How the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing technique can be used to simply and quickly assess the quality of optical systems
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A look at UV sterilisation and how advances in optical filters for illumination have opened up new applications by alleviating safety concerns
Keely Portway investigates how the latest developments in specialised intensifier cameras have allowed opportunities for a number of exciting specialist applications in low-light scenarios
Image intensifiers help to increase the intensity of the available light in a system, which allows better image reproduction in low-light scenarios. This specialist technology is used in a range of applications, including biotechnology, industry, research and astronomy.
Gemma Church examines how a new spectroscopy model is helping to detect gases with increasing accuracy
When Solid State Supplies added PAX pulsed xenon light sources to its Excelitas illumination solutions, it was the latest step in a fruitful photonics partnership
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Proposed multi-billion dollar and euro packages look set to increase uptake of leading-edge lithography, including for photonic technologies, finds Andy Extance
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