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Just as electronic integrated circuits have revolutionized computing, photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are poised to transform applications such as high-speed optical communications, optical...

Femtosecond (fs) fiber oscillators are a standard technology used to generate fs laser pulses. They offer a compact design, outstanding performance, and are cost-effective to use. However, the...

RoboK, a startup applying AI-powered computer vision to logistics and industrial workplaces, has raised $2.1 million to accelerate its commercial expansion. RoboK’s privacy-preserving computer...

The Consumer Electronics Show, the flagship event of the Consumer Technology Association, opened its doors Tuesday. The annual show, which showcases the latest innovations and developments in...

The LP-ZV from Panasonic Industry is a 3D short pulse fiber laser marker designed for metal and resin marking applications. The laser marker uses a 1-ns short pulse that minimizes the thermal effect,...

The Lasermet ICS-7 ALF from Lasermet is a compact version of the ICS-7 OEM interlocked control system. The ICS-7 ALF was made to add safety to handheld laser welders, used to mitigate risks, add to...

The 17OPO-1-50 S Optical Parametric Oscillator from AMS Technologies AG generates short laser pulses for applications in the field of photoacoustic imaging. The devices are based on nonlinear...

Omicron-Laser introduces its latest plug & play system, the BrixXHUB Ultra. As the first highly integrated multimode high-power laser light engine on the market, it is the perfect fit for...

Given the pace at which technology advances, there always seems to be a learning curve. With the abundance of consumer electronics available, there typically is no right or wrong way to use these...

Neodymium-doped crystals and glasses such as Nd:YAG (neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet) have long been used as laser gain materials. Optically pumped, they produce an output wavelength close to 1...

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,”...

Many linear materials proceseqsing applications call for lasers with continuous-wave (CW) output. For example, early stereolithography systems were based on CW lasers such as argon-ion or HeCd. To...

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...

Explore the world of lock-in amplifiers in this paper, vital for success in photonics labs. Grasp the details of detecting amplitude and phase amid widespread signal changes from pulsed lasers,...

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...

Jens Krause and Anand Pandy provide information on a broad range of emitters and detectors for your lidar designs. From laser levels and surveying equipment to advanced robotics, range finders, and...

Photoacoustic imaging is a hybrid technique with combined optical contrast and ultrasound-based resolution and imaging depth, offering tremendous potential in detection and treatment monitoring of...

Photoacoustic imaging is a hybrid technique with tremendous potential in many clinical applications, including cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. However, clinical translation of...

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a key factor driving rapid growth in many diverse technology sectors, from electric vehicles to consumer electronics. A key hallmark of the technology is the...

A pulsed laser that emits a recurring pulsed output. Frequency of the pulses emitted is known as pulsed recurrence frequency (PRF). When the PRF or duty cycle is very high, repetitively pulsed lasers...

A laser with a gain medium consisting of an organic dye, which is carbon-based. The dye is mixed with a solvent, allowing the molecules to diffuse evenly throughout the liquid. The dye medium is...

Continuous wave (CW) refers to a type of signal or transmission where the signal is constant and does not vary with time. In various contexts, the term is used to describe continuous, uninterrupted...

Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) is a method of achieving nuclear fusion, a process where two atomic nuclei combine to release energy. In the case of inertial confinement fusion, the fusion reaction...

In this month’s Light Matters Extra, we take you to the Springfield Technical Community College campus and introduce you to Professor Nick Massa, who has been teaching Optics and Photonics there for...

Tune into this month’s edition of Light Matters for the complete list of Photonics Media’s Industry Beacon award winners. We’ll also introduce you to an Industry Beacon in the Educator category, and...

In this month's Light Matters Extra, we introduce you to Drake Anthony, aka styropyro. Drake, 25, has been building his own lasers since he was 12 years old. He's got quite the following on his...

Technology Transfer Programs are often a concerted effort to share skills, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing, and facilities among governments or...

An ultrafast laser is a type of laser that emits extremely short pulses of light with durations typically on the order of d(10^-15 seconds) or picoseconds (10^-12 seconds). These lasers are capable...

A dye--flashlamp pumped laser is a pulsed dye laser in which the excitation is provided by means of a flashlamp. Output is tunable from 335 to 850 nm, with peak power up to 7000 kW.

Excelitas Technologies® Corp. is a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination, optical, optronic,...

LASER SAFETY • Eyewear • Barriers • Windows • Training laservision USA designs and manufactures a comprehensive assortment of custom-made laser safety eyewear that attenuates...

Founded in 1971, Edinburgh Instruments Ltd. is a global provider of sophisticated, state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation for optical spectroscopy. We design and manufacture a range of...

Lumispot Tech, a leading scientific and technical enterprise, specializes in advanced rangefinder module, laser diode, LiDAR laser source, DPSS laser, solid-state, and fiber lasers, as well as...