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Photonics
Sound waves support photonic computing
A photonic nonlinear activation function based on stimulated Brillouin scattering.
Combining photonic networks with acoustic sensing
New approach to achieve unprecedented accuracy and energy efficiency in fiber optic sensing.
Photonic avalanches for optical computers
New approach could pave the way for optical transistors and memory for optical computing.
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Topics are the Photonics West, the Vision Markets and the IMVA
Quantum state processing with synthetic dimensions
A synthetic photonic lattice is capable of generating and manipulating quantum states of light.
3D-printed device generates vortex beams
With integrated gain-filtering, the new generator could boost 5G/6G networks and enhance data transmission.
Exail acquires Leukos
High-tech industrial company expands its photonics expertise with the laser know-how from Limoges, France.
A new, very rapid microdisplay
New device offers a fast CMOS backplane for high-speed light modulation.
Scintil Photonics names Matt Crowley as CEO
Founder Sylvie Menezo continues heading technology developments and customer partnerships.
A new method for photonic in-memory computing
New approach to combine non-volatility, multibit storage, high switching speed and low switching energy.
New report: photonics key to limitless clean energy
Fusion energy depends on advanced light technologies, according to a new study.
Switching tiny light sources ultrafast
Very fast process between electrically neutral and charged luminescent particles in an ultrathin material.
“Shining photonics future with innovations”
Review: 25th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2024), 11 – 13 September 2024, Shenzhen, China
Light emission patterns from 3D-printed nanowires
Possible applications in optical communication, sensing, and imaging, where the directionality of the emissions is crucial.
German-British collaboration in high-performance photonics
Berlin-based Ferdinand-Braun-Institut and the University of Glasgow deepen their cooperation, focusing on ultrahigh-power photonic applications.
Sucessful kickoff of new QBN photonics working group
Assembly adopted a photonic quantum technologies strategy, elected WG heads Trevor Demille, Giulia Guarda.
EU-funded project to develop “avant-garde photonic functionalities”
Aim is to make Europe a self-sufficient ecosystem for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), allow efficient laser navigation, mid-IR lidar.
A liquid crystal source of photon pairs
A path to a new efficient and electric-field tunable generation of quantum sources.
Toptica appoints Acexon as partner for Singapore
Strategic collaboration is set to enhance laser photonics company’s market presence across the South East Asia region.
Photon pairs interfere with a twist
Stabilizing the interference of two photons in optical chips.
“Next-generation photonic sensor systems for transformative impact in automotive, agriculture, and healthcare”
EU-funded project aims to create a holistic framework for the development of next-generation hardware and software solutions, including innovative lidar solutions and CMOS imaging technologies.
3D-printing of microscale photonic lantern multiplexers
New approach opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing.
Internet can achieve quantum speed with light saved as sound
Quantum memory: A small drum can store data sent with light in its sonic vibrations.
Edmund Optics' Innovation Summit comes to Europe
Edmund Optics' first Innovation Summit in Europe will take place on June 13 in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, on the topic of "Optical solutions for precision manufacturing".
Future of photonics under spotlight at annual meeting of Photonics21
Light technologies buck global trend, EU photonics shines.
A photonic chip unique in the world
The first universal, programmable and multifunctional photonic chip on the market.
A playground for new cluster services
Networking, employee skills and recruitment and digital services were the topics focused on in the development of new cluster services within the Photonics4industry project.
Bringing the photonics community together in Singapore
The inaugural Asia Photonics Expo took place for the first time, March 6 – 8, 2024.
Noctiluca diversifies its business portfolio
Torun-based company creates proprietary chemical compounds for OLED displays and lighting with new laboratory and expanded team.
2D waveguides based on hexagonal boron nitride
New results provide a way to integrate layered materials into future photonic devices at arbitrary positions.
A quantum leap at room temperature
New approach extends the quantum control of solid-state macroscopic oscillators to room temperature.
Full-sized tandem PV module with 25 percent efficiency
A research team from the Fraunhofer ISE has produced a PV module using perovskite silicon tandem solar cells from Oxford PV.
Photonic chip generates and measures customized light fields for the first time
New device opens doors for many new applications in sensor technology, communication and imaging.
New general manager for Menlo USA
Jens Schumacher takes over the helm of the frequency-comb specialized company’s American branch.
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Noctiluca
neoLASE GmbH
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Menlo Systems GmbH
SCINTIL Photonics
Scantinel Photonics GmbH
Laser Components Germany GmbH
Wiley-VCH e-Specials
TOPTICA Photonics SE
Photonics BW e.V.
art photonics GmbH
European Photonics Industry Consortium EPIC
STMicroelectronics International N.V.
Edmund Optics Europe
TRUMPF Photonic Components GmbH
VDMA Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer e.V.
Hamamatsu Photonics Europe
Palomar Technologies, Inc.
Deutsche Messe AG
Teledyne Lumenera
Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme
TRUMPF SE + Co. KG
Technische Universität Dresden
European Optical Society
PHOTONICS GERMANY
Photonics21
PhotonVentures
AquiSense Technologies
Argonne National Laboratory
SMART Photonics
Quantum Business Network UG
Quix Quantum B.V.
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
Messe München GmbH
SPECTARIS – German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technologies
LEUKOS
Tematys
Shenzhen UBM Herong Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Quantum Science Ltd
Fleet Events
Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.
SPIE
Hamamatsu Photonics Deutschland GmbH
The University of Sydney
KD – Knowledge Development for POF, S.L.
CEA-Leti
ElFys Inc
Azurlight Systems SAS
Jenoptik AG