Optics.org News and Analysis
- Trumpf to present AI-enhanced laser cutting system at InTech
“Cutting Assistant” uses AI to determine parameters; can be fitted to all 6 kW+ TruLasers. - Zero Point Motion launches with £4 million funding targeting motion sensing
Based on silicon photonics and MEMS tech, startup’s sensors are “inspired by gravitational wave detection principles.” - Max Planck Institute develops hollow-core fiber that guides vortices by helicity
Potential applications are in optical communications, chiral sensing, and vortex mode generation. - Aeva picks up new customer as revenue expectations rise
'Top-ten' auto maker signs development and production deals that may see it adopt chip-scale lidar across multiple vehicles. - Researchers combine photonic neural networks with distributed acoustic sensing
Nanjing University group uses optical computing to boost accuracy and efficiency of fiber-optic sensing. - Arizona State University builds compact X-ray free electron laser
Smaller and less expensive platform should assist biomedical research and renewable energy studies. - Optical modulator from ETH Zurich breaks ‘terahertz limit’
New ultrafast component transmits high data volumes in optical networks; with multiple applications. - Nvidia reveals plan to scale AI 'factories' with co-packaged optics
Lumentum and Coherent both involved in effort announced at the AI computing pioneer's 'GTC' event in San Jose. - Heriot-Watt scientists unlock new dimension in light control: time
Following experiments with transparent conducting oxides; glass that alters how light travels through it. - Alphabet's 'X' unit spins off free-space optics company Taara
Roll out of high-speed laser connections intended to revolutionize internet access in major African cities. - University of Adelaide assesses ultra-sensitive low-light cameras for bioimaging
Modern devices and quantum imaging can capture biological processes in their natural state. - Rocket Lab USA to acquire satellite components maker Mynaric in $150 M deal…
…and NASA launches SPHEREx and PUNCH to study solar system and Universe’s beginnings. - BluGlass demonstrates ‘record’ single-mode GaN laser
1250 mW of single-spatial mode power from a chip is highest output from one emitter, says Sydney firm. - Nanodot control could fine-tune light for sharper displays, quantum computing
Penn State and Paris Saclay universities show how light from 2D materials is modulated by 2D “island” core. - Lumibird profits down as divisions register contrasting fortunes
Drop in photonics-related sales offset by stronger performance from medical and defense divisions. - iToBoS project improves early detection of skin cancer
Fraunhofer HHI and partners develop full-body scanner linked to AI diagnostic platform. - Metasurface technology offers compact route to multiphoton entanglement
Using single-gradient metasurface to generate multiphoton entanglement enhances efficiency of quantum information processing. - Corning, Suniva and Heliene agree ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chain
Polysilicon, wafers, and solar cells maximize North American-sourced content (up to 66%). - Hesai adds more production capacity as lidar demand booms
Chinese firm says it will open a new production line this year as annual capacity approaches two million units. - Schott leads project SHARP to develop new mirrors for laser fusion
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