SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING & PRODUCTION NEWS

• How Metrology Drives Innovation In Chip Production

  Metrology is the science behind precise measurement, and its role in semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly vital as chips get smaller and more complex, powering our digital world.

• Can All-Optical Chips Achieve Light Speed Computation?

  Optical computing could be the next big thing in semiconductor production. Light has already become a go-to choice for transmitting data, but most systems still must translate photons into electrical signals to process information. All-optical chips could change that.

• Photonic Gap Band Materials: Engineering The Flow Of Light

  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.

• How To Make The Most Of Automate And The CLEO Conference

  It’s almost show time with both Automate 2025 and the CLEO Conference just around the corner. Let’s take a look at two of the photonics industry’s most-anticipated shows.

• Photonics' Role In Changing The Way We See Our Universe

  From high-sensitivity detectors and adaptive optics to integrated spectrographs and space-qualified devices – photonic technologies are transforming our view of the Milky Way and beyond.

• 25 Reasons To Attend SPIE Photonics West 2025

  SPIE Photonics West 2025, scheduled for January 25–30 in San Francisco, offers numerous benefits for professionals in the optics and photonics industry. Here are 25 reasons to attend.

• A Look Back At The Year That Was

  It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this past year. Why, it’s become an annual event!