John Oncea
John Oncea is the Editor of RF Globalnet and Photonics Online.
ARTICLES BY JOHN ONCEA
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![Clock in a whirlpool-GettyImages-1201590905]( "Strontium In Space: The Next Leap In Atomic Clock Technology")
Strontium In Space: The Next Leap In Atomic Clock Technology7/18/2025NASA’s OASIC uses photonics-based strontium ion trapping to enable ultra-precise optical atomic clocks, essential for autonomous navigation and lunar time networks.
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![GettyImages-506435716 camera lens]( "Harnessing High-Speed Thermography In Harsh And Dynamic Fields")
Harnessing High-Speed Thermography In Harsh And Dynamic Fields7/15/2025High-speed thermal cameras enable real-time capture of rapid temperature changes in extreme conditions, advancing safety and research in energy, industry, and aerospace.
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![GettyImages-1438294053]( "Optical Hardware And Intelligent Systems Powering Industry 4.0")
Optical Hardware And Intelligent Systems Powering Industry 4.07/9/2025Optical hardware and intelligent systems are revolutionizing automated manufacturing, enabling real-time data, seamless integration, and smarter Industry 4.0 factories.
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![GettyImages-1334254213]( "Next-Gen Optical Coatings From Nano To AI-Driven Designs")
Next-Gen Optical Coatings From Nano To AI-Driven Designs7/8/2025Revolutionary coating advances include nanostructured films, AI-driven design, AR/VR applications, sustainable materials, and enhanced deposition techniques driving photonic innovation.
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![GettyImages-1207356214]( "What's The Deal With Translucent Concrete?")
What's The Deal With Translucent Concrete?7/2/2025Translucent concrete retains the structural properties of traditional concrete while allowing light to pass through it. The material offers a unique aesthetic, allowing for interesting light and shadow play while reducing reliance on artificial lighting.
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![GettyImages-1454008881 Gentec E-O optical fiber]( "How Fiber Optics Are Transforming Internet Speed, Reliability, And Security")
How Fiber Optics Are Transforming Internet Speed, Reliability, And Security6/30/2025Fiber optics make the internet better by providing faster, more dependable, and more secure connections that keep pace with today’s digital demands – whether for streaming, remote work, gaming, or business operations.
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![GettyImages-953164092 laser]( "The Laser Arsenal: The Military's New Speed-of-Light Defense Systems")
The Laser Arsenal: The Military's New Speed-of-Light Defense Systems6/24/2025High-energy laser weapons use focused light beams traveling at light speed to destroy drones, missiles, and threats instantly with unlimited shots at $1 each.
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![SPIE logo]( "The Future of Photonics: What to Expect at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025")
The Future of Photonics: What to Expect at SPIE Optics + Photonics 20256/16/2025SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025 in San Diego is the leading event for photonics engineers, featuring innovative research, exhibitions, and professional development.
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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.
