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The medical sector is one of the fastest growing segments of the optics market. As companies look to expand their efforts in this area, better-than-average growth is expected over the coming decade.
Thanks to innovations in wireless, LED and CCD sensor technology, it is now possible to make a camera pill for patients to swallow. Adarsh Sandhu spoke to Olympus Medical Systems about their latest developments in endoscopy.
Over 40 years ago, a device known as a mirrorless optical parametric oscillator was proposed. Only now has it been demonstrated in the lab. Nature Photonics talked to Carlota Canalias and Valdas Pasiskevicius of KTH, The Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, to find out how.
The jobs market is looking up and scientists with a sound grounding in photonics are in increasing demand. With such a choice of career directions, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on where you want to be.
The idea of photovoltaic cells that can be printed onto thin, flexible plastic substrates are an enticing prospect for promoting solar energy generation. Duncan Graham-Rowe reports.
Knowledge of a laser beam's shape and output-power distribution is critical for optimizing laser performance. Neil Savage summarizes the latest beam-profiling products on the market.
The photonics industry is in excellent health, with more job opportunities than have been seen in a number of years. The key is to find a position that's right for you.
The International Space Station will soon be using fibre-optic communication technology for the first time, and products from US start-up company Space Photonics are helping to make this possible. Nadya Anscombe spoke to the company's CEO, Chuck Chalfant, to find out more.
Issues concerning intellectual property often rank low on the list of priorities of scientists focused on primary photonics research. However, ignorance of such matters can lead to missed opportunities, litigation or severely hinder the success of a start-up company.
There is keen interest in extending the use of laser diodes beyond traditional low-power devices. Now the techniques needed to increase the achievable output power have become available.
Fujitsu of Japan has created a new venture company called QD Laser to bring commercial quantum-dot lasers and amplifiers to the market as rapidly as possible. Adarsh Sandhu spoke to its chief executive officer about the firm's plans.