The field of quantum optics is undergoing massive growth, which is enabling a host of new applications within the field. The quantum nature of light allows us to push the limits of various techniques including, but not limited to, spectroscopy, interferometry, sensing and imaging. At the heart of these is a need for a reliable source of entangled photons. The quantum revolution is underpinned by ultrashort pulse duration lasers, and especially fiber lasers. Ultrafast fiber lasers provide reliable ultrashort pulse durations at an unprecedented price point.
{"title":"Quantum spectroscopy using entangled photons","authors":"Wojciech Gora","doi":"10.1002/phvs.202500005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/phvs.202500005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The field of quantum optics is undergoing massive growth, which is enabling a host of new applications within the field. The quantum nature of light allows us to push the limits of various techniques including, but not limited to, spectroscopy, interferometry, sensing and imaging. At the heart of these is a need for a reliable source of entangled photons. The quantum revolution is underpinned by ultrashort pulse duration lasers, and especially fiber lasers. Ultrafast fiber lasers provide reliable ultrashort pulse durations at an unprecedented price point.</p>","PeriodicalId":101021,"journal":{"name":"PhotonicsViews","volume":"22 1","pages":"44-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/phvs.202500005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"If you are asked to take a risk, accept the challenge","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/phvs.202570107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/phvs.202570107","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Imran Mukhtar, business director emerging technologies in advanced optics at Corning Incorporated, talks to Lidia Briquets, program manager at EPIC.</p>","PeriodicalId":101021,"journal":{"name":"PhotonicsViews","volume":"22 1","pages":"22-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/phvs.202570107","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photonics outlook for 2025: Illuminating the path to innovation","authors":"Shahida Imani","doi":"10.1002/phvs.202570101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/phvs.202570101","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101021,"journal":{"name":"PhotonicsViews","volume":"22 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/phvs.202570101","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beginning to see the light","authors":"Michael Quinten","doi":"10.1002/phvs.202570117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/phvs.202570117","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101021,"journal":{"name":"PhotonicsViews","volume":"22 1","pages":"38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/phvs.202570117","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143110611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laser-based processes require an extraordinarily high level of precision. A key issue with high-power lasers in welding applications is the focal shift. Cailabs has developed innovative beam shaping modules that minimize focal shift and maximize the quality of the weld seam. To analyze the laser beam and demonstrate the technology's superior results, the team relies on renowned institutions and MKS measurement technology.
{"title":"Shaping high-power laser beams for superior welding","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/phvs.202570115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/phvs.202570115","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Laser-based processes require an extraordinarily high level of precision. A key issue with high-power lasers in welding applications is the focal shift. Cailabs has developed innovative beam shaping modules that minimize focal shift and maximize the quality of the weld seam. To analyze the laser beam and demonstrate the technology's superior results, the team relies on renowned institutions and MKS measurement technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":101021,"journal":{"name":"PhotonicsViews","volume":"22 1","pages":"24-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/phvs.202570115","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A new EU initiative of 6.1 million euros, Retina is a four-year project aiming to combine advanced spectral imagers and photonic chip-based lidar sensors into versatile multimodal perception systems to revolutionize the healthcare, automotive, and agriculture sectors. This article explores Retina's key objectives, technological developments, and applications while also addressing ongoing challenges and potential directions for future development.
{"title":"Smart photonic sensors","authors":"Ivan Nikitskiy","doi":"10.1002/phvs.202500006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/phvs.202500006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A new EU initiative of 6.1 million euros, Retina is a four-year project aiming to combine advanced spectral imagers and photonic chip-based lidar sensors into versatile multimodal perception systems to revolutionize the healthcare, automotive, and agriculture sectors. This article explores Retina's key objectives, technological developments, and applications while also addressing ongoing challenges and potential directions for future development.</p>","PeriodicalId":101021,"journal":{"name":"PhotonicsViews","volume":"22 1","pages":"59-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/phvs.202500006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}