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Novel Photonic Chip Advancements Opens Up New Market Opportunities

In a study published in Light: Science & Applications, researchers from Australian National University and Northwestern Polytechnical University describe a method for producing high-quality multi-quantum well nanowires from the semiconductor materials indium gallium arsenide and indium phosphide.

5 Sep 2024

Introducing Our Partner - Optoprim Italy

Skylark Lasers value the expertise and experience of our worldwide network of distributing partners, and we're proud this month to introduce you to our trusted partners in Italy, Optoprim, and Senior Sales Engineer Guido Ventura.

From Skylark Lasers 30 Aug 2024

Tuneable Ultrafast Picosecond Near and Mid Infra-Red Lasers

A world leader in the design and development of ultrafast femtosecond and picosecond infra-red lasers is helping researchers characterize single photon detectors (SPDs), essential for many applications such as quantum key distribution, LIDAR, and sensing and characterization of samples using fluorescence lifetime measurement.

From Chromacity 29 Aug 2024

ElFys Expands with New Mass Production Facility

ElFys, a Finnish company specialising in black silicon photodiode technology, has announced that it has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the first customer samples of its black silicon-based photodetectors from a mass production foundry.

From ElFys, Inc 23 Aug 2024

Spherical Air Bearings enable Frictionless 3DOF Rotation for Satellite Attitude Control Testing

Multi-axis motion solutions for Aerospace Applications, new from PI. Image Credit: Physik Instrumente Auburn, MA – The number of active satellites in space ...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 21 Aug 2024

Focuslight: Pumping up Photonics’ Potential

On the heels of Focuslight Technologies’ acquisition of SUSS MicroOptics SA, Victor Xingsheng Liu, CEO and president of Focuslight, and Reinhard Voelkel, CEO of Focuslight Switzerland (formerly SUSS MicroOptics), discuss the benefits of uniting these two industry forces, what it means for photonics, and what the future holds.

From Focuslight Technologies Inc. 19 Aug 2024

High precision dichroic beamsplitters for astronomical research.

Dichroic beamsplitters from Optical Surfaces Ltd are commonly used as light guiding optics in telescope spectrographs and to enable multichannel CCD cameras to simultaneously acquire im...

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 14 Aug 2024

S-335 Two-Axis Fast Steering Mirror (FSM) Piezo Tip/Tilt Platform

For high-speed laser beam steering and image enhancement applications, new from PI. Image Credit: Physik Instrumente Auburn, MA – The S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM) provides fast and high-resolution moti...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 14 Aug 2024

Optimizing Ag/Au Nanoparticles for Nonlinear Optics

In an article published in Nanomaterials, researchers explored the synthesis and nonlinear optical properties of Ag/Au alloy nanoparticles using a pulsed laser ablation method, highlighting their potential in advanced optical applications.

12 Aug 2024

Lens-Free Fluorescence Instrument Detects Deadly Microorganisms in Drinking Water

Researchers have shown that a fluorescence detection system that doesn’t contain any lenses can provide highly sensitive detection of deadly microorganisms in drinking water.

8 Aug 2024

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics