Newsletter | January 26, 2026

01.26.26 -- Thermal Management In Dense Photonic Integration, How To Measure Laser Beam Power Accurately, Beam Splitter Coatings & More

Thermal Management In Dense Photonic Integration

As photonic integrated circuits pack more components into smaller chips, power density and thermal effects create fundamental performance limits through thermo-optic resonance shifts, crosstalk, and stability challenges that scale nonlinearly with integration density.

SPOTLIGHT ON OPTICAL COATINGS AND FILTERS

Distortion In High Performance Reflectors

High-performance optical reflectors, introduce phase effects that cause spatial and temporal distortions. Understanding group delay, and polarization-dependent variations is crucial.

Glossary Of Optics Industry Terms

Delve into the world of optics with ease using our extensive glossary of technical terms and their definitions, designed to help you navigate industry jargon with ease.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

More Signal, Less Background: Improving Signal To Noise Ratio

The path to improving signal-to-noise ratio - the ratio of the power of signal (desired input) to the power of background noise (undesired input) - is to reduce the power of the noise – less background.

Optical Filters For Challenging Applications

Filters play an important part in an imaging system, blocking unintentional wavelength and troublesome surrounding light and selecting wavelength ranges to transmit at a high percentage.

Choosing Between Active and Passive Methods for Enhanced Efficiency

Passive alignment limits scalability, while active alignment offers superior precision and flexibility. Advanced systems now enable rapid, automated alignment for high-yield, cost-effective production.

Beam Splitter Coatings

Learn how beam splitters and dichroic coatings divide light by wavelength, typically at 45° incidence, enabling precise optical routing across imaging, sensing, and spectroscopy applications.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

How To Measure Laser Beam Power Accurately

Examine the challenges of measuring extreme laser pulse energies, detailing how calorimetric and pyroelectric detector technologies enable reliable measurements across high-energy laser applications.

What Is Your Photon Worth? How To Select Optimal Optical Filters

Learn to optimize fluorescence-based assays by balancing “good” versus “bad” photons, using cost-benefit analysis and modeling tools to maximize performance while staying within budget.

BULLETIN BOARD

Precision Fiber Processing For High-Performance Photonics Applications

Advanced fiber processing and polishing solutions enable high-quality optical fiber preparation with exceptional precision, repeatability, and efficiency for demanding photonics and communications applications.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Compact High-Performance Laser Interferometer

The Qualifire laser interferometer offers high-precision performance in a compact, lightweight design, delivering accuracy, stability, and reliability for demanding industrial, research, and metrology applications.

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Zygo Corporation

DC Brushless Servo Motor

Brushless servomotors are compact in size and provide high output power. Two types are offered with quick response and smooth rotation. Various custom options can be incorporated to fit your applications.

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Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components

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