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Researchers Create Non-Volatile, All-Optical Chip Memory Using Phase Change Materials

A team of researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the universities of Münster, Oxford, and Exeter have created the first non-volatile, all-optical on-chip memory using phase change materials.

24 Sep 2015

Laser Components’ Compact, Reliable Optical Fibre Switches for Most Challenging Applications

Designed for the most demanding applications, these optical fibre switches are compact and reliable with millisecond switching times over a long 100M cycle lifetime. Covering VIS (400-690nm), NIR (700-1100nm) and IR (1260-1360nm, 1480-1630nm) spectral bands, as well as the polarisation maintaining PM (1310-1550nm) band, these optical switches can be tailored to suit a wide range of optical communication technologies, for both single mode or multi-mode fibre.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 23 Sep 2015

BridgeSat, Draper Laboratory Enter Agreement to Develop Ground Stations for Optical Connectivity System

BridgeSat, Inc. today announced an agreement with Draper Laboratory to support the development of the ground stations that are an integral part of BridgeSat’s optical connectivity system.

9 Sep 2015

Researchers Test Cost-Effective Frequency Synchronization System for Allowing Astronomical Data Flow Along Optical Fibre Cables

A signal stabilisation system that will allow frequency signals and astronomical data to flow along optical fibre cables suspended on poles could save the SKA millions of euros.

4 Sep 2015

II-VI Introduces Optical Time Domain Reflectometry Solutions for Embedded Network Monitoring

II-VI Incorporated, a leading provider of solutions for next generation optical networks, today announced the introduction of its unique suite of Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) solutions for embedded network monitoring applications.

3 Sep 2015

Meller Optics Introduces Visible & Far Infrared Broadband Optics for OEMs

Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced a full line of optics for transmission from the visible to 20 microns for OEMs of detectors, sensors, and systems that incorporate multiple wavelength devices.

From Meller Optics, Inc. 28 Aug 2015

Researchers Use Light to Precisely Manipulate Stem Cell Differentiation

UC San Francisco researchers have for the first time developed a method to precisely control embryonic stem cell differentiation with beams of light, enabling them to be transformed into neurons in response to a precise external cue.

28 Aug 2015

Infinera Recovers AJC Submarine Optical Fiber Cable Network with Time-Based Instant Bandwidth Technology

Infinera, provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, announced the rapid recovery of network capacity on the submarine optical fiber cable connecting Australia, Guam and Japan, managed by Australia Japan Cable (AJC). AJC recently experienced a network path failure following a subsea cable fault in 7,000 meters to 8,000 meters water depth.

From Infinera 27 Aug 2015

NASA Working Towards Better Deep Space Communication Using Laser

Today's technology has all but eliminated time delays in telecommunication on Earth, but when they do occur they can be frustrating, especially when trying to communicate complex or time sensitive information. The same type of delay could happen when communicating with spacecraft and crew members in deep space on the journey to Mars.

26 Aug 2015

ADTRAN Announces Unlocking of Single-Vendor Access Network

ADTRAN®, Inc.,, a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, announced it is delivering on its open interface commitment and decoupling the closed equipment “lock-in” from fiber broadband access solutions.

24 Aug 2015