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In the vast realm of optoelectronics, avalanche photodiodes (APDs) stand out as pivotal components, bridging the chasm between photons and electronic signals. These sophisticated devices, while resembling ...

Introduction In the tech industry, having a strong foundation of skills and practical experience is crucial for success. Arduino is a popular platform that offers a low-cost and accessible way to learn ...

Introduction We frequently use disk laser welding in the manufacturing sector (e.g., see Figure 1). The laser beam interacts with the material to carry the welding energy, with the result that some of the ...

Why do We Need Deformable Mirrors? Deformable mirrors are specialty mirrors that are capable of deforming their reflective surface and thus achieve wavefront correction of optical aberrations. In astronomy ...

Recent advances in neural imaging (or neuroimaging) techniques may pave the way for better treatment of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and next-generation applications in fields ...

Ever wonder how facial recognition has come around to be implemented in smartphones today? Vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers, (abbreviated VCSEL, pronounced “vixel”) are to thank for such ...

The inherent purpose of technology is to make our lives easier. Humanity has been able to get things done with less physical work by transferring a large portion of labor onto machines. From the most ...

One area where photonics is integrated prolifically is the aerospace and defense world. Giants of the aerospace and defense industry rely heavily on implementing photonics technologies to successfully ...

Today’s blog post is sponsored by Horiba – a leading manufacturer of spectroscopy and material analysis solutions. Most people have experienced the frustration of traffic signals. The lights change at the ...

The Dilemma of Overfishing The phrase, “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” explains how teaching can be much more valuable for someone, as ...