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This Week in Photonics: An Electronic-Photonic Chip, Phototherapy for Chronic Pain, and More (5/3/2018)

This Week in Photonics: An Electronic-Photonic Chip, Phototherapy for Chronic Pain, and More
Weekly newsletter highlighting breaking news, technology developments and product releases in the photonics industry.
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Thursday, May 3, 2018
       
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New Platform Brings Photonics to Bulk Silicon Microelectronic Chips
New Platform Brings Photonics to Bulk Silicon Microelectronic Chips
A new platform and fabrication method has been developed for making silicon chips that can communicate with photons. The technology, which is no more expensive than current chip technology, could alleviate bottlenecks in current devices by speeding data transfer and reducing energy consumption by orders of magnitude.
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Managing Chronic Pain with Light
Managing Chronic Pain with Light
Researchers developed a light-sensitive chemical that selectively binds to the type of nerve cells in the skin that cause severe pain in neuropathic patients. By injecting the affected skin area with the chemical and then illuminating it with NIR light, the targeted nerve cells retract from the skin's surface, leading to pain relief.
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Researchers Confine Light to Space of One Atom in Nanophotonics Advance
Researchers Confine Light to Space of One Atom in Nanophotonics Advance
Using graphene, researchers have found a way to confine light down to a space that is one atom thick. The ability to confine light to such a small space could pave the way for ultrasmall optoelectronic devices.
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PCO-TECH Inc. - Pioneering sCMOS Back Illuminated! Pioneering sCMOS Back Illuminated!

PCO-TECH Inc.
To see or not to see: If every single photon counts, PCO’s back illuminated sCMOS camera system pco.panda 4.2 bi can lead you to the answer. Enabled by PCO’s new back illuminated sensor and based on the latest innovations in sCMOS technology, the pco.panda 4.2 bi reaches a quantum efficiency of up to 95%.

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Deposition Sciences Inc. (DSI) - Patterned Thin-Film Coatings Patterned Thin-Film Coatings

Deposition Sciences Inc. (DSI)
The drive towards smaller photonic sensors, often integrated on monolithic substrates with other processing electronics, has created a need for coatings directly on semiconductor wafers, or on miniaturized substrates. Specifically, this allows the integration of optical filters, apertures or other features which modify...

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Moxtek Inc. - Broadband Wire-Grid Polarizers Broadband Wire-Grid Polarizers

Moxtek Inc.
Moxtek offers a variety of wire-grid polarizers and polarizing beamsplitters designed for demanding applications. Our polarizers are made from heat tolerant inorganic materials that enable exposure to temperatures that degrade film based polarizers. Our polarizers are designed for narrow and broadband UV-VIS-IR wavelengths.

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AFL - Micro-Tactical Cable Micro-Tactical Cable

AFL
AFL’s new Micro-Tactical Fiber Optic Cable combines the ruggedness of military tactical cable designs with the ultra-high fiber density of AFL’s micro-cable technology. Designed for rapid deployment in optical networks requiring high mechanical performance specifications, extreme environmental exposure, and...

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Optogenetic Tool Controls Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels
Optogenetic Tool Controls Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels
An optogenetic tool has been developed for controlling voltage-gated calcium channels to enable photo-tunable modulation of this channel activity in excitable mammalian cells. The tool, called optoRGK, provides a way to interrogate the physiological and pathophysiological processes that are medicated by voltage-gated calcium channels.
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Fractal Antenna Awarded Flat Lens Patent
Fractal Antenna Awarded Flat Lens Patent
Antenna and embedded component developer Fractal Antenna Systems Inc. has been awarded a U.S. patent for a flat lens with fractal metamaterials to bend electromagnetic waves. The flat lens technology uses fractals to make more complex designs.
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CLEO 2018 Bridges Tech Advancement, Learning  Read Article 

Device Uses Light to Reprogram Gene Expression  Read Article 

CST Announces EU Data Transmission Project Feasibility  Read Article 

Lensar System Receives FDA Clearance  Read Article 

RIT Developing Autonomous Forklifts, Trucks  Read Article 

 
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Industry Events
 
 
Optatec 2018
Optatec 2018
May 15-17, 2018 - Frankfurt Exhibition Centre - Frankfurt Germany
Photonics Media Booth: A53
With its targeted offerings for development and production, as well as industrial use of optical components, optomechanics, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, laser components and manufacturing systems, the Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies is well-established within the industry sector and provides a top-level platform which brings suppliers and users together. Exhibitors from all over the world will display future technologies from the field of industrial optics and present their innovations and product premieres.
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Webinars
 
 
How the Metalens Will Transform Lens Technology and Everyday Devices
How the Metalens Will Transform Lens Technology and Everyday Devices
Wed, May 9, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Presented by Federico Capasso, whose work in quantum design led to the realization of the quantum cascade laser, this webinar will discuss monochromatic and achromatic metalens design, applications, and advantages over conventional lens technology. Capasso will discuss applications that his group is currently working on, including a collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Hand-held Spectrometers in 2018 and Beyond
Hand-held Spectrometers in 2018 and Beyond
Wed, May 16, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
This webinar will survey the hand-held and portable spectroscopy field, with an emphasis on optical instruments, their underlying technologies and their applications. X-ray fluorescence, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry will be covered briefly. Presenter Richard Crocombe, Ph.D., will review some of the devices that are on the market today and conclude with a look at where hand-held spectroscopy could be headed.

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OPTOSIGMA CORP.
OptoSigma specializes in thin-film coatings, optomechanics, manual and motorized positioning components and optical components. OptoSigma also provides service and engineering insight for its customers. Customize any product: Modify the standard or request a part from scratch. Our design and manufacturing department will find the best solution for your request.

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