Newsletter | November 7, 2026

11.07.26 -- Photonics Online Best Of October

FEATURED EDITORIAL

How Noninvasive Imaging May Finally Eliminate Diabetes Finger Pricks

MIT engineers demonstrate Raman spectroscopy can accurately measure blood glucose through skin, offering a needle-free alternative to traditional diabetes monitoring.

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.

LED Vs. Laser Diode Light Sources | Melles Griot Advantage (Part 3)

LEDs and laser diodes each offer unique advantages. Discover how optimized optical design can maximize photon utilization, improve performance, and reduce system complexity.

Finished Infrared Optics

PG&O-finished infrared (IR) optics are designed for a range of applications, including biomedical, industrial, military/defense, homeland security, surveillance, and more.

TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

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A Laser That Stays Locked Without Active Control

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University's Research Advances Ultra-Precision Laser Tech

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Offloading AI's Computational Burden Onto Light

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izmo Microsystems And IIT Madras Enter Phase II Of ₹99.94 Crore MeitY-Sanctioned Silicon Photonics Program

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How To Control Ferromagnetism Using Light

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