Newsletter | July 14, 2025

07.14.25 -- The Physics And Engineering Of Nanolasers, Imaging Systems On The Mars Rover & More

What You Need To Know About The Physics And Engineering Of Nanolasers

Nanolasers are revolutionizing photonics by enabling ultra-compact, tunable, and efficient light sources, though challenges in fabrication, loss mitigation, and integration remain.

SPOTLIGHT ON LASERS & SOURCES

Commercial Fusion Energy Using Lasers: Direct Drive And Indirect Drive

Gentec-EO’s instruments enable precise energy control and laser monitoring, supporting inertial confinement fusion research through accurate, repeatable laser-driven reactions.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Imaging Systems On The Perseverance Mars Rover

NASA's Mars missions have found evidence of past water on the Red Planet. The Perseverance rover and its 23 cameras are exploring its surface for signs of ancient life, studying its history, and assessing the potential for human colonization.

High-Speed Actuators For Micro- And Nano-Dispensing

High-speed piezo actuators enable precise, efficient micro- and nano-dispensing of viscous substances, maximizing production speed and quality.

Fluorescent Protein Optical Imaging Considerations

Fluorescent proteins enhance microscopy but require careful selection of optical components, filters, and environmental conditions to minimize phototoxicity and improve imaging quality.

Tunable Lasers Achieve Black Box Status

For cutting-edge products that require pulse-based tunable lasers, the OPO has developed into a plug-and-play device that can be easily integrated into larger systems.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Scientists Create First Attosecond Atomic X-Ray Laser

A one-quintillionth-of-a-second lasing breakthrough could lead to next-generation X-ray technologies, improving imaging in medical, materials, and quantum science.

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Bandpass & Notch Filters: Trim Filters

Trim filters, also commonly known as cut-off or dichroic filters, are advantageous for a variety of applications. Common uses include optical noise reduction for bar-code readers and wavelength band isolation for fluorescence applications. Trim filters are often used in conjunction with absorptive filter glasses to form band pass filters.

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Digital Galvano Scanning System: GM Series

Industry-leading high-performance, fully digital galvano scanning system from Canon. LED optical encoder (digital position sensor) with high speed digital servo controller brings high precision and high accuracy that surpasses all analog galvano scanners in the market.

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