Newsletter | April 4, 2026

04.04.26 -- Photonics Online Best Of March

FROM THE EDITOR

Directed Energy's Walk Through The Valley Of Death

Directed energy weapons are at a crossroads of sorts. Will the much-desired technology survive the valley of death?

TOP INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Science Behind A Calibration Process

Ensure your laser measurements are accurate, reliable, and traceable. This calibration restores precision, reduces uncertainty, and keeps research, medical, and industrial applications performing flawlessly.

How To Specify A Custom-Designed Instrument

Customers with a clear-eyed view of the solution’s basic specifications, budget, and expected timeline are well-positioned for an efficient, effective custom design experience.

Chemical Strengthening vs. Heat Strengthening Of Glass Substrates

Examine a comparison of chemical strengthening and heat strengthening, two processes for increasing the strength and durability of soda lime and other glass substrates.

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

Scientists Create A New State Of Matter At Room Temperature Using Light And Nanostructures

New 'Vacuum Ultraviolet' Laser May Improve Nanotechnology, Power Nuclear Clocks

NewPhotonics Introduces Industry First 3.2Tbps DR8 Transmitter-On-Chip PIC

Q.ANT Deploys Second-Generation Photonic Processors At Supercomputing Center LRZ

Lightelligence Demonstrates Its Full Complement Of Optical Compute Products At OFC

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