John Oncea
John Oncea is the Editor of RF Globalnet and Photonics Online.
ARTICLES BY JOHN ONCEA
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![GettyImages-182067152]( "How Photonics Are Used In The Manufacturing Of Sporting Goods")
How Photonics Are Used In The Manufacturing Of Sporting Goods6/11/2025Photonics technologies revolutionize sporting goods manufacturing through laser cutting, 3D printing, optical metrology, and precision measurement systems.
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![GettyImages-609947506 laser beam]( "What You Need To Know About The Physics And Engineering Of Nanolasers")
What You Need To Know About The Physics And Engineering Of Nanolasers6/4/2025Nanolasers are revolutionizing photonics by enabling ultra-compact, tunable, and efficient light sources, though challenges in fabrication, loss mitigation, and integration remain.
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![Lidar GettyImages-1337105602]( "How LiDAR-Enabled Robots Benefit The Defense, Aerospace, And Biotech Industries")
How LiDAR-Enabled Robots Benefit The Defense, Aerospace, And Biotech Industries6/2/2025Adding LiDAR to robots can significantly improve their capabilities and performance across various applications by enhancing their perception and understanding of the surrounding environment.
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![GettyImages-1285104827-assay-plate-imaging-analysis]( "Hyperspectral Imaging In Forensic Investigations: Applications And Case Studies")
Hyperspectral Imaging In Forensic Investigations: Applications And Case Studies5/22/2025Hyperspectral imaging is a powerful tool for forensic investigations, offering a non-destructive, highly sensitive, and comprehensive approach to evidence analysis.
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![GettyImages-519719006]( "Did Spectroscopy Help Find Signs Of Life 124 Light Years Away?")
Did Spectroscopy Help Find Signs Of Life 124 Light Years Away?5/19/2025Using advanced spectroscopy, JWST detected potential biosignature gases in K2-18b’s atmosphere, sparking debate about life beyond Earth.
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![quantum computing, technology, science-GettyImages-2173923576]( "Out In The Neon Light: Quantum Sensing's New Dawn For Photonics")
Out In The Neon Light: Quantum Sensing's New Dawn For Photonics5/15/2025Recent quantum breakthroughs overcome decoherence and enable mass production, driving photonics innovation across medical and environmental applications.
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![GettyImages-614495780]( "Fiber Optic Cables: How Far Is Too Far?")
Fiber Optic Cables: How Far Is Too Far?5/14/2025With ideal conditions and amplification, optical fiber can transmit petabit speeds globally, but real-world limits depend on fiber type and network design.
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![GettyImages-1745098226]( "Inside the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Quest To Map The Universe")
Inside the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Quest To Map The Universe5/13/2025The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile will revolutionize astronomy with its massive digital camera, real-time data, and a decade-long sky survey, hunting Planet 9.
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![Conference hall-GettyImages-1275764966]( "Laser World Of Photonics: Applications, Research, And Technology")
Laser World Of Photonics: Applications, Research, And Technology5/8/2025Laser World of Photonics, taking place in Munich from June 24–27, attracts visitors and exhibitors from all over the world. By attending, you’ll learn the latest trends and innovations in photonics technology, attend workshops and technical presentations, and interact with industry professionals.
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![GettyImages-1398723414]( "Photonic Gap Band Materials: Engineering The Flow Of Light")
Photonic Gap Band Materials: Engineering The Flow Of Light5/7/2025Photonic gap materials, or photonic crystals, are structures with a periodic dielectric profile that prevent light from propagating at certain wavelengths. This creates a "gap" where light cannot travel, offering potential for optical devices like filters and waveguides.
