Newsletter | February 21, 2026

02.21.26 -- Fundamental Divergence: Photonic Computing Vs. Telecommunications Photonics

FROM THE EDITOR

Fundamental Divergence: Photonic Computing Vs. Telecommunications Photonics

Photonic computing and telecommunications photonics optimize for fundamentally opposing requirements – latency versus distance, reconfigurability versus stability, nonlinearity versus linearity – demanding different materials, devices, and design philosophies.

Who Is Shaping The Direction Of Metrology?

Government involvement in metrology can boost innovation, collaboration, and public trust, as well as foster economic growth. However, it also poses challenges like compliance costs and trade barriers.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Ultra-Narrowband Optical Filters With Large Format And Thermal Stability

Designing Precision Positioning For Vacuum Environments

Protecting Liquid Crystal Displays From Sunlight Damage

Double-Sided Polishing Revolutionizes Optical Manufacturing

Surface Flatness And Wavefront Error

Open, Modular Control Platform For Multiple Drive Applications

Opal Diffusers – Uniform White Light For Tailored Illumination

Extreme Metrology: Big Science Requires A Nano-Perspective

Micro-Molding Metrology

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