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10 Apr 25
Chalmers develops optical amplifier with 10x more bandwidth for ‘super lasers’

Key is an arrangement of spiral-shaped, interconnected waveguides.

10 Apr 25
Twente develops novel photon source to ‘bring quantum computer closer’...

…while Karlsruhe’s new encryption approach boosts defense against quantum threats.

10 Apr 25
Thulium fiber laser hits record-breaking 1.9kW

Latest developments in spectral beam combining at Fraunhofer IOF almost double typical power output.

10 Apr 25
National Research Council Italy creates fully integrated optofluidic platform

Laser fabrication allows microfluidic chip to be reconfigured for different cytometry operations.

09 Apr 25
ICFO develops heavy-metal-free infrared quantum dots

Enabling highly sensitive, fast sensors for eye-safe lidar applications.

09 Apr 25
NIST discovers that novel crystal form boosts strength of 3D-printed metal

Quasicrystals formed in an icosahedron shape reinforce laser-printed aluminum airplane parts.

08 Apr 25
Fraunhofer HHI and Japan’s NICT launch optical testbed ‘data space’

OTDS platform is intended to develop AI and machine learning models for optical networks.

02 Apr 25
Liquid-crystal platform overcomes optical losses in photonic circuits

Can manipulate optical modes in free-space 2D setup, advancing quantum simulations and AI systems.

02 Apr 25
Georgia Tech thermal imaging captures patient's vital signs in detail

Phasor thermography method opens new possibilities for early disease detection.

01 Apr 25
Arizona sharpens imaging for eye-tracking

Deflectometry technique promises a wide range of applications.

27 Mar 25
Terahertz wave control for enhanced wireless and biomedical technology

A new patterned spintronic emitter enables room-temperature control of terahertz wave polarization.

27 Mar 25
US researchers capture first laser-based CT scans of dense objects

Colorado team uses compact sourceof X-rays to create high-res images of gas turbine blade.

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