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08/12/2023

Nüvü Camēras, a developer of ultrasensitive imaging technology, has partnered with quantum computing company Riverlane and quantum technology firm Infleqtion to develop imaging systems to measure qubit states — considered a vital capability to enable quantum computers to scale.

Nüvü Cameras, a developer of ultrasensitive imaging technology, has partnered with quantum computing company Riverlane and quantum technolog

07/12/2023

Sivers Photonics, a subsidiary of Sivers Semiconductors, has partnered with LioniX International and Chilas BV to develop and supply a narrow-linewidth integrated O-band continuous-wave tunable 1310-nm laser.

Sivers Photonics, a subsidiary of Sivers Semiconductors, has partnered with LioniX International and Chilas BV to develop and supply a narrow-linewidt

06/12/2023

Physicists at The City College of New York (CCNY) have developed a technique with the potential to enhance optical data storage capacity in diamonds.

Physicists at The City College of New York (CCNY) have developed a technique with the potential to enhance optical data storage capacity in diamonds.

06/12/2023

Seven early-stage startup companies have been selected to compete for a top prize of $10,000 at the 14th annual SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics Startup Challenge at on Jan. 30.

Finalists include:

ClearVision: A noninvasive alternative to permanent vision-correction surgeries based on corneal sculpting with femtosecond laser technology.

Soliddd: A lens array coupled with a light-field display designed for the next generation of macular-degeneration vision correction.

UriMetrics: A lens-free imaging solution for reducing the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

Momentum Optics: A laser-projection-based manufacturing machine for glass and ceramics optics that eliminates the need for specialized tooling, molds, or photomasks, increasing the speed of optical manufacturing while decreasing cost.

Photonect: A technology that decreases the insertion loss between a photonic chip and an optical fiber, offering a fourfold improvement to current industry standards.

Solaires Entreprises Inc.: Perovskite-based photovoltaic modules capable of recycling indoor light to power battery-driven devices without connecting to the grid.

TRAQC: A real-time inspection solution using terahertz radiation and metamaterial technology for the printed electronics industry, ensuring quality while reducing waste.

Seven early-stage startup companies have been selected to compete for a top prize of $10,000 at the 14th annual SPIE Startup Challenge at Photonics We

06/12/2023

💥 Now Live: Photonics Spectra’s virtual Hyperspectral Imaging Summit! 💥

Registration is free and you can learn more about the program here: https://events.photonics.com/Schedule.aspx?EID=15&OC=FB

1️⃣ The Upcoming IEEE P4001 Standard for Hyperspectral Imaging - presented by Torbjørn Skauli, University of Oslo (UiO)

2️⃣ Broaden Your Spectral View: Exploring VNIR to LWIR Hyperspectral Imaging Applications and Multi-Camera Approaches - presented by Mathieu Marmion, Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd.

3️⃣ Raw Materials and Beyond: Hyperspectral Imaging’s Role in Creating a Greener Future - presented by Trond Løke, Norsk Elektro Optikk AS

4️⃣ Cutting-Edge Fabric Identification: SWIR Spectroscopy and Sorting Techniques for Post Processing - presented by Marie-Christine Ferland, MBA, Photon etc.

5️⃣ Advancements in Airborne Hyperspectral Imaging for Methane Detection in Oil & Gas - presented by Antoine Dumont, Telops

05/12/2023

A somewhat overlooked part of the electromagnetic spectrum, terahertz could transform the way manufacturers measure material thickness for paints, coatings, papers, and thin films.

Read about how terahertz radiation can boost quality control and more progress in in the December issue of at: www.Photonics.com/DigitalSample

Cover image courtesy of Menlo Systems.

04/12/2023

Researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, the University of Glasgow, and Stanford University have created photonic chips that mathematically calculate the optimal shape of light to best pass through any environment, even one that is unknown or changing over time.

Researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, the University of Glasgow, and Stanford University have created photonic chi

04/12/2023

Photonics Spectra’s virtual Hyperspectral Imaging Summit premieres Wednesday!

Event sessions promote the adoption of hyperspectral standards and cutting-edge identification methods for capturing detailed spectral information.

In addition to providing deeper insights into best practices in key applications, registrants can engage with presenters via a live Q&A and network with others in the field.

Registration to attend this event is free: https://hubs.ly/Q02bSDxg0

04/12/2023

The revamped Photonics Media websites for Photonics Spectra, BioPhotonics, and Vision Spectra are officially live!



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01/12/2023

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30/11/2023

Scientists at Skoltech have found a way to increase the yield of single-walled carbon nanotube film production.

Scientists at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) have found a way to increase the yield of single-walled carbon nanotube film pro

30/11/2023

By adding tiny, periodic bumps to a microresonator, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its colleagues at the Joint Quantum Institute, a research partnership between the University of Maryland and NIST, were able to convert NIR laser light into specific desired wavelengths of visible light with high accuracy.

By adding tiny, periodic bumps to a microresonator, researchers were able to convert near-infrared (NIR) laser light into specific desired wavelengths

29/11/2023

💥 Photonics Spectra’s Hyperspectral Imaging Summit lands next Wednesday! 💥

1️⃣The Upcoming IEEE P4001 Standard for Hyperspectral Imaging - presented by Torbjørn Skauli, University of Oslo

2️⃣ Broaden Your Spectral View: Exploring VNIR to LWIR Hyperspectral Imaging Applications and Multi-Camera Approaches - presented by Mathieu Marmion, Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd.

3️⃣ Raw Materials and Beyond: Hyperspectral Imaging’s Role in Creating a Greener Future - presented by Trond Løke, HySpex

4️⃣ Cutting-Edge Fabric Identification: SWIR Spectroscopy and Sorting Techniques for Post Processing - presented by Marie-Christine Ferland, MBA, Photon etc.

5️⃣ Advancements in Airborne Hyperspectral Imaging for Methane Detection in Oil & Gas - presented by Antoine Dumont, Telops

Don’t miss your chance -- register for free to better understand hyperspectral standards and cutting-edge identification methods for capturing detailed spectral information!

Photonics Spectra summit focused on hyperspectral imaging highlighting applications, trends, and technological developments.

29/11/2023

Altechna, a provider of laser optics and optomechanical assemblies, has acquired Alpine Research Optics LLC, an OEM laser optics company based in Boulder, Colo., that specializes in ultraviolet laser optics and optical coatings.

Altechna, a provider of laser optics and optomechanical assemblies, has acquired Alpine Research Optics (ARO), an OEM laser optics company based in Bo

28/11/2023

Researchers at uOttawa, Université de Sherbrooke, and the Laboratoire des Technologies de la Microélectronique have manufactured back-contact micrometric photovoltaic cells, a world-first.

Researchers have manufactured back-contact micrometric photovoltaic cells, a world-first, according to the multi-institutional collaborators. The work

28/11/2023

Engineering and technology group SENER will lead the design and manufacture of the space probe and scientific instruments for the Comet Interceptor mission of the ESA - European Space Agency.

Engineering and technology group SENER will lead the design and manufacture of the space probe and scientific instruments for the Comet Intercept

27/11/2023

In recent decades, researchers have fabricated metamaterials that interact with light in ways that go beyond the physical limits imposed on naturally occurring materials.

A research team led by Bo Zhen of the University of Pennsylvania has developed an approach that directly engineers atomic structures of material by stacking the two-dimensional arrays in spiral formations to tap into novel light-matter interaction.

In recent decades, researchers have fabricated metamaterials that interact with light in ways that go beyond the physical limits imposed on naturally

27/11/2023

British quantum computer developer ORCA Computing will provide the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) with two PT-1 quantum photonics systems to accelerate its research and application work in quantum computing across a range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, and machine learning.

British quantum computer developer ORCA Computing will provide the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC) with two PT-1 quantum photonics

21/11/2023

Photonic quantum computing company Quandela has secured more than €50 million ($54.7 million) from investors, public funding, and banking partners to support the company’s international expansion and industrial development.

Photonic quantum computing company Quandela has secured more than €50 million ($54.7 million) from investors, public funding, and banking partner

21/11/2023

A new method for laser pulse compression, developed jointly by researchers at the University of Strathclyde, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), and GIST: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, exploits the dispersive property of inhomogeneous plasma to compress laser pulses.

The ability to compress laser pulses to ultrahigh powers could open the way for compact lasers in the order of exawatt and above. Such powerful lasers

20/11/2023

Photonics manufacturer Energetiq Technology, Inc. has formed a laser-driven light source (LDLS) business unit.

Photonics manufacturer Energetiq has formed a laser-driven light source (LDLS) business unit. Energetiq’s LDLS technology creates extremely smal

17/11/2023

Syntec Optics has received two major contracts — announced less than one week apart — for objectives for night-vision scopes and for ultraprecision biomedical optics.

Syntec Optics has received two major contracts — announced less than one week apart — for objectives for night-vision scopes and for ultra

17/11/2023

The virtual Photonics Spectra Optical Metrology Summit is now available on demand!

There’s still a chance to explore a program dedicated to evaluating and qualifying optical components, assemblies, and systems.

Thank you to our sponsors! NYFORS Teknologi AB, TRIOPTICS, Radiant Vision Systems, and Zygo Corporation

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15/11/2023

Quantum computing firm Photonic Inc. formed a collaboration with Microsoft to develop quantum networking capabilities using photonically linked silicon spin qubits.

Quantum computing firm Photonic Inc. formed a collaboration with Microsoft to develop quantum networking capabilities using photonically linked silico

15/11/2023

Leaders from eight of Europe’s largest integrated photonics companies have presented plans to the European Commission to build a resilient European supply chain for photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

Leaders from eight of Europe’s largest integrated photonics companies have presented plans to the European Commission to build a resilient Europ

15/11/2023

📣 The virtual Photonics Spectra Optical Metrology Summit is live!

Connect with industry experts for an afternoon focused on assessing and qualifying optical components, assemblies, and systems!

Don't miss out — explore the event program and secure your free ticket for in-depth technical insights, advanced methodologies, and practical applications 👉https://hubs.ly/Q028ZLw00

14/11/2023

💥 Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s Optical Metrology Summit, a free, online webinar series focusing on the measurement and characterization of optical components and systems 💥

1️⃣ Selecting the Right Metrology Tool when Weighing Factors Such as Part Access, Surface Quality and Geometry Limitations ✅
2️⃣ High Quality Measurements of Mid Spatial Frequencies in Optical Surfaces ✅
3️⃣ Measuring Group Delay Dispersion for Ultrafast Laser Optics ✅
4️⃣ Novel Testing Methods for AR/MR Devices and Smart Glasses with Vision Correction ✅
5️⃣ Optimizing MTF Measurement Accuracy in Optical System Evaluation ✅

Register for free to accelerate your professional growth with industry experts: https://hubs.ly/Q028Rq0q0

Photonics Spectra summit focused on optical metrology highlighting applications, trends, and technological developments.

14/11/2023

EUV lithography requires photoresists that provide high sensitivity, resolution, and etch selectivity. To meet this need, researchers at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory, designed a light-sensitive, organic-inorganic hybrid EUV photoresist to pattern small semiconductor features for high-volume manufacturing.

To achieve performance gains in microelectronics, semiconductor size continues to shrink, with feature sizes now in the sub-10-nm range. The challenge

14/11/2023

BlueHalo, a provider of ground-based systems for situational awareness, communications, command and control, and warfare operations, will develop a high-energy laser (HEL) directed-energy weapon (DEW) prototype, integrated onboard the U.S. Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).

BlueHalo, a provider of ground-based systems for situational awareness, communications, command and control, and warfare operations, will develop a hi

13/11/2023

Researchers from The Graduate Center, CUNY and Caltech have shrunk a mode-locked laser (MLL) to the size of an optical chip with an integrated nanophotonic platform.

Researchers from the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center and the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) have shrunk a mode-locked

09/11/2023

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH / 포항공과대학교) researchers created a cost-effective 3D-printing process, reshaping the future of metamaterials. The breakthrough opens doors to diverse materials and unrestricted designs for nanophotonic structures:

Metamaterials, artificial nanostructures that manipulate light, are costly and technologically challenging to fabricate. The broad, practical use of m

09/11/2023

The Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL debuted its semiconductor laser indoor propagation range (SLIPR) at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) debuted its semiconductor laser indoor propagation range (SLIPR) at Kirtland Air Force Base in New

08/11/2023

SÜSS MicroTec has agreed to sell its Switzerland-based subsidiary SUSS MicroOptics to Focuslight (HK) Investment Management Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Focuslight Technologies Inc.

SÜSS MicroTec SE has agreed to sell its Switzerland-based subsidiary SUSS MicroOptics SA to Focuslight (HK) Investment Management Co. Ltd., a sub

08/11/2023

Coherent cites AI, Datacom, and display technologies as the company eyes future growth:

Coherent posted its first-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2024, posting $1.05 billion in revenue, representing a decrease of 13% sequentiall

08/11/2023

📣 Join us for the virtual Photonics Spectra Optical Metrology Summit on November 15th!

Connect with industry experts from Radiant Vision Systems, Edmund Optics, TRIOPTICS, UltraFast Innovations UFI, Äpre Instruments, and Optical Metrology Solutions for an afternoon focused on the assessment and qualification of optical components, assemblies, and systems.

Explore the event program and secure your free ticket for in-depth technical insights, advanced methodologies, and practical applications 👉https://hubs.ly/Q028bzSJ0

07/11/2023

Mercury Systems entered into an agreement with the U.S. Navy to develop manufacturing capabilities that would allow commercial photonic chiplets to accelerate edge processing in defense applications.

Mercury Systems Inc. entered into an agreement with the U.S. Navy to develop manufacturing capabilities that would allow commercial photonic chiplets

06/11/2023

Semiconductor fiber laser technology developer nLIGHT, via nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, was awarded additional options that more than double the previously announced contract to produce a high-energy laser prototype as part of the second phase of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)’s High Energy Laser Scaling Initiative (HELSI).

Semiconductor fiber laser technology developer nLIGHT, via nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, was awarded additional options that more than double the previously

06/11/2023

Attosecond-pulsed photonic sources could introduce whole new fields of research, though brighter, more compact, and cost-effective sources must first be developed.

Read about the path to practical attosecond sources and more progress in in the November issue of at: www.Photonics.com/DigitalSample

03/11/2023

Blue laser technology developer NUBURU has appointed current CFO Brian Knaley to the position of CEO.

Blue laser technology developer NUBURU has appointed current CFO Brian Knaley to the position of CEO. Knaley replaces Mark Zediker, who has left the c

01/11/2023

To make high-quality crystals that resonate strongly with IR light, researchers at Stanford University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) developed a bottom-up, self-assembly approach to synthesize nanostructures with crystal qualities consistent with bulk single crystals.

When combined with electronics, infrared (IR) light can enable small, fast devices for sensing, imaging, and signaling at the molecular level. To full