https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/ Optica News 2024 Optica Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:26:18 -0500 https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/media/optica/media/files/brand/logos/optica_logo_descriptor_vt_black_rgb.png https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/ 2449 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/december/laser-based_artificial_neuron_mimics_nerve_cell_functions_at_lightning_speed/ Researchers developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, dynamics and information processing of a biological graded neuron, which could lead to new breakthroughs in advanced computing. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:34:42 -0500 2450 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/december/hyperspectral_imaging_lidar_system_achieves_remote_plastic_identification/ A new hyperspectral Raman imaging lidar system can remotely detect and identify various types of plastics, which could help address the critical issue of plastic pollution in the ocean by providing better tools for monitoring and analysis. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:34:25 -0500 2452 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2024/precision_cutting_of_rubber-coated_canvas_with_co2_lasers/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:01:40 -0500 2448 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/december/researchers_3d_print_compact_low-cost_vortex_beam_generators/ Researchers have developed a 3D-printed device that generates twisting light beams with orbital angular momentum (OAM), a form of rotational energy that can carry more data than regular beams. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:40:52 -0500 2447 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/december/masatoshi_suzuki_receives_2025_john_tyndall_award/ Optica and IEEE Photonics Society announce Masatoshi Suzuki as the 2025 recipient of the John Tyndall Award for seminal contributions to large capacity long-haul optical communication systems including integrated light sources, dispersion-managed soliton, WDM submarine cable systems, and spatial multiplexing. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:45:17 -0500 2446 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/december/researchers_achieve_seamless_all-light_mobile_communication_across_air_land_and_sea/ Researchers have demonstrated a prototype mobile all-light communication network, paving the way for seamless connectivity across air, land and underwater environments and enable uninterrupted data exchange in dynamic and challenging settings. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:18:17 -0500 2445 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2024/aluvia_photonics_partners_with_epiphany_design_to_accelerate_pdk_development_for_mpw_services/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:09:09 -0500 2444 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/december/seeing_deeper_into_the_cosmos_with_gravitational-wave_detectors/ Researchers have shown that optical spring tracking is a promising way to improve the signal clarity of gravitational-wave detectors, which could enable scientists to see farther into the universe. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:29:21 -0500 2451 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2024/qustomdot_secures_eur_2_7_million_in_financing_to_propel_innovation_and_market_growth/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:28:16 -0500 2443 http://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2024/covesion_wins_2024_iop_business_innovation_award/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:46:29 -0500