Newsletter | May 20, 2026

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SPIE Optics + Photonics

August 23-27, 2026, USA

FEATURED EDITORIAL

A Look At The Role Photonics Play In Environmental Sensing

Photonics-based technologies play an important role in environmental sensing, enabling more accurate, real-time, and comprehensive monitoring of various environmental parameters and conditions.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Using Optical Filters To Measure Earth From A Different Perspective

Explore how optical filters revolutionize Earth observation, enhancing our understanding of natural phenomena and driving the commercialization of space exploration.

Semrock Filters Don't Burn Out

Discover the cutting-edge technology behind Semrock's hard-coated filters, engineered with Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) for unparalleled durability and performance in fluorescence imaging systems.

Understanding LiDAR Filters

Learn how advanced optical filters improve lidar sensor performance by isolating target signals and blocking unwanted light across altimetry, Raman, and other sensing applications.

Photodetectors For Environmental Gas, Flame And Moisture Monitoring

Right detector family selection separates stable field instruments from drifting sensors. Get the framework for matching spectral range to application.

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