE

Optical software: which program is right for me?

With a variety of optical design software on the market, choosing the right package for your application can be difficult. Michael Stevenson breaks down the options and lists important questions to consider when searching for the software that suits your needs.