LaserExpo Nears

Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems, returns to Messe Frankfurt May 14-16. Its 16th iteration, the event retains its focus on optoelectronics,...

Much of the progress so far in quantum computing has been done on so-called gate-based quantum computers. These devices use physical components, most notably superconducting circuits, to host and...

Featuring more than 2000 technical sessions across 29 topic categories, plus plenary sessions, special symposia, and short courses, the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) 2024 kicks off...

National Photonics Initiative (NPI) advocates met with lawmakers this week to discuss reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative (NQI), which was originally signed into law in 2018....

Furukawa Electric has extended the normal C-band range of the FRL1441U Series pump laser to enable applications in the S-band and L-band of high output power, low power consumption for Raman...

The ASE Shield from TeraXion is an amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) suppression filter developed to eliminate ASE at the source in applications such as spectral combining, telecommunications,...

The Spectra-Physics® Talon® Ace™ UV100 from MKS Instruments Inc. is a >100-W UV nanosecond laser. The device offers TimeShift™ programmable pulse capability and a wide...

The Agilex™ 5 FPGAs from Altera and Intel are AI enabled field programmable gate arrays meant for mid-range applications including video, industrial, robotics, medical, and others. With AI...

Early fiber lasers were inefficient and limited to low powers, until more effective methods emerged to deliver the pump light into the cladding. Valentin Gapontsev, founder and CEO of IPG Photonics,...

By its original definition, a nanopositioning device is a mechanism capable of repeatedly delivering motion in increments as small as one nanometer. Lately demands from industry and research have...

One of the most critical elements of any time-resolved spectroscopy and dynamics experiment is the optical delay line. A typical optical delay line consists of a retroreflector or folding mirrors on...

Over 60 years have passed since the first demonstration of a laser in 1960. After the initial spark of interest, lasers were for a while categorized as “a solution waiting for a problem,”...

Answering some common questions new users of optical design and analysis software have are “How accurate are the results?” or “Can I trust the results I get?” and discussing the importance of...

We started developing FACs more than 15 years ago. The result is highly automated in-house processes which allow for competitive prices – even with high volumes. Diode lasers are efficient, compact,...

Explore Lumispot Tech's advanced remote sensing mapping laser solutions, enhancing geospatial technology and insights. Delve into our capabilities in satellite imagery, aerial mapping, and spatial...

Everything you need to know about soldering, mounting, thermal management, drive current, environment, and more, regarding extending the lifetime of your laser diodes.

In the last decade, lasers have become the tools of choice for next-generation tissue surgeries. Thanks to their unique properties, femtosecond lasers are currently considered for high-resolution...

This is a free webinar presented by Photonics Media. Sponsored by: DRS Technologies Our speaker: Dr. Hooman Mohseni Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science...

The discrete electronic energy levels in atoms and atom-like systems and the ability to probe and control them using their interactions with electromagnetic fields have enabled a host of applications...

Increasingly, photodetectors capable of detecting single photons are demanded by modern applications, including quantum computing, time-of-flight lidar, and dark matter detection. These applications...

Derived from "self-focusing,'' Nippon Sheet Glass Co. (NSG) of Japan's trade name for graded-index fiber rods with parabolic index profile, suitable for use as cylindrical microlenses.

Motorized positioning equipment in optics and photonics refers to devices and systems that use motors to precisely control the position and movement of optical components and instruments. These...

A system of Japanese origin that utilizes Fresnel lenses and a fiber optic network to transmit sunlight to otherwise inaccessible areas.

A type of asynchronous shutter device that is used particularly in CCD sensor applications to capture an image of a high-speed subject with no time delay. The word donpisha is taken from the Japanese...

It's a VISION takeover on Photonics Spectra Now! We're bringing you the latest from VISION 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany while the event is still happening. Machine vision takes center stage as we...

On this month's episode of Light Matters, we take you on a brief tour of the Higgins Laboratories at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Quinsigamond Community College and WPI received a $4M grant...

To celebrate this milestone, we've created a video showcasing the journey to the new design. We invite everyone to #joinus and watch the video now! The new DayOptics image is a testament to our...

The Agarwal Group at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Materials Science and Engineering focuses on understanding how light interacts with small scale nanostructures. They also work to...

A laser diode module is a compact device that incorporates a laser diode, optics, and often other components into a single package. These modules are designed to provide a convenient and efficient...

OHARA manufactures more than 130 environmentally safe optical glass types, free of both lead and arsenic. More than 300 tons of optical glass are melted per month, available in the following forms of...

Established in 1985, OZ Optics is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic components, test equipment and sensors. OZ Optics manufactures its products in three locations, Ottawa (Canada),...

CASTECH is a recognized leading supplier of nonlinear optical crystals, laser crystals and precision optical components for laser, telecom, medical, analysis and detector markets. Products...

Lambda Research Optics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of laser optics with high power thin-film coatings and high precision fabrications. Lambda serves a wide range of industries, such as Biotech,...