Laser World of Photonics

🌟 A New Spark is Here!  We are thrilled to introduce the new logo for LASER World of PHOTONICS! This fresh design reflects our commitment to excellence in the laser, photonics, and quantum industries. ✨ What’s New? Our updated logo features a hologram-inspired motif that symbolizes the dynamic interconnectedness of these cutting-edge technologies. It positions our event as a vibrant hub for innovation and collaboration. 🔗 Why It Matters: While the design has modernized, the logo maintains its high recognizability, preserving our brand’s strong identity. It’s crafted to work seamlessly across all digital and physical platforms. Join us and experience yourself in the pulse of innovation! https://lnkd.in/dUe57Jyv #LASERWorldofPHOTONICS #tradefair #MesseMünchen #NewIdentity #NewBranding #photonicsindustry #laserindustry

☀️ Laser-Treated Cork Material: A Sustainable Response Against Oil Spills 🌊 Laser-treated cork can absorb oil in minutes by harnessing the power of sunlight. This eco-friendly material is not only effective but also reusable! ♻️ This innovative solution could help protect our oceans and wildlife from the devastating effects of oil pollution. The cork is treated with a fast-pulsing laser, which alters its structure and makes it more water-repellent and oil-attracting. The #laser treatment also creates deep grooves in the cork, increasing its surface area and allowing it to absorb sunlight more efficiently. Benefits: 🌳 Eco-friendly: Cork is a renewable resource, and the laser treatment process is relatively low-impact. 🌧 Effective: The cork can absorb oil quickly and efficiently, even in harsh conditions. ♻️ Reusable: The cork can be easily cleaned and reused, reducing waste. ✅ Cost-effective: The laser treatment process is relatively inexpensive, making this solution a viable option for oil spill cleanup. https://lnkd.in/dGjm5dF8 中南大学 华中科技大学 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Chris Arnusch #environment #GreenTech [Image: Yuchun He – To remove oil from water, the authors used cork treated by a fast-pulsing laser method that removes some oxygen from the material, increasing the relative carbon and making it more water-repelling and oil-attracting. Laser treatment also alters the structure of the cork: When viewed at the nanoscopic level, the material has deep grooves, which increase the total surface area of the cork and allow it to trap sunlight and warm the oil, making the oil easier to collect.]

🏎 Super-Fast Electrons Using Tiny Laser: New Particle Acceleration Technique ⚛️ Want to understand the building blocks of matter? Scientists just made it way easier by making a discovery in laser-based electron acceleration. They’ve managed to generate super-fast electrons using table-top #laser systems, making this technology more accessible and versatile for future research. Traditionally, these experiments require massive, expensive facilities. This innovation… 🔬 paves the way for microscopic studies, ⚗️ opens doors for faster research in fields like material science, biology, and particle physics, 🩻 enables non-destructive testing and advanced imaging techniques. https://lnkd.in/d8bB88_p Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Central Laser Facility University of Strathclyde University of York 上海交通大学 Angana Mondal Ratul Sabui Feiyu Li Soubhik Sarkar, PhD William Trickey Rakesh Y Kumar Debobrata Rajak John Pasley Ram Gopal M Krishnamurthy #LaserTechnology #LaserTech #LaserPlasma [Image: Angana Mondal et al., Comm. Phys. 2024)  – Top-view of the structured droplet (schematic): Laser beam incident on the structured droplet sets up plasma waves (blue pulses) that accelerates electrons (green solid spheres) to megaelectronvolt energies.]

🦺 Potential of Polymer Printing with Low-Power Laser Technology Unlocked 🖨 A novel method for modifying polymer surfaces using low-power, visible light lasers could improve the production of high-tech products in fields like nanotechnology, biomedical science, and electronics. These are the method's main features: ♻️ Sustainable: Uses low-cost sulfur-derived polymers. ✴️ Affordable and safer: No need for expensive, high-power lasers with hazardous radiation. 🧩 Versatile: Can create a variety of surface modifications, including etching and swelling. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for new applications, from data storage to biomedical devices. https://lnkd.in/gcYtwe4M Flinders University The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) Abigail Mann Lynn Lisboa Samuel Tonkin Dr Christopher Gibson [Image: Flinders University – PhD candidate Abigail Mann, left, Dr Jason Gascooke and Dr Lynn Lisboa demonstrate their laser experiment.]

⚡️ Quantum Lasers Push the Boundaries of Communication, Open Doors for Diverse Applications 🧭 Foggy weather got you down? ️ New lasers might see right through it! Researchers are developing lasers that use the power of quantum physics to see through fog and other tough conditions. This could be a game-changer for communication and imaging tech. Regular lasers struggle in fog because light particles (photons) get scattered. These new lasers use photonic dimers, which are basically two photons "glued" together. This "gluing" makes the photons more powerful and resistant to scattering, allowing them to pierce through fog. And this research could have applications beyond just bad weather: 🚘 Self-driving cars that can navigate fog safely. 🩻 Improved medical imaging techniques. 🛡 More secure and reliable communication systems. https://lnkd.in/gmZJTqrT Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering Washington University in St. Louis Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering Texas A&M University Qihang Liu Jung-Tsung Shen #QuantumOptics #QuantumPhysics #nanophotonics #nanoscience #photonics #lasertechnology #lasertech #optics [Image: Jung-Tsung Shen w/ DALL.E and Affinity Designer - Jung-Tsung Shen is developing a prototype of a quantum photonic-dimer laser with a two-year $1 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense.]

🚀 Laser Processing Gets a Boost: Researchers Develop New Method for Smaller Scales ✴️ Tiny spot, big impact on laser material processing! By focusing a tailored laser beam through transparent glass, researchers have created an incredibly small spot inside the material. This tiny spot has the potential to revolutionize industries like automotive, semiconductors, and medicine. Key points: ✅ Enhanced precision: Smaller processing scales below 100 nanometers. 🔎 Unique technique: Using an immersion objective lens and annular-shaped beam. 🚙 Real-world applications: Potential for advancements in various industries. https://lnkd.in/d2AdxwXQ Tohoku University Yuichi Kozawa Yuuki Uesugi #laserprocessing #lasertechnology #lasertech #nanotechnology #nanotech [Image: Yuichi Kozawa et al./ Tohoku University – Fabrication of an ablation crater with a size corresponding to ~1/16 of the wavelength by single-shot laser irradiation of the back surface of a glass with an annular-shaped radially polarized beam.]

⌚️ New Era of Precision: Laser Alters Thorium Nucleus State 💎 For the first time, scientists have successfully excited the quantum state of a thorium nucleus with #laser, a feat that has eluded researchers for decades. By precisely controlling the energy of the laser beam, they were able to induce a transition within the thorium nucleus, a feat previously thought impossible. The thorium transition, a highly sought-after nuclear state, has been the subject of intense scientific pursuit for its potential applications in fields like precision measurement and quantum computing. The ability to control quantum states of nuclei, offering unprecedented precision and accuracy, opens the door to the development of nuclear clocks, advanced sensors, and even novel quantum computing architectures. https://lnkd.in/dpmjzhua Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB Technische Universität Wien Ke Zhang Thomas Pronebner Luca Toscani De Col Kazakov Georgy Kjeld Beeks Tomas Sikorsky #physics #QuantumPhysics #QuantumComputing #laserscience [Image: TU Wien – PTB-researcher Johannes Tideau in the laser lab in Braunschweig.]

More Effective, Less Risky: Laser Treatments for Pigmented Lesions 😎 A new study has found a way to optimize picosecond laser treatments for better results and fewer complications. By understanding the specific wavelength and energy needed to target melanosomes - the cells that produce pigment - researchers have developed a new index to guide treatments. This means more effective and safer #laser treatments for a variety of skin concerns. https://lnkd.in/dBkp96xd Osaka Metropolitan University Osaka University The University of Hong Kong Yu SHIMOJO #lasertech #medicine [Image: Osaka Metropolitan University – Scanning electron micrographs of melanosomes. Left: Unirradiated melanosomes show a smooth surface. Right: Irradiation by picosecond lasers with a pulse width of 450 ps at a wavelength of 1064 nm and a fluence of 8.50 J/cm² results in melanosomes with their surface structure disrupted.]

🚀🤓 Today we had the pleasure of welcoming the advisory board of Laser World of Photonics at the Messe München. 🙏Thank you very much for the excellent exchange! The input and concentrated expertise during such gatherings are extremely valuable for us.     ✨And a big thank you to all participants for making the trip to Munich: Bruno Gross Dirk Hauschild Maik Müller Holger Junge Dr. Thomas Fehn Tommaso Rocco Barone Sven Breitung Dr. Ralf Kuschnereit Wilhelm Kaenders Prof. Dr. Carlo Holly Torsten Rauch Andreas Hädrich Sven Schreiber Juergen Niederhofer und Peter Loosen (Fraunhofer ILT) The following members of the project group can also be seen in the photo: Anke Odouli Dr. Martin Lechner Katja Stolle Katrin Hirl Alexandra Ehrhart and Anja H. Schneider as "special guest" of automatica We look forward to our next meeting and of course to the next #LaserWorldOfPhotonics in Munich in 2025, June 24-27.

🌟 Successful Laser World of Photonics South China 2024 Event Marks Strong and Steady Progress 🌟 Laser World of Photonics South China 2024 successfully concluded on October 16 in Shenzhen, as a member exhibition of LEAP Expo 2024, together with electronica South China, productronica South China, and VisionChina (ShenZhen). During the three-day event, Laser World of Photonics South China and the partnering events unfolded in an inspiring dynamic. The exhibitions showcased cutting-edge technologies in intelligent manufacturing and the electronic innovation industry chain to visitors from all corners of the world who envision the future. Key numbers : ✴️ 35,331 Professional visitors ✴️ ~750 exhibitors ✴️ ~80,000 m2 of exhibition area 🚀 "Laser technology is on the rise!" Evan Sha, Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd., highlights the booming laser market and its unique applications in high-end manufacturing. Laser World of Photonics South China is driving innovation and growth in the industry at the key manufacturing hub South China, which has consistently implemented favorable policies for laser manufacturing, providing substantial space and support for technological innovation. ⏩ Coming next: The 20th Anniversary of #LaserWorldofPhotonics China 📆 March 11-13, 2025 📍 Shanghai New International Expo Centre 🇨🇳 We look forward to celebrating with you! Don't miss out on the opportunities to connect, collaborate, and discover the latest advancements in #laser technology. https://lnkd.in/ddWctCgQ #lasertechnology #laserindustry