Chirped mirrors push pulses to their limits
Scientists at Austrian and Swiss laboratories are working on producing the world's
shortest laser pulses. Chemists and biologists can now observe the world at a sub-atomic level.
Rob van den Berg talks to the main players.
Europe puts plastic optical fibre to work
While Japan is the largest manufacturer of plastic optical fibre, it is Europe that is
driving the development of new applications and testing standards. Nadya Anscombe reports.
Your flexible friend
Polymers are finding their way into a whole host of components for optical communications, either on their own or
in combination with conventional substrates. Mike Cowin looks at the advantages of this flexible material.
Making the switch
Companies worldwide are competing to develop optical switches for use in future all-optical communications
networks. Nadya Anscombe reports on a lesser-known technology - electrically switchable holograms.
Downturn puts a break on component start-ups
The downturn in telecoms-network investment has put pressure on many optical-component start-ups. However,
Phillip Hill discovers that there might be light at the end of the tunnel.
EOS prioritizes membership growth and financial stability.
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