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Photonics M&A activity is off to a slow start in Q1 2024

April 22, 2024
Metrology (advanced manufacturing) and surveillance and navigation (defense, security, and transportation) had the most merger and acquisition activity this quarter.

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Detectors & Imaging

Quantum-inspired phase imaging is immune to instabilities

April 16, 2024
Researchers prove interferometric imaging is possible even within extremely dark and unstable conditions where intensity fringes can’t be seen.
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Lasers & Sources

Nonmetallic quantum dots are nontoxic alternative to metallic cousins

April 10, 2024
Nonmetallic quantum dots, synthesized from Earth-abundant carbon and sulfur sources, are cost-effective, versatile, biocompatible, and environmentally friendly.
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Test & Measurement

QinetiQ’s Rattler Supersonic Target Mkl simulates high-energy laser threats

April 9, 2024
In this Q&A, Owen Price, project manager of target systems for QinetiQ, chats with Laser Focus World about its Rattler Supersonic Target Mkl variants to measure high-energy laser...

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Photonics Hot List: April 19, 2024
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Photonics Hot List: April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024
In this episode: a camera setup makes the vine to wine process simpler, a spectroscopy-based system IDs gases and chemicals, and a phase imaging approach images in unstable, dark...
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Photonics Hot List: April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024
In this episode: a thermal camera enhances fitness monitoring, a Raman spectroscopy setup broadens apps, and nonmetallic quantum dots are an ecofriendly alternative.
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Photonics Hot List: April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024
In this episode: waterproof PV cells could be the future of wearables, an imaging setup distinguishes lipid subtypes, and a research team boosts photon upconversion efficiency...

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