From The Editor
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The Future of Photonics: What to Expect at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025
6/16/2025
SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025 in San Diego is the leading event for photonics engineers, featuring innovative research, exhibitions, and professional development.
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How Photonics Are Used In The Manufacturing Of Sporting Goods
6/11/2025
Photonics technologies revolutionize sporting goods manufacturing through laser cutting, 3D printing, optical metrology, and precision measurement systems.
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What You Need To Know About The Physics And Engineering Of Nanolasers
6/4/2025
Nanolasers are revolutionizing photonics by enabling ultra-compact, tunable, and efficient light sources, though challenges in fabrication, loss mitigation, and integration remain.
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How LiDAR-Enabled Robots Benefit The Defense, Aerospace, And Biotech Industries
6/2/2025
Adding LiDAR to robots can significantly improve their capabilities and performance across various applications by enhancing their perception and understanding of the surrounding environment.
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Hyperspectral Imaging In Forensic Investigations: Applications And Case Studies
5/22/2025
Hyperspectral imaging is a powerful tool for forensic investigations, offering a non-destructive, highly sensitive, and comprehensive approach to evidence analysis.
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Did Spectroscopy Help Find Signs Of Life 124 Light Years Away?
5/19/2025
Using advanced spectroscopy, JWST detected potential biosignature gases in K2-18b’s atmosphere, sparking debate about life beyond Earth.
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Out In The Neon Light: Quantum Sensing's New Dawn For Photonics
5/15/2025
Recent quantum breakthroughs overcome decoherence and enable mass production, driving photonics innovation across medical and environmental applications.
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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.
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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.
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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.