Newsletter | September 5, 2026

09.05.26 -- Photonics Online Best Of August

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Silicon Photonics Tackles AI's Data Bottleneck

Silicon photonics transceivers now exceed 1.6 Tbps using wavelength multiplexing, while co-packaged optics promise 70% power savings for AI workloads.

 

TOP INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

 

Thales Receives Custom 10PW Beam Dump For World's Most Powerful Laser

By collaborating with Gentec-EO and their distributor Laser Components, see how Thales was able to gather the necessary specifications and requirements for this project.

 

Using SWIR To Detect Disguises At Border And Immigration Checkpoints

As the U.S. continues to increase its security at border crossings, airports, and other points of entry, biometrics will play an important role. SWIR cameras can help identify disguises at the border and therefore supplement security efforts.

 

Group Delay Dispersion (GDD) For Reflected Laser Light

Pulse broadening can limit imaging depth before sample damage occurs. See how dichroic beamsplitter GDD specifications change what's possible in multiphoton and SHG microscopy.

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

Quantum Entanglement Generated By Sunlight For The First Time

'Rainbow-On-A-Chip' Breakthrough Could Help Unlock 6G Networks And Precision Timing For Quantum Technologies

New Class Of Optical Materials Opens New Possibilities For Controlling Light

Advanced Packaging For Photonics

X-Rays: Beyond The Nobel Prize Limit

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