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Champion ONE Introduces GPON and 10G EPON Protocols for FTTP Applications

Champion ONE, a leading provider of optical transceivers and passive network systems, is announcing the general availability of both Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON) and 10G Ethernet Passive Optical Networking (EPON) protocols for fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) applications. These new transceivers will be sold under Champion ONE’s Passport™ line of universal transceivers.

20 May 2015

A Step Closer to Producing Silicon Photonic Chips That Shuttle Data with Light

University of Utah engineers have taken a step forward in creating the next generation of computers and mobile devices capable of speeds millions of times faster than current machines.

19 May 2015

Fujifilm Expands X-Series Interchangeable Lens Line-Up with XF90mmF2 R LM WR Telephoto Lens

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to announce that a new FUJINON XF90mmF2 R LM WR will be added to the X-Series interchangeable lens line-up in July 2015. Offering a focal length equivalent to 137mm* and a maximum aperture of F2.0, this short telephoto optic is ideal for portrait and sports photography.

19 May 2015

Siegman International School on Lasers to Take Place August 2015 in Amberg, Germany

The Siegman International School on Lasers is a week-long program that exposes students to in-depth learning of lasers and their applications from internationally recognized academic and industry leaders in the field. The scope includes all aspects of lasers and photonics. This program immerses the top 100 student applicants from around the world into an atmosphere of lectures, networking events, professional development programs, poster presentations and research sharing.

18 May 2015

CLEO 2015 Successfully Concludes with 4,400 Attendees, 226 Exhibitors and 1380 Presentations

The 2015 CLEO Conference and Exposition concluded today with 4,400 attendees, 226 exhibitors and 1380 presentations from around the world. Conference and exhibition programming provided attendees with valuable insights into a broad range of topics such as optical microscopy for brain imaging, three dimensional printing and single-photon nonlinear optics. CLEO 2015 took place 10-15 May at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, USA.

18 May 2015

Sandia Researcher Wins DOE Award to Develop Optical Diagnostic Tools to Study Interfacial Combustion Phenomena

Sandia National Laboratories researcher Christopher Kliewer has won a $2.5 million, five-year Early Career Research Program award from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science for his fundamental science proposal to develop new optical diagnostic tools to study interfacial combustion interactions that are major sources of pollution and vehicle inefficiency.

18 May 2015