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Light-matter entanglement demonstrated over 50-kilometers

Research paves the way to fully independent quantum nodes that could enable a quantum internet.

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Chip-based QKD achieves higher transmission speeds

Photonics Research, 11, 1007 (2023)

Researchers have developed a QKD system that can transmit secure keys at unprecedented speeds.

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Researchers use nuclear spins to create Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinge...

Researchers demonstrated a new quantum information storage protocol to create Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger quantum states.

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Blind deconvolution of second harmonic microscopy images of the liv...

Biomed. Opt. Express 14, 2117 (2023)

This paper presents a technique based on a marginal blind deconvolution approach for improving SHG images obtained in vivo in the human eye.

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Optica Sensing Congress
30 July - 03 August 2023
Munich, Germany

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Optical spin–orbit interaction in spontane...

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Aluminum nitride photonic integrated circuits: from piezo-optomechanics to nonlinear optics

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Researchers design smaller, lighter space-based imaging spectrometers

Researchers have developed a new smaller, lighter design for space-based imaging spectrometers with high spectral resolution.

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Manufacturing and metrology are key for freeform optics

Freeform optical components can offer optical design flexibility not possible with traditional optics.

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Designing cameras for harsh environments

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08 - 12 October 2023
Tacoma, Washington, USA

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Optica Imaging Congress
14 - 17 August 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Design tradeoffs between traditional hexagonal and emerging cubic InXGa(1–X)N/GaN-based green light-emitting diodes

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Quantum lidar acquires real-time 3D images while underwater

Opt. Express 31, 16690 (2023)

Highly sensitive imaging approach could allow monitoring or surveillance in turbid water

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Researchers detect and classify multiple objects without images

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Light-based computing reduces power needed to mine cryptocurrencies

Optica 10, 552 (2023)

New photonic blockchain could make cryptocurrencies more accessible and enable low-energy optical computing

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Quantum 2.0 to uncover quantum technologies and applications

The Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition will address challenges facing the quantum information science and technology community.

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This paper opens new pathways for the generation of highly tunable, high power mid-infrared pulses from a monolithic source.

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Passive device generates electricity during the day or night

Opt. Express 31, 14495 (2023)

Thermoelectric generator could provide reliable power for outdoor sensors or wearable electronics

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Optica Advanced Photonics Congress
09 - 13 July 2023
Busan, Republic of Korea

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Read the latest Optica Market Update for essential insights on the 2023 trends to watch in the optical communications market.

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Filter isolates signals to support 6G wireless communication

Photonics Research 11, 682 (2023)

Multi-functional filter could help advance autonomous driving and the Internet of Things

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Advance in technology paves the way to realistic 3D holograms

Optica, 10, 481 (2023)

Researchers overcome two bottlenecks in current digital holographic techniques

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Optica Foundation announces the 2023 Women Scholars

Congratulations to the 2023 Class of Women Scholars, 20 exceptional students receiving a US$10,000 scholarship.

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New membrane mirrors devised for large space-based telescopes

Applied Optics, 62, 2836 (2023).

Lightweight flexible mirrors could be rolled up during launch and then precisely reshaped after deployment

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Optica Nonlinear Optics Topical Meeting
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Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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New microscope shows unprecedented view of brain activity in mice

A research team from MIT has developed a lightweight device that provides a broader window into brain activity.

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Biophotonics Congress to highlight biomedical research

Meetings will focus on bio-optics, techniques in microscopy, optical manipulation, optical molecular probes, imaging and the brain.

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Researchers make biodegradable optical components from crab shells

Diffraction gratings made from seafood waste could enable disposable spectrometers that don’t harm the environment

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In Memoriam: Paul L. Kelley, 1934-2023

Optica is deeply saddened by the passing of Paul L. Kelley, an Optica Fellow and Emeritus Member and a distinguished scientist...

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Spectroscopy probe could enhance deep brain stimulation procedure

To be presented at Biophotonics Congress 2023 - Optical fibers provide real-time information to help doctors navigate inside the brain.

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Scientists throw and catch single atoms using light

Optica, 10, 401 (2023)

Free-flying atoms could enable new type of quantum computer and the study of single-atom collisions

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Metasurface enables multichannel terahertz transmission

Photonics Research 11, 485 (2023)

Tiny metasurface devices could help improve communication, terahertz imaging, manipulating particles and encoding of quantum information

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