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Photonics Spectra - April 2024


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3D-Stacked CMOS Sparks Imaging’s Innovation Era CMOS manufacturing has undergone a significant transformation in the last 12 months. The manufacturing processes that even seasoned developers regarded as fundamentally experimental 20, or even 10,...
Software-Defined Photonics Orchestrates Light in Future Data Centers At a system architecture level, software-defined networking (SDN) has transformed data center management in the last decade, decoupling the control plane element from the data plane element. The...
A Quantum Leap for Sensitive Gas Analysis Far above an oil pipeline, a drone bobs and weaves. The drone, dispatched by Denver, Colorado-based Project Canary, is collecting high-resolution imaging data of the site, while also scanning for any...
High-Power Lasers Open Applications and Drive Component Demand The meaning of “high power” varies considerably by sector. Indeed, the high powers that industry applications command, for example, differ vastly from those that are considered high power...
Editorial
Industrial applications command top-tier photonics The relationship between industrial applications — mainstays such as materials processing, quality control, and chemical analysis — and photonic solutions is hardly steeped in mystery. By the time Bell Labs’ Kumar Patel introduced his first iteration of the CO2 laser 60 years ago, society had fully committed to, walked back, and then reassessed the notion of tying its collective growth to...
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Automate Brings Vision and Automation to Chicago The Association for Advancing Automation’s (A3’s) Automate trade show is starting off its new annual status at McCormick Place in Chicago, returning to the city after several years in Detroit. Taking place from May 6 to 9, Automate, the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America, features the latest advancements in robotics, machine vision, AI, motion control, and related...
Industry Insight
Photonics West 2024: Notable Trends and an Excursion On February 1, the biggest North American photonics convention concluded. It was busier than ever, at over 24,000 registered attendees. Guests once again enjoyed a great reunion for the photonics family, and, beyond a meet and greet for the community, Photonics West again featured an overwhelming number of events: conferences with thousands of presentations, short courses, four distinct...
Technology News
Shortwave System Captures Photoluminescence Lifetime in One Shot Photoluminescence lifetime imaging could provide a reliable detection method for applications where accuracy and dependability are essential, like secured information storage and temperature monitoring. Researchers at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) developed a high-precision short-wave infrared (SWIR) imaging technique to improve the efficiency of photoluminescence lifetime...
Ultrafast Phenomenon Prompts Data Storage Efficiency Hypothesis A recent discovery from the University of California, Davis, could enable faster and more efficient magnetic hard drives by using ultrafast laser pulses to process data. The findings could...
Multispectral Terahertz Imaging System Incorporates Neural Network Researchers at UCLA have developed a focal plane array (FPA) capable of supporting real-time multispectral terahertz (THz) video in 3D. According to the team, led by UCLA professors Mona Jarrahi and...
Enlightra, DESY Hamburg Develop Improved, Scalable Comb Lasers Laser technology startup Enlightra has collaborated with DESY Hamburg to develop comb lasers that are more stable and efficient by design. The work demonstrated microresonators with programmable...
Large-scale, Mass-producible Metalens Enables Astral Imaging Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a 10-centimeter-diameter glass metalens that can image the sun, the moon and distant...
UV-LED Photolithography Imparts Micro Features Technologies like integrated signal distributing, processing, and sensing networks require basic optical elements such as waveguides, splitters, gratings, and optical switches to be miniaturized....
4D Printing Scheme Enables Light-Controlled Soft Robotics The process of 4D printing is an extension of 3D printing, in which solid objects are created using materials that can change shape when exposed to certain stimuli like heat, water or light. At the...
Terahertz-permeable Aerogel Offers High Tunability High-frequency terahertz waves have great potential to replace X-ray examinations in the future to be used in space research, among other things. Researchers at Linköping University have shown...
Earth-abundant Metal Complex Drives OLED Efficiency Gain The demand for low-cost, environmentally friendly light sources has led to greater use of OLEDs to illuminate digital displays and indoor/outdoor spaces. One of the most popular commercial methods...
Industry News
Quantum Experts Present Roadmap to EU Policymakers Quantum experts from the EU’s Quantum Flagship initiative met with policymakers and representatives to present the Strategic Research and Industry Agenda SRIA 2030: Roadmap and Quantum...
Lithuania Unveils Silicon Valley Innovation Hub Innovation Hub Lithuania (InnoHub Lithuania), a Silicon Valley site designed to serve as an economic bridge between high-tech Lithuanian companies, and research institutes, with American counterparts...
Seven Companies Selected to Contribute to UK Quantum Testbed Seven quantum hardware companies have been awarded contracts to build a diverse range of quantum computing testbeds at the National Quantum Computing Centre facilities in Oxfordshire, England by...
UK Investments Boost Semiconductor, Silicon Photonics Industry Two research hubs in Southampton and Bristol, England have received £11 million ($13.9) each to help bring new chip technologies to market. The newly established Innovation and Knowledge Centres...
Industry Partnership Eyes High-Performance Diode Laser Stacks The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH) has partnered with TRUMPF, LayTec, and Finetech to develop high-power diode laser stacks with high duty cycle and...
NASA to Support the ESA's Efforts on Gravitational Wave Observatory NASA will collaborate with the European Space Agency (ESA) on a space-based observatory designed to detect gravitational waves. The ESA formally adopted the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA)...
SMART Photonics Doubles Production Capacity SMART Photonics, a foundry for photonic integrated circuits, has scaled up its production of photonic chips by transferring its entire production capability from 3-inch 4-inch wafer substrates....
ORCA Acquires Integrated Photonics Division of GXC Quantum computing technology developer ORCA Computing has acquired the integrated photonics division of GXC, a provider of private cellular network solutions. The division has provided advanced...
Infleqtion Acquires Two Silicon Photonics Firms Quantum information company Infleqtion has acquired two integrated silicon photonics companies: SiNoptiq Inc. and Morton Photonics Inc. The acquisitions serve to expedite Infleqtion’s plans for...
Porotech Taps GaN-on-silicon Micro-LED Foundry Partner Micro-LED technology developer Porotech has partnered with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) for the mass production of Micro-LEDs on 200mm GaN-on-Silicon for consumer...
Headwall Acquires inno-spec GmbH Headwall Photonics has acquired inno-spec GmbH, a fellow manufacturer of industrial hyperspectral imaging systems. According to Headwall, the acquisition will lead to the development of more...
Synopsys Acquires Ansys in $35B Deal Software technology company Synopsys has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ansys for approximately $35 billion. The acquisition adds Ansys’ broad simulation and analysis portfolio to...
Lighter Side
Quantum clouds in my coffee If there is one thing that fuels science researchers, it’s an unwavering dedication to their craft. If there are two things, it’s unwavering dedication — and a metric ton of caffeine creating a feedback loop of calculated madness and scientific discovery. In fact, caffeine’s history is incomplete without mention of its (purported) direct link to advancements; it is often cited for kickstarting...
Products
Compact VIS-SWIR Camera The Emberion VS20 Compact from Emberion is a lightweight camera consisting of VGA resolution over a broad spectral range from visible to short-wave infrared wavelengths in room temperature operation. With low noise and a large detector, the camera enables 400 fps with GigE interface while featuring a 20.0-μm × 20.0-μm pixel pitch, a colloidal quantum dot photodiode, and a spectral...
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APD IR Sensors The Aura family from Phlux Technology are avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors based on Phlux’s noiseless InGaAs™ APD technology. The sensors can be operated with APD gains up to...
Phlux Technology
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Miniature Lidar System The Eyeonic™ Vision System Mini from SiLC Technologies is a miniature lidar system meant for applications in automation, including warehouse logistics and AI machine vision. The system not only...
SiLC Technologies
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Raman Fiber Amplifier The RFA from TOPTICA Photonics AG is a Raman fiber amplifier that covers a wavelength range from 1120 to 1370 nm. With a high power of 30 W, the amplifier offers a tuning range of up to 10 nm, a...
Toptica Photonics AG
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ToF Camera The Helios™2 Ray from LUCID Vision Labs is an outdoor time-of-flight (ToF) camera powered by Sony’s DepthSense IMX556PLR ToF image sensor. Equipped with 940-nm VCSEL laser diodes, the...
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Beam Propagation Analyzer The Ophir® BeamSquared® SP204S M2 from MKS Instruments is a portable beam propagation analyzer that measures CW and pulsed lasers with Rayleigh length up to 20 meters in less than one minute....
MKS Instruments Inc.
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Communication Analyzer The QCA Series High-Speed Communication Analyzer from Quantifi Photonics is a digital sampling oscilloscope designed for helping manufacturers to scale production to high volumes. With low jitter...
Quantifi Photonics Ltd.
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Image Intensifier The Photonis 25-mm image intensifier solution from Exosens is made for active detection applications in life science and scientific imaging. Based on Photonis Hi-CE MCP technology, the intensifier is...
Photonis Scientific Inc.
Scientific CMOS Image Sensor The GSENSE3243BSI from Gpixel is a CMOS image sensor meant for high-throughput, high-dynamic range, and high-sensitivity scientific imaging. Built with 65-nm CMOS process technology, the sensor uses...
Gpixel Inc.
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Green Picosecond Laser The 532-nm HyperRapid NXT from Coherent is a picosecond industrial green laser for the manufacturing of thin-film solar cells. Based on the already established HyperRapid NXT platform, the laser...
Coherent Corp.
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LWIR Camera The Specim FX120 from Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd. is a long-wave infrared hyperspectral camera that can be used for applications such as mineralogical research, environmental analysis, and defense...
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Laser Engine Modules The ML6600 from Modulight is a compact laser solution platform featuring customizable options including a specialized laser engine for flow cytometry, and distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) and...
Modulight Inc.
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UV LEDs The WC2X2C40L6-325 and WC2X2C40L9-340-V1 from Violumas are UV LEDs made for biological applications such as biological analysis, spectroscopy, and sensing. Producing wavelengths of 325 nm and 340 nm,...
Violumas Inc.
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Alexandrite Lasers Unilase’s pulsed diode-pumped and compact CW alexandrite lasers operate at 760 nm and offer a variety of output power. The CW lasers have a power from 100 mW to 5 W, a narrowband output of over...
Unilase Ltd.
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Single-Bar Diode Laser Package The LS from Jenoptik is an open heat sink diode laser package for optical pumping of next-generation solid-state lasers. While slightly deviating from the CS form factor, the LS features improved...
Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH
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Collimating Lenses The CL12G and CL30G from LumeDEL LLC are collimating lenses optimized for fiber optic patch cords with high numerical aperture up to 0.63. Made for laboratory setups, the lenses have a diameter of...
LumeDEL LLC
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Laser Marking System The TruMicro Mark 1020 from TRUMPF is a ultrashort pulse laser marking system for medical, microprocessing, and line production applications. Utilizing short pulses, operators can mark components and...
TRUMPF Inc., Laser Technology Center
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Visible Hyperspectral LED The COBRA™ HyperSpec Visible from ProPhotonix Limited is an LED light that focuses exclusively on the visible band between 400 and 700 nm. Demonstrating a broad, flat, and fuller spectrum, the...
ProPhotonix Ltd.
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Metalens Fisheye Camera 2Pi Optics’ high-resolution fisheye sensor based on optical metalens technology is made for designers who need miniature cameras for use in advanced driver-assistance systems, AR/VR, UAVs,...
2Pi Optics
Laser Power Meter The PRONTO-250-FLEX from Gentec Electro-Optics is a laser power meter with broadband calibration options for visible to near infrared wavelengths. With a NIST-traceable calibration at 1064 nm, the...
Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
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Point Source LEDs Marktech Optoelectronics’ line of point source LEDs has expanded to include high sharpness green LEDs and additional red LEDs for reflex sights, riflescopes, sports optics, camera viewfinders,...
Marktech Optoelectronics Inc.
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Reagent Cocktail Preparation System The Cytek Orion™ from Cytek Biosciences is an automated reagent cocktail preparation system for flow cytometry that eliminates the need for technicians to manually prepare multicolor antibody...
Cytek Biosciences Inc.
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Superluminescent LEDs Exalos AG has expanded its portfolio of 840-nm superluminescent LEDs (SLEDs) by introducing new high-power devices that can provide more than 20 mW of power. The 840-nm SLEDs are especially...
Exalos AG
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