Dec 18, 2024 · imec group launches SWIR sensor with lead-free quantum dot photodiodes 18 Dec 2024 Technology is a step toward “greener” IR imagers for autonomous driving, medical diagnostics.

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Nov 21, 2024 · Birmingham researchers reveal shape of single photon 21 Nov 2024 A new theory, explaining how light and matter interact at the quantum level, has enabled researchers to define the light particle’s precise shape.

Aug 22, 2024 · Optics and photonics are enabling technologies that are part of our daily lives—from energy efficiency to healthcare. Advancements in these areas will help us to better respond to social and environmental challenges of our future. These advancements that will be highlighted at the SPIE Optics + Photonics conference this August in San Diego, California. The conference topics include this year ...

Dec 19, 2024 · Opticore, a new photonic computing company, has this week announced its official launch and initial funding. The Fremont, California-based startup says it is aiming “to revolutionize data centers and AI with an innovative approach to photonic computing.“ Opticore is developing optical processing units (OPUs) that perform the same computational tasks as GPUs but using light and waveguides ...

Oct 23, 2024 · Registration has opened for SPIE Photonics West 2025, which will run from 25 to 30 January at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. The largest annual conference and exhibition in optics and photonics, Photonics West brings together researchers, innovators, engineers, and business leaders from across the globe for an exciting week of research-sharing, collaboration opportunities, and innovation ...

Multifunctional solar windows produce energy by reflecting light 14 Nov 2024 TNO-led “ZIEZO” project creates double sided solar cells and Venetian blinds to raise electricity yield.

Nov 6, 2024 · Teledyne agrees to buy Excelitas aerospace and defense divisions for $710 million… 06 Nov 2024 …and acquires optoelectronics systems developer Micropac for $57.3 million.

Oct 21, 2024 · Edmund Optics has announced the addition of optical coherence tomography phantoms and diffuse reflectance phantoms to its product portfolio, now providing off-the-shelf, standardized ready-to-use tools for researchers and engineers for the calibration and optimization of imaging systems in research and clinical applications. The OCT phantoms offer a controlled sample for testing and ...

Oct 28, 2024 · Aeva lidar to be deployed at JFK, SFO airports, and elsewhere… 28 Oct 2024 …and Hesai signs lidar supply deal with China-based E-vehicle developer Leapmotor.