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北京理工大学 (Beijing Institute of Technology) makes new progress in the development of double-freeform optics: https://bit.ly/48cYnqx In an #OPG_Optica study, BIT researchers designed a double-freeform lens based on differentiable ray tracing, providing a flexible, universal, and efficient design solution for tailoring irradiance for extended light sources. As a highly efficient tool, the lens can enable various applications across semiconductor light source integration, new energy vehicle headlights, and automatic inspection lighting. #lenses #optics #technology #photonics #physics

OPN's November issue is now live! 🥳 The issue includes the features "Thermoradiative Photovoltaics," "Enhancing Optical Microscopy with Quantum Entanglement," "Hydrogel Optical Fibers," and also so much more! Check it out online 👉 https://bit.ly/3NyLxte

We're thrilled to congratulate Michael Mueller at #OpticaLaser24 with the Gapontsev Prize for Innovations in Fiber Lasers! As an early career professional setting the future of lasers, Michael is acknowledged for his pioneering research in ultrafast fiber lasers, which achieved record power, and for developing innovative techniques with significant potential in nanotechnology, biomedical research, and environmental monitoring. Learn more about the Gapontsev Prize: https://bit.ly/48jLk6O Pictured, from left to right: P. Scott Carney (Optica Chief Scientist), Masaru (Mike) Muramatsu (President of IPG Photonics Japan), Michael Müller (Ruhr-Universit��t Bochum Bochum), Optica Laser Congress Chair Yushi Kaneda (University of Arizona) #lasers #laserscience #photonics

A game changer in high-precision timing! Achieving ultra-precise microwave clock synchronization across 205.86 km of optical fiber, the innovative dual optical comb method developed by #PKU Prof. Guo Hong's team at the School of Electronics reduced time deviation to an astounding 6.23 femtoseconds 🕰 — bringing us closer to optical clock-level precision! This breakthrough, featured as a cover article in Optics, opens vast possibilities, from enhancing the accuracy of remote surgeries to advancing control systems in autonomous vehicular networks. https://lnkd.in/geGaebEm #PKUResearch

I am speaking at the upcoming Optica 2024 Quantum Industry Summit - Third Edition, which takes place on the 19th and 20th of November in Bristol, UK. Honored to participate in Session 7 alongside Peter Knight, Chair of the UK National Quantum Technology Strategic Advisory Board and UK National Physical Laboratory Quantum Metrology Institute, Reza Nejabati, Head of Quantum Research at Cisco, and Andrew Lord, Senior Manager of the Optics and Quantum Research Center of Excellence at BT Group. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dB4VYZaz #quantum #quantumcomputing #acceleratedcomputing

AMAZING HEALTH PATCH SENSOR UPDATES At the recent Optica Global Photonics Economic Forum, we heard from Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi Dutch TNO CEO about their desire to work faster and longer with deep-tech startups using advanced technologies, including photonics. In fact, there are several success stories to report already. Today I want to share some clips we made during the recent TNO Holst Centre Innovation day, where Natallia E. Uzunbajakava, PhD , Senior Research Scientist at Holst Centre gave us an extensive tour. They have several ongoing developments in thermal, optical and ultrasound sensors (using their knowledge of flexible electronics). They announced plans for a separate program on photonic biosensing. As well as collaboration with Optica corporate member PhotonDelta, Holst are already working closely with several companies in Japan. So, it is not a coincidence that the topic of health sensors will be discussed in detail during the Brabant Innovation Days meeting in the Tokyo Okura on November 13th 2024. I've included the full details here. https://lnkd.in/dA5MPmeJ The CEOs of two successful medtech startups will also join the meeting. AIKON Health builds on TNO technology to monitor key signs of progressing heart failure. And Onera Health, who are on a mission to make sleep diagnostics and monitoring available for all. If your company is working with health tech sensors, I highly recommend connecting with Natallia E. Uzunbajakava, PhD, and her team in Eindhoven. Their technology can improve the daily health of millions, and our quick tour can only touch on a fraction of what they do.

IMEC KEYNOTE MALAGA: We were delighted that the President and CEO of imec, Luc Van den hove accepted Optica's invitation as the opening keynote at the first Global Photonics Economic Forum in Malaga at the start of October. Here is a second chance to watch his excellent keynote. https://lnkd.in/dDYeX-v9 imec is a world-leading research organization with headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With over 5,500 employees and operations across multiple continents, their cutting-edge research advances crucial technologies for next-generation communication systems, healthcare innovations, and sustainable environmental solutions. This week, imec welcomed Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium as imec plans to expand its global presence with the recent signing of an MOU with the Spanish government and the region of Andalusia to establish a new 300mm R&D process line for specialized chip technologies in Malaga. This will further strengthen its role as a key player in the global technology landscape. Luc Van den hove has been a pivotal force behind imec’s remarkable growth and influence. Under his leadership, imec has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, establishing itself as a critical partner for industry giants. In his speech, he discusses the need for cooperation between the various Chips acts and finding talent fast enough.

Excited to learn about the future of photonics innovation at Optica’s Photonic-Enabled Cloud Computing (PECC) Industry Summit! Join Jabil VP of R&D Azmina Somani as she discusses design directions, standards, and collaborative implementation strategies to enhance efficiency and performance in photonics manufacturing.    🗓️ October 22, 4:30–5:45 p.m. at Synopsys (Sunnyvale, California)   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFjYB4k6 #Optics #Photonics #Optica24 

A Université de Neuchâtel team demonstrated that broadband cross-polarization pumping is well-suited for cost-effective, high-efficiency Yb lasers in the few-cycle regime: https://bit.ly/3BXItUF The study, published in #OPG_OpEx, presents two configurations of a cross-polarized pumping scheme that achieve a substantial improvement in performance for multi-mode diode-pumped Yb-based bulk lasers. The work paves the way for low-cost, compact Yb-based ultrafast lasers with a variety of applications across photonics. Written by: Firas Trawi, Jakub Drs, Michael Müller, Marin Hamrouni, Valentin J. Wittwer, and Thomas Südmeyer #ultrafaserlasers #lasers #laserscience #technology #photonics #optics #physics

Results from Optics Letters [#OPG_OL] suggest that continuous regenerative Bi jet operation can enhance biological imaging applications: https://bit.ly/4faBt5w The Utsunomiya University researchers found that continuous liquid Bi jet operation could credibly provide “Blue-X” lithography and bio-imaging applications, capable of maximizing conversion efficiency at a high repetition rate operation. Written by: Tatsuya Soramoto, Ayaka Ogiwara, Hiroki Morita, Weihua Jiang, Kazuyuki Sakaue, Takeo Ejima, Gerry O’Sullivan, Shinichi Namba, and Takeshi Higashiguchi #biologicalimaging #biology #imaging #physics #photonics #optics