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Fiber-optic sensor reads strain through electrical signals, skipping optical analyzers

Scientists have demonstrated a new fiber-optic sensing method that detects strain and displacement by reading interference ...

A longstanding quantum roadblock just fell, opening existing fiber networks to ultra-secure light signals

Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute have broken a longstanding barrier by managing to send single photons—that can't be ...
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KYOCERA SLD Laser Demonstrates Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules and FiberLight Grille Assembly

GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD), a world leader in commercialization of laser light sources, has announced the demonstration of Laser-based Automotive Headlight Modules ...
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World's first practical surface-emitting laser for optical fiber communications developed: advancing miniaturization, energy efficiency, and cost reduction of light sources

- Development of the world's first practical surface-emitting laser suitable for optical fiber communications systems. - Utilization of quantum dots as an optical gain medium, enabled by NICT's ...
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Quantum dots send coherent photons through existing fiber networks

Scientists at the Niels Bohr Institute have developed ultra-low-noise quantum dots that emit coherent, identical photons directly in the original telecom band, making them compatible with existing ...