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Greg Blackman asks experts how fibre lasers developed between 2010 to 2020, as well as what advancements the future may hold for the technology
A schematic of Coherent's adjustable ring mode fibre and the five basic power patterns possible within the focused laser spot (Image: Coherent)
Greg Blackman discovers how emerging lasers with adjustable beam quality are improving quality and flexibility in cutting and welding
Driven by sheet metal processing, system and fibre vendors are combining beams with high reliability, finds Andy Extance
Matthew Dale finds that new fibre designs are being developed to enable more efficient and higher-power fibre laser systems
Nick Morris reviews the state of the burgeoning fibre laser industry
In recent years fibre lasers have begun to be talked about as a possible viable alternative to semiconductor and gas lasers. Fibre lasers hold a number of attractions. As well as very good beam quality the long, thin design geometry of a fibre laser means that a fibre laser is often smaller than its equivalent-powered semiconductor or gas laser.
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A unique Crystal Laser Core (CLC) is unlocking multiple applications in the yellow and green wavelength range
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An outline of some of the emerging risks when it comes to lasers, and advice on how users can keep themselves safe.
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A look at the current market for photoluminescence technology and some of the latest products available
A new generation of optical coatings can provide superior reflectivity in the deep UV range and beyond
Anita Chandran on the commercial potential of quantum lighting
Jérémy Picot-Clémente, EPIC, talks with Jürgen Zosel of Orafol Fresnel Optics
For the Day of Photonics, we're asking with those at the start of their photonics careers what’s important to them in their work. Next up: Sakib Adnan, Optical Engineer, Oz Optics
For the Day of Photonics, we're asking with those at the start of their photonics careers what’s important to them in their work. Next up: Kiranti Krishan, Photonics Graduate Engineer, Rockley Photonics
Ahead of the Day of Photonics, we're asking with those at the start of their photonics careers what’s important to them in their work. Next up: Maria Giovanna Pappa, Optical Engineer, NKT Photonics
Hamza Farah is undertaking a one-year photonics internship at the UK’s Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult
Ahead of the Day of Photonics, we're asking with those at the start of their photonics careers what’s important to them in their work. Next up: Hamza Farah, Photonics Intern
