Far-UVC LEDs hit record 1.5Gbps data rates for optical wireless communications
The study demonstrates a route towards outdoor optical links with low solar interference, but the international research team says more work is required
100,000 faster 3D laser weld simulations with melt-pool dynamics
The Laser Processing Fourier Neural Operator model predicts 3D laser weld physics in milliseconds, says the research team.
How photonics is making industry more sustainable and cost-efficient
Advanced lasers, lidar and spectroscopy are taking photonics beyond environmentalism and into the business of industrial cost savings
ECOC 2026: The latest in optical communications technology
The five-day event in Málaga highlighted how the industry is reshaping AI data centre connectivity, from 2nm optics to HCF
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UK Photonics Uncovered
Welcome to Photonics Uncovered UK 2026.
From world-class university spinouts to thriving regional hubs, light-based technologies are acting as critical enablers for the UK’s technological and economic ambitions. However, navigating the path from world-leading research to scaled-up industrial success requires visibility, strategy and collaboration.
