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15 Apr 20
Light-emitting hexagonal SiGe promises integrated photonics breakthrough

European research collaboration demonstrates direct bandgap in novel nanowires; SiGe microlaser could be developed this year.

13 Apr 20
Researchers develop perovskite-based combined optical transceiver

Team at Linköping University with partners in China say development is significant for miniaturization of OE components.

08 Apr 20
Photonics Europe Digital Forum: silicon photonics to make waves beyond telecoms

Virtual conference hears that new applications and markets will likely eclipse current use of the technology in communications.

08 Apr 20
Photonics Europe Digital Forum: Freiburg team pushes perovskite with textured layer

Fraunhofer ISE researchers pass 25% efficiency with tandem cell, with plans in place to further improve performance.

08 Apr 20
CONVAT project aims for point-of-care Covid-19 diagnosis

European research group will develop optical biosensor technology.

07 Apr 20
Photonics Europe Digital Forum: ERC research funding opportunities outlined

Anna Mignani of the European Research Council describes which projects get funded – and how to qualify.

03 Apr 20
microLED display developer Plessey to work with Facebook

Objective is to help Facebook prototype new optical technologies for applications in AR/VR space.

01 Apr 20
LZH demonstrates laser method to prospect undersea minerals

EU-funded project ROBUST examining marine soil samples on Pacific floor non-destructively.

31 Mar 20
Laser diodes grown directly on silicon substrates promise cheaper sensors

University of Montpellier project studied epitaxial integration of mid-IR laser sources.

24 Mar 20
Chip-based devices feature optics for QKD datacoms

University of Bristol group says they will become part of secure "household internet connections".

24 Mar 20
Deformable mirror assists detection of gravitational waves

University of Adelaide project could prove useful for many beam-shaping applications.

20 Mar 20
Kiel-led team's artificial solid fog creates 'pleasant' laser light

Aerobornitride is a highly porous material made of white graphene enabling new laser light applications.

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