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What Are Semiconductor Lasers and How Are They Used?

Article - 28 Feb 2023

Semiconductor lasers are generated via radiative recombination of charge carrier pairs in semiconductors. They are more efficient, cost-effective, and require less power than conventional laser...

The Future of Sensing and Imaging Using Quantum Microscopy

Article - 19 Dec 2022

Quantum theory is used in a variety of microscopy techniques. Quantum microscopy enables the measurement and imaging of tiny features of matter and quantum particles. This article provides an overview...

Recent Advancements in Laser Ablation of Polymers

Article - 30 Jun 2022

High-energy laser pulses can melt and vaporize polymers. Due to this capability, laser ablation is an ideal approach to texture polymer surfaces.

Laser-Driven Light Sources and the Future of Photonics Innovation

Article - 27 May 2022

Following Laser World of Photonics 2022, we spoke with Matthias Sachsenhauser from Hamamatsu Photonics about the role of laser-driven light sources in the future of the photonics sector.

What is Metalens Technology and How Could it Revolutionize Optics?

Article - 26 May 2022

Metalenses are flat lenses that use metasurfaces to focus light. The metasurfaces are a series of artificial antennae that manipulate the optical response of the incident light, including its...

The Use of Lasers in Micrometers

Article - 25 May 2022

The advantages of laser scan micrometers are their accuracy, fast scan speeds and relative ease of operation. Laser micrometers can be used for object sizing and as helpful auxiliary tools in...

Topological Semimetal Based Photodetector for High-Speed and Low-Energy Photon Harvesting

Article - 18 May 2022

Researchers have confirmed the chemical inertness of PtSe2 surfaces to ambient gases (oxygen and water) and, as a result, the long-term durability of PtSe2-based devices using synchrotron-based...

New Research on Achromatic X-Ray Lens

Article - 8 Apr 2022

This article will look at new research published in Nature Communications describing the development of an achromatic X-ray lens and its benefits.

Vector Light Field Display with Intertwined Flat Lens with Large DOF

Article - 8 Apr 2022

Glasses-free, three-dimensional (3D) displays are promising technologies that will redefine the display industry. However, a few issues such as limited motion parallax, short range of viewing...

The Future of 3D Displays and Holographic Televisions

Article - 19 Jan 2022

Three-dimensional (3D) display technologies are an exciting prospect for truly immersive visual experiences. While the world around us is 3D, nearly all our commonly used display technologies are...