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This Week in Photonics: A Fiber-Optic Device for Protecting Quantum Data, International Day of Light Brings Attention to Light Pollution, and More (5/16/2019)

This Week in Photonics: A Fiber-Optic Device for Protecting Quantum Data, International Day of Light Brings Attention to Light Pollution, and More
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Thursday, May 16, 2019
       
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Graphene-Based Logic Gate Could Support Photonic Quantum Computing
Graphene-Based Logic Gate Could Support Photonic Quantum Computing
Physicists from the University of Vienna and the Institute of Photonic Sciences have shown that graphene structures can be tailored to enable single photons to interact with one another. Their findings have led them to propose a new potential architecture for a two-photon logic gate for quantum computing.
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Nanopixels Could Be Used for Creating Building-Size Displays
Nanopixels Could Be Used for Creating Building-Size Displays
Nanopixels that are 1 million times smaller than those being used in smartphones have been constructed from gold nanoparticles encapsulated in a conductive polymer shell. The tiny pixels, developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge, could be used to create large-scale flexible displays at lower cost than existing technologies.
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All-Fiber Device Could Enable Free-Space-Based Quantum Key Distribution
All-Fiber Device Could Enable Free-Space-Based Quantum Key Distribution
Researchers from the University of Padova have developed an all-fiber device to generate the quantum states necessary for quantum key distribution (QKD), a method of protecting data that uses properties of light, such as polarization, to encode data and send a random key needed to decrypt the encoded data.
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Better Understanding of Photoswitch Pathway Could Lead to New Applications
Better Understanding of Photoswitch Pathway Could Lead to New Applications
A photoswitching scaffold called Donor-Acceptor Stenhouse Adducts (DASAs) has shown exceptional versatility and could expand the functionality and use of molecular switches. DASA molecules exhibit a profound change of shape when switched. Further, they are triggered by red light.
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Near-UV Light Could Reduce Bird Collisions with Power Lines by 98%
Near-UV Light Could Reduce Bird Collisions with Power Lines by 98%
To prevent sandhill cranes from colliding with power lines as they fly to roosting sites, scientists at EDM International mounted UV lights on power lines’ supporting structures and shined the lights on the lines at night.
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International Day of Light Brings Light Pollution into Focus  Read Article 

Fastweb, Infinera Complete 500G Connectivity Trial  Read Article 

New Nanodevice Generates 3× More Voltage than Classic Nanoantennas  Read Article 

Coherent Solutions, ficonTEC Services to Collaborate on Measurement Systems for Photonics Assembly, Test  Read Article 

Color-Tuning Technique Uses a Single LED  Read Article 

 
Industry Events
 
 
Embedded Vision Summit 2019
Embedded Vision Summit 2019
May 20-23, 2019 - Santa Clara Convention Center - Santa Clara United States
The Embedded Vision Summit is the only event focused exclusively on deployable computer vision. With more than 100 sessions across 4 tracks, you will have the opportunity to learn new ways to create innovative products using visual intelligence and gain new insights and know-how about computer vision-enabling technologies, applications, and markets. With 1200-plus attendees and more than 60 partners and suppliers showcasing their latest products and solutions, there is no better place to stay up-to-date on what’s happening the industry.
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Webinars
 
 
Stabilizing the Line of Sight: LOS Dynamics and Control
Stabilizing the Line of Sight: LOS Dynamics and Control
Thu, Jun 6, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
This webinar, presented by the author of Stabilizing the Line of Sight (Photonics Media Press, 2018), will provide an overview of the issues and topics that must be addressed to successfully implement Line of Sight (LOS) control and stabilization design. Presenter Peter Kennedy will cover LOS pointing, tracking, and stabilization, with a focus on LOS definition, performance, architecture, and basic theory. He will provide a general methodology for LOS stabilization system design and identify critical algorithms for analyzing stabilization techniques. The objective of the webinar is to provide attendees with a firm grounding in LOS stabilization, so that they will be able to address the detailed design tasks required to perform an actual design.
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