Electro Optics is proud to announce the launch of our August/September print issue!
This month, we bring you a range of interviews covering some of the latest ways researchers are putting spectroscopy to work in waste management, electronics and maritime applications. A further interview delves into field of semconductors, exploring the need for mature GaAs epitaxial regrowth technologies to enable futuristic photonics applicaitions.
For the cover story of this issue, we explore how lidar technologies are penetrating the consumer market through devices such as smartphones and AR glasses, fusing the real world with the virtual, even in challenging environments such as broad daylight!
Many of these articles are now available on our website – From the latest photonics news stories and features to analysis pieces and cutting-edge products, below is a snapshot of what you’ll find in Electro Optics August/September.
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Photonics news:
- Samsung partner Namuga to use Lumotive beam-steering tech for next-gen 3D sensing
- Laser mapping uncovers lost Maya city
- Luminate accelerator funding programme opens for applications
- UK firm wins £700k grant to boost red microLED efficiency
- Coherent passes shipping milesetone of 200bn VCSEL emitters for sensing
Photonics acquisition news:
- Photonis enters microscopy and semiconductor markets with El-Mul acquistion
- Lightpath sets eyes on defence industry with Vismid acquisition
- G&H Photonics expands in US with GS Optics acquisition
- Hamamatsu re-attempts NKT Photonics acquisition
Analysis & Opinion:
The importance of flexibility: Recent advances in femtosecond lasers
Deividas Andriukaitis and Tadas Bartulevičius of Ekspla share how new Active Fiber Loop technology offers GHz burst generation, making femtosecond lasers more versatile than ever
Why choose femtosecond lasers for unltrafast spectroscopy?
Discover the many advantages femtosecond lasers deliver to the field of ultrafast spectroscopy with Greta Bučytė of Light Conversion
Interviews & Features:
Interview: Terahertz spectroscopy probes electrical properties on the nanoscale
Could terahertz radiation hold the key to uncovering the secrets of the nano-world? Henrik Bødker Lassen is using spectroscopy to explore traits of materials at the nanoscale level
Interview: Spectroscopy enables quick and accurate waste classification
Looking for ways to promote recycling and improve environmental sustainability, Lei Yang and her colleagues at the Hefei University of Technology in China have turned to spectroscopy for answers
Interview: Spectroscopy teams up with laser cleaning to remove ship paint
Christian Rosenberg Petersen, from the Technical University of Denmark, shares his work on using laser spectroscopy to analyse paint removed from ships
Interview: Mature GaAs epitaxial regrowth required for next-gen photonics
Futuristic applications involving highly capable PICs and semiconductor lasers could depend on the epitaxial regrowth of gallium arsenide (GaAs). But what is required to produce these tools on a commercial scale? We spoke with Richard Hogg, CTO at III-V Epi and a new Professor at Aston University’s Institute of Photonic Technologies, to find out.
Cover story: Lidar innovations for a new reality
Anita Chandran explores how compact lidar sensors are contributing to new developments in augmented reality and beyond
Case studies & Featured technologies:
Case study: Monitoring semiconductor processes using spectroscopy
A global supplier of process control equipment for the semiconductor industry sought a compact, robust spectrometer to integrate into its overlay metrology systems. Here’s how Ocean Optics delivered a high-resolution, thermally stable spectrometer that provided accurate, reliable feedback on process deviations, helping to reduce errors and boost productivity
Case study: What makes a reference spectrometer?
Why is the accuracy of spectroradiometers so important, what are the parameters that determine their accuracy and in which applications are they most commonly used?
Case study: Lidar - many approaches, one technology
Lidar is enabling autonomous systems in a growing range of areas, but which version of the technology is right for your application and how can you customise it?
Featured technology: How large-form optics could offer a window of opportunity
Discover the origins, functionality, applications, benefits, and challenges associated with large optical windows
Featured technology: Laser safety: Three simple rules
Kentek CEO Tom MacMullin shares some key principles in setting up laser environments for engineers, supervisors, safety officers, and researchers working in academia and industry
Featured technology: Unlocking the potential of Raman spectroscopy
New uses are still emerging for Raman spectroscopy, but many require clean-up and optimisation. Here’s how to choose the right optical filter for your application
Tech Focus:
The latest optical products for life sciences in 2023
Photonics offers numerous applications which are revolutionising the study and advancement of life sciences
The latest laser safety equipment for 2023
The safe design, use and implementation of lasers is imperative in minimising the risk of accidents, particularly involving the eyes
Also in this issue:
EPIC News: How can Europe and developing countries develop a synergetic relationship?
Carlos Lee, Director General at EPIC, reflects how the European photonics industry could benefit from engaging with developing countries
