The Photonics Innovation Awards 2025 invites a diverse group of participants ranging from nimble startups and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to established industry leaders.
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An international team of researchers co-led by Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Penn State Evan Pugh University Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, developed porous plastic sheets that can lower building temperatures through radiative cooling.
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Photoresist, a light-sensitive material, is essential in photolithography for transferring intricate circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers. This article explores positive vs. negative photoresists, detailing their chemical mechanisms, processing parameters, and performance traits.
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ITMO University is one of Russia's leading higher education and research institutions, specializing in Information Technology, Opt...
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Sidewall-poled lithium niobate device paves way for compact UV sources
A new technique using ultrasound waves to activate light-emitting nanoparticles could be used to manipulate cell signals or facilitate light-based medical treatments in the future.
Datacom and AI infrastructure demands are rapidly driving the growth of integrated photonics. Philippe Soussan from imec explains his perspective on the recent developments and how he expects the industry to evolve in the next few years.
Insights into electro-optic frequency combs could lead to new applications
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Sidewall-poled lithium niobate device paves way for compact UV sources
A new technique using ultrasound waves to activate light-emitting nanoparticles could be used to manipulate cell signals or facilitate light-based medical treatments in the future.
Datacom and AI infrastructure demands are rapidly driving the growth of integrated photonics. Philippe Soussan from imec explains his perspective on the recent developments and how he expects the industry to evolve in the next few years.
Learn how photonic integrated circuits are reshaping the future of imaging, and why PhotonDelta is inviting engineers to rethink how PICs can tackle imaging challenges of today and power the next generation of innovation.
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challenge | FEB 20 - MAY 08, 2025
The Photonics Innovation Awards 2025 invites a diverse group of participants ranging from nimble startups and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to established industry leaders.
The future is being built with light, and engineers around the world are leading the change.
An international team of researchers co-led by Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Penn State Evan Pugh University Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, developed porous plastic sheets that can lower building temperatures through radiative cooling.
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In this episode, we explore how tiny wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication with groundbreaking precision.
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Combining insights from two ancient art forms, Princeton engineers used a single sheet of material to create 3D structures with adjustable flexibility that could guide sound and light to perform complex tasks.
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Researchers have developed a drastically smaller and more energy efficient method of creating coveted photon pairs that influence each other from any distance. The technology could transform computing, telecommunications, and sensing.
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Agriculture must feed 10 billion people by 2050 while cutting emissions and waste. Integrated photonics offers a solution with advanced sensors for efficient, high-yield farming.
As part of a high-resolution biosensing device without wires, the antennas could help researchers decode intricate electrical signals sent by cells.
A Short Guide to Key PIC Industry Design Guidelines for Optimizing Performance and Scalability
As part of our spotlight on the contest’s jury members, we had the privilege of speaking with Jörn Epping, Epiphany's co-founder and an integrated photonics expert.
Twan Korthorst, CEO of New Origin, highlights their transformative potential in a conversation with Wevolver about the Global Photonics Engineering Contest, hosted in collaboration with PhotonDelta.
Explore pathways to a career in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for both students and engineers looking to reskill.
There has been a growing interest in research and commercial applications for PICs for various markets, including medical technology (MedTech), as they offer compact optical solutions at a low cost when mass-produced.
This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip, opening the door to high-speed processors that can learn in real-time.
The first project is developing light-based chips to bridge the gap between photonics and electronics. The second project plans to make blood cells using blood stem cells. The two projects are the first ERC Synergy grants for TU/e.
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