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17 Feb 26
Polarized-light imaging could distinguish Ehlers–Danlos disease variants

Canadian group presents polarization method to diagnose human tissue condition subtypes.

17 Feb 26
Jenoptik confirms drop in annual sales

But the German optics giant is optimistic of a return to growth this year as demand in key market sector recovers.

17 Feb 26
Fraunhofer ISE reports ‘record efficiencies’ for two tandem PV modules

III-V germanium module at 34.2%, and III-V silicon module at 31.3% are “world beating”.

17 Feb 26
Laser fusion startup Inertia Enterprises raises $450M for pilot plant

Livermore company was co-founded by National Ignition Facility research leaders Annie Kritcher and Mike Dunne.

17 Feb 26
Dxcover blood test boosts early detection of brain cancer

Liquid biopsy technique combines IR spectroscopy and AI for rapid analysis of samples.

16 Feb 26
Danish group’s nanolaser could halve computer energy use

A step towards future digital communications by all-optical microchips.

16 Feb 26
Infleqtion and NASA taking quantum gravity sensor into space

With $20 M funding so far, Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder Mission is intended to “advance U.S. space sensing”.

12 Feb 26
imec opens NanoIC pilot line to drive innovation in sub-2 nm SoC

Supporting aims of EU’s Chips Act and located in a 2,000 sqm cleanroom expansion at Leuven.

12 Feb 26
Shanghai group develops heatproof fiber microphone to monitor power networks

Immune to heat and high voltage, optical sensor can spot problems inside transformers.

11 Feb 26
Japan group achieves dual-mode visible light generation from UV and NIR sources

Researchers from three universities develop organic crystal that converts “invisible” light into red and green beams.

11 Feb 26
Laser-written glass chip advances quantum communication

New photonic platform combines low loss, polarization independence, and full tunability.

11 Feb 26
ams Osram cuts costs again with loss of 2000 jobs

LED and photonics powerhouse also cutting its use of gold following recent surge in prices of precious metals.

 
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