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The article focuses on the journey of Rob Devlin, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metalenz, highlighting his early influences, educational path, and the development of Metalenz into a leading optics company. Topics include Devlin's background and inspirations, the inception and commercialization of Metalenz's meta-optics technology, and the company's recent breakthrough in bringing secure biometric facial recognition to smartphones through the Polar Identification (ID) product.

The article evaluates a range of products including the OMA process analyzer from Applied Analytics, the GEO flexible processing platform from KrellTech and the DP75 digital microscope camera from Evident.

The article focuses on OIS Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. (OES) introducing the PT60 series of motorized dual-axis pan-tilt stages for various motion-control applications, including the stages' capabilities for optics, reverse engineering, and precision positioning.

The article reports that Chalcogenide glasses transmit a wide range of infrared (IR) wavelengths and are poised to take over the market for imaging and laser optics in this spectral range in the U.S. manufacturing capability. Topics include the U.S. supply of the elemental semiconductor is subject to potential geopolitical and economic snags; and the development of optical materials for IR lens elements kept pace with explosion of detector technology or soaring demand in microbolometer market.

The article introduces the PT60 series of motorized dual-axis pan-tilt stages by Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. (OES), focusing on their precision in optics and laser scanning, various motor options, and versatile applications.

The article focuses on profile of Italia Vishnia, chief executive officer of Protalix BioTherapeutics, biopharmaceuticdal firm. Topics discussed include monolithic optic structrue technology (MOST) developed by PLX that enables work with assemblies and intergation of technologies, focus of the firm on organic growth of the company, and applications targeted by the firm such as free space communication.

The article discusses advances in optics and photonics in 2021 for use in the field of laser optics, integrated photonics, quantum optical systems, and other industrial applications. Some of them are advances in lasers as use of two-photon polymerization, to cool some solid-state substances via anti-Stokes fluorescence and pixelated microdisplay that can alter polarization at each pixel.

The article offers information related to understanding the unique properties of ultrafast lasers and optical components for constructing a successful microscopy system. Topics discussed include confocal microscopy as one of the most common optical imaging techniques for the life science community, things need to be considered to choose the most effective ultrafast laser for two-photon microscopy setups and creation of a series of low-resolution images.

The article focuses on the Efficiently manufacturing precision freeform optics, from start to finish. Topics discussed include the process of manufacturing a freeform optic relies on the interplay between sophisticated fabrication and metrology tools, both hardware and software; and this poses a challenge when making these components, since these shapes cannot be manufactured with methods typically used for rotationally symmetric optics.

The article offers information of what laser optics designers need to know about high-LIDT optics fabrication. Topics discussed include the demand for optical components capable of handling high-power laser beams has grown by double digits; and this growth has been largely a response to the steadily increasing power from both continuous-wave (CW) and pulsed solid-state fiber lasers and disk lasers.

The article discusses the initial sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 and the ultraviolet LEDs used in air filtration to spectroscopy based diagnostic tests like real-time PCR, optics and photonics are enabling the fight for COVID-19. Topics include for diagnosing active infections of COVID-19, the primary testing protocols involve using a process known as reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction; and the pandemic continues to grip the world, the general public has the developments in testing.

The article discusses that the robot-mounted dynamic optical profiler which provides automated roughness measurements for large and complex optics. Topics discussed include Optics manufacturers rely on high-resolution metrology need to assess the overall shape, mid-spatial frequency errors, and roughness of the components they manufacture; and the advent of the dynamic profiler has enabled high-resolution metrology in situ on the shop floor at the point of manufacturing.

The article informs that surface-mount optics (SMOs) has emerged as a viable, lower-cost component option in optical assemblies. Topics discussed include SMOs as relatively new concept in the lighting industry; better thermal and ultraviolet stability of Silicone which make it an excellent material choice in challenging environments and depth and breadth of optical silicone and SMOs for industrial applications.

The article discusses the functions and importance of lens-design software particularly in the production of precision optics for a wide range of application including smart phone cameras and military infrared imaging. Topics discussed include modeling of an optical system via ray-tracing or through wave-based physical optics calculations, commercial examples of lens-design software packages, and the mechanics of optics software for layout and optimization from Lambda Research Corp.

The article offers information on 5G network on wireless and radio technology and role of photonics and fiber optics in transporting signals to and from the new generation of base stations that will serve users. Topics include descriptions of 5G by the words wireless and mobile; and emerging technologies such as augmented or virtual reality.

Information about several topics discussed at SPIE Photonics West 2020 conference held in February 1-6, 2020 and sponsored by the global photonics community. Topics discussed include role of researchers, technology developers, and buyers; and views of Andrew Brown, SPIE Senior Director of Global Business Development, on the particularly looking forward to exciting and ever-expanding industry program in 2020 amounts to more than 60 dedicated events over six days.

The article evaluates several products including the Hawk Indigo camera by Raptor Photonics, the Raman fiber laser module by OFS, and thePhysical Optics Software by LightTrans International, with features such as UV sensitivity, high-brightness pump source, and improved multicore processors.

The article discusses removing alignment errors from measurements of spherical, aspheric, and freeform optics. Topics discussed include calculation of a functional form of translation and rotation errors on a measurement; approximations that eliminate part dependence for low numerical aperture spheres; and a radius of curvature error and longitudinal translation that have approximately same functional form.

The article offers the authors' view on laser mirrors. They mention its higher reflectance requirements for ensuring good performance through cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) which identify the reflectance of extreme reflective optics through the measurement of its total loss along with its scatter, absorption and transmission. An overview of laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) is also presented.

The article repots that power, and performance of optical interconnects to determine the best solution for operational needs in digital technology. Topics include digital environment will turn to optical systems offering a targeted approach to networking and adapt to changing data consumption demands in a way that maximizes profitability and sustainability; and the primary choice for data center optical interconnects were digital signal processing (DSP)-based solutions.

The article reports on the application of femtosecond laser polishing technique approach for figuration of germanium optics. Topics include use of traditional polishing, belt polishing, magnetorheological finishing (MRF) for freeform optics; collaboration of researchers from the University of Rochester, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and Aperture Optical Sciences' experiment on the prevention of the midspatial frequency figuring errors.

The article focuses on use of beam-envelope method to analyze photonic components. Topics discussed include finite difference method used by computational high-frequency electromagnetic software, analyzing propagating waves in optical structures, and variation of well-defined wave vector in the direction of propagation.

The article reports that Meller Optics Inc. is introducing custom fabricated sapphire windows for gimbaled optical systems that protect lenses from chemicals, dirt, saltwater, sand and other fast-moving particulates.

The article discusses a research which developed a two-photon polymerization that can be used to print high-resolution micro-optics based on organic polymers. Topics covered include the high accuracy of the printing method, its ability to reduce shrinkage rate for printing optics, and the uses of the two-photon polymerization method compared to traditional polishing and molding methods.

The article presents the study of the airborne test systems and mitigating on the aero-optical effects. Topics mention including the airborne lasers which are useful in the communication links and as a designators, developing the Small-Aperture Beam Technique (SABT) sensor and using hemispherical turrets in directing the laser beam from an aircraft.

The article offers information on the top photonics technology for 2016. It discusses the research and development of the said photonics technology which includes atireflection nanotextures for laser optics, practical metamaterial optics, 40-W green-emitting thin disk laser, and the Frequency-doubled and quadrupled laser diodes.

The article offers information on the study regarding the replication of optics in the human vision in augmented reality and virtual reality display testing. It discusses the challenges faced by the near-eye displays in magnifying potential display defects. It mentions the display testing for augmented reality and virtual reality devices demands unique image characterization data and analyses.

The article reports on the metrology of freeform optics. It mentions that its analysis has led to competition in response to its nonrotationally symmetric form as well as its measurement through three-dimensional (3D) positioning systems for eliminating excess degrees of freedom towards improvement. An overview of the calculation for the aspheric off-axis toroid and toric lens is also presented.

The article reports on the manufacturability design in optical systems. It mentions the significance of techniques focused on lessening the effect of tolerance on assembly and fabrication which lead to affordable optics for greater volume applications. An overview of the emerging role of as-built performance as a quality metric is also presented.

The article discusses the advances of metaoptics that is based on Mie resonances of high-index dielectrics. Topics mention including the used of nonradiating optical states, isolated dielectric nanoparticles and bound states in the continuum (BIC) which is originated from the strong coupling between the dielectric structures.

The article reports on the research from University College London in England on an all-optical ultrasound probe. It highlights its safe application with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and potential miniaturization through its innovative optics for flexibility. An overview of the perspective of lead researcher Erwin Alles on its benefits is also presented.

This section features military and aerospace products from various manufacturers including the Hybrid Hexapod from ALIO Industries, the FIM-92 Stinger shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles from Raytheon Technologies, and the Optran ultraviolet (UV) NSS Fiber from Armadillo SIA.

The article reports on the continued global growth of the optics and photonics industry, according to the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) 2022 Industry Report. The report indicated the forecasted component revenues in 2022 and the average range of revenue per employee across optics and photonics companies. Market segments dependent on photonics include advanced manufacturing, sensing and biomedical, while growth areas include sensors, solar and consumer products.

The article focuses on the growth of large mode-area fibers with benefits in areas of fiber-optic communication. Topics discussed include ability of superchannels to carry multicore and few-mode fibers; availability of dark fibers installed during the bubble years with use of transmitters; and spread of large-area fibers allowing use of higher power and advanced coding techniques to increase data rates.

The article offers information on software tools that design freeform optics for illumination. Topics discussed include newly developed tools integrated with commercial illumination software quickly create freeform reflective and refractive surfaces, freeform optics tailor resulting illumination pattern to meet system requirements such as enhance the visual appeal and improve energy efficiency.

The article discusses the role of the optics industry in enabling scientists to develop the next generation of telescopes. Topics discussed include the world's largest telescope currently under construction known as the Giant Magellan Telescope; process of creating the giant mirrors at Arizona's Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab and how the development of next generation telescopes can help in answering some of the astronomy's biggest mysteries.

The article informs that a research team from Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has developed a nanopillar silicon coating that can counteract the effects of dispersion. It is note that this pulse-lengthening can basically render ultrafast pulses useless for many kinds of research including adding dispersion-compensating components to increase the size and bulk of the optical system.

The article discusses various developments associated with the electro optical industry. U.S. military researchers have partnered with Lockheed Martin Corp. to develop an intermediate-range, ground-launched hypersonic weapon called OpFires or Operational Fires. It is noted that the U.S. Space Force has asked the U.S. Congress for 832 million dollar over its 17.4 billion dollar budget request for its unfunded priority list.

The article talks about the art and science of designing optics for laser induced damage threshold. Topics addressed include role of overspecifying optics for Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) in unnecessarily increase cost and information on laser induced damage process by which intense light interacts with optics and modifies the coatings, surfaces, or bulk material in such a way as to reduce their performance.

The article presents basics of voice-coil actuators, and their characteristics compared to solenoids enabling the proper choice of linear-motion device for optics application. Topics addressed include applications of actuators comprising oscillatory systems, mirror tilting, and miniature position control of up to three axes and details on specifications for voice-coil actuators comprising moving coil and moving magnet.

The article offers information regarding creation of high-efficiency, diffraction-limited mid-infrared (IR) metasurface optics using chalcogenide-alloy nanofeatures lithographically fabricated on calcium fluoride (CaF2) substrates. It mentions information on metamaterial optics, which often in the form of a nanostructured metasurface, have the potential to be transformative for precision optics.

The article presents an interview with the Kathleen A. Richardson, Pegasus Professor of Optics & Photonics, Materials Science, and Engineering at the University of Central Florida's Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers, the College of Optics and Photonics. It mentions about the Richardson's work in optics/photonics.

The article reports about Re-polishing services for thin-film optics including A re-polishing service salvages fabricated optics when the original dielectric coating does not meet specifications or was damaged during manufacturing.

The article addresses the challenges in applying for patent. Information on the things to be considered and avoid by patent applicants when preparing patent applications for optical technologies is provided. Included are the naming and measurement of conventions that must be clearly identified, measurement conditions that should be specified, and theoretical constructs that should have real-world meaning

The article offers the author's insights on the transformation of journal's coverage regarding optical components in the laser industry. Topics discussed include the nearly perfect laser mirrors with reflectivity over 99.5% throughout the visible spectrum in the January 15, 1965 issue, the principles gains in productivity in optics manufacturing in the 1980s, and the demand for fiber-optic bandwidth offered by wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM).