Articles by John Oncea

1. Fiber Optic Cables: How Far Is Too Far? 5/14/2025

   With ideal conditions and amplification, optical fiber can transmit petabit speeds globally, but real-world limits depend on fiber type and network design.

2. Inside the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Quest To Map The Universe 5/13/2025

   The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile will revolutionize astronomy with its massive digital camera, real-time data, and a decade-long sky survey, hunting Planet 9.

3. Laser World Of Photonics: Applications, Research, And Technology 5/8/2025

   Laser World of Photonics, taking place in Munich from June 24–27, attracts visitors and exhibitors from all over the world. By attending, you’ll learn the latest trends and innovations in photonics technology, attend workshops and technical presentations, and interact with industry professionals.

4. Photonic Gap Band Materials: Engineering The Flow Of Light 5/7/2025

   Photonic gap materials, or photonic crystals, are structures with a periodic dielectric profile that prevent light from propagating at certain wavelengths. This creates a "gap" where light cannot travel, offering potential for optical devices like filters and waveguides.

5. How Lattice Light-Sheet Microscopy Is Transforming Biological Imaging 5/5/2025

   Lattice light-sheet microscopy has revolutionized biological imaging technology, improving our ability to observe dynamic cellular processes with unprecedented clarity and minimal sample disruption.

6. Cryogenic Cooling: Powering The Future Of Infrared Technology 5/1/2025

   Cryogenic cooling boosts IR tech by reducing thermal noise in detectors, enabling higher sensitivity and precision in fields from astronomy to military imaging.

7. The Role Of Metrology In Reconstructing The Giza Pyramids 4/29/2025

   Modern metrology – GNSS, laser scanning, BIM, and automation – would enable precise and efficient rebuilding of the Giza pyramids far faster and with fewer resources.

8. Tracking Greenland's Vanishing Ice Sheet By Satellite 4/24/2025

   ESA’s CryoSat-2 and NASA’s ICESat-2 satellites track Greenland’s melting ice with precise radar and laser data, revealing rapid ice loss and aiding climate change research.

9. Neuromorphic Computing Breakthrough Could Be A Game-Changer 4/23/2025

   Neuromorphic computing uses principles from neuroscience to create devices that mimic neural systems, achieving efficient brain-like processing. It combines photonics and neuromorphic architectures for high efficiency and connectivity.

10. Robot Soldiers, Neural Networks: How Machine Vision Is Changing Warfare 4/22/2025

    Modern warfare is constantly changing with numerous technologies, including machine vision, both driving and being used to keep up with it.