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08 Jul 15
Terahertz sensor achieves faster detection of hidden objects

Q-Eye from UK’s Warwick University is sensitive to single photons; new spin-off targets applications in security.

08 Jul 15
UCSD team breaks power, distance barriers for optical comms

Frequency comb ensures crosstalk between multiple comms channels within the same fiber is reversible.

07 Jul 15
Europe-wide project reports silicon photonics successes

Three-year ESSenTIAL program has taken technology to industry, developed new products, and trained hundreds in Si-Photonics techniques.

02 Jul 15
Researchers to test new optical fiber 3D printing technique

Scientists at Zepler Institute say method will enable "previously impossible" fiber structures and applications.

01 Jul 15
Fraunhofer and CEA forge closer collaboration on multi-junction solar

'Virtual lab' to specialize in development of ultra-high-efficiency photovoltaic devices for both CPV and consumer use.

30 Jun 15
Six Catalan technical research centers join forces

New Barcelona Institute of Science & Technology to pursue joint projects in photonics, nano, high-energy physics and biochemistry.

22 Jun 15
Laser 2015: new diodes and drivers aid push towards point-of-care photoacoustics

European project 'FULLPHASE' making solid progress towards a compact probe suitable for the physician’s office.

10 Jun 15
Imec presents perovskite PV module with 8% conversion

At Intersolar Europe, this week; perovskite "promising" for thin-film solar cells with increased conversion efficiencies.

10 Jun 15
ORC makes 'record' 11km of special photonic bandgap fiber

Beating previous 100s of meters limit, fiber now affordable for longer communications applications.

03 Jun 15
FBH diode laser bars deliver 2 kW output

Low temperature, high-power diodes targeting ultra-high power laser applications.

03 Jun 15
European projects advance CMOS technology

EXIST and CISTERN bring the continent's developers together to work on next-generation sensors.

02 Jun 15
ACTPHAST network hails collaborative successes

EC-backed project aims to support 200 individual innovation projects across Europe.

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