Proposed multi-billion dollar and euro packages look set to increase uptake of leading-edge lithography, including for photonic technologies, finds Andy Extance
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G&H wins €2m ESA contract to realise multi-Tbit/s earth-satellite communications
The firm will develop next-generation optical amplifiers to enable multi-Tbit/s FSOC links between satellites and ground-stations
M Squared to develop laser systems for CO2 monitoring satellites
The firm will develop and deliver advanced laser systems spanning the visible to SWIR wavelengths to Thales Alenia Space
Key considerations for specifying high-performance laser modules

A high-performance laser should deliver more than high output power. When optimized to your application, a high-performance laser module can ease integration, maximize results and deliver a competitive advantage for your business. This paper will discuss key considerations in ensuring a high-performance laser for your system.
This Whitepaper discusses:
Delivering high power laser modules
Ensuring high stability optical output
Digital control for monitoring performance
Application examples
How inefficient is my laser system and why is it important?
Nicholas Goffin, research associate at Loughborough University, investigates where energy savings can be made in laser processing

Successful Laser Module Specification
The task of specifying the ideal laser module for your application can seem challenging. This whitepaper details the key considerations in specifying your laser, outlining a 7-element approach to success.
Please view the whitepaper here: https://www2.prophotonix.com/laser_module_whitepaper
Photonic Solutions offering miniaturised rotary and linear micro-motion modules for smarter product development

In many of today’s industrial markets there is a continual push for product miniaturization. The M3 family of piezoelectric motion controllers offer unrivalled compactness helping product designers to achieve more compact solutions. Manufactured by New Scale Technologies, the M3 micro-stages and actuators are the smallest and most precise closed-loop positioning solutions available.
Nano-scale lasers to track cells in body
A team of researchers has developed tiny lasers that could revolutionise the understanding and treatment of many diseases by enabling doctors to track individual cells
Researchers demonstrate UK's first quantum accelerometer for navigation
A team of researchers has demonstrated the UK’s first commercially viable, transportable and standalone quantum accelerometer that could be used for navigational purposes
Photoptics 2019
The 7th International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology
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Benjamin Skuse asks why, after 400 years of polishing optics, the process hasn’t been automated

Mathias Bochow, GFZ Helmholtz Centre, Potsdam, is working on the Trace project to track marine plastic. Credit: Frank Schweikert, Aldebaran Marine Research & Broadcast (www.aldebaran.org/en/)
Abigail Williams speaks to scientists tracking marine plastic using satellite spectral imagery
How the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing technique can be used to simply and quickly assess the quality of optical systems
A look at the market for spectroelectrochemistry and some of the products and solutions available
A look at the current market for Raman spectroscopy and some of the products and solutions available
Laser firms could really benefit from quantum computing, which should not just be reserved for the world's big challenges, finds Jessica Rowbury
As Ayar Labs secures investment to develop its silicon photonics technology, Robert Roe speaks to Hugo Saleh about the firm's plans
Matthew Dale asks whether quantum technologies are ready to be seen on the global stage at one of the world’s largest photonics exhibitions