AMPHOS GmbH’s Post

This is an interesting new project to develop a #secondarysource and one should mention the meaning of the acronym MEGA-EUV: "Milliwatt-level efficient gas harmonic EUV source". Furthermore, it is worth to mention that AMPHOS GmbH is part of TRUMPF which produces the EUV source for ASML already. Which is making several 100 W of incoherent light. The new source will make some Milliwatt of coherent EUV radiation.

Navigating the Photonics Technology Transfer Two weeks ago, I attended the European Optical Society Annual Meeting (EOSAM) conference in Dijon, France. I had the privilege of participating in a thought-provoking panel discussion with industry luminaries, moderated by Oliver Fähnle, Chairman of EOS's Industrial Committee, and Jérémy Picot-Clémente, PhD, Technology Manager at EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM. Our discussion was about how to successfully transfer know-how from R&D to industry with a focus on challenges and strategies involved in transformative processes. I had the opportunity to share our journey at asphericon, where we set out to make aspherical systems through digital manufacturing. I shared how we were able to automate processes and enhance the quality of a manufacturing process that was deemed too variable for digitization. For us, building trust in the market was paramount, and we achieved this by curating knowledge and providing training worldwide. The insights we gained from this journey were enlightening, offering practical strategies and tips for managing key knowledge in photonics. A big thank you to all podium participants, including Gauthier Briere, Samuel Bucourt, Pierre Brochard, and Jacques Cochard, who shared their unique perspectives, adding depth and breadth to the discussion. The insights gained were invaluable, offering practical strategies and tips for managing key knowledge in photonics. Together, we're shaping the future of photonics. #Photonics #TechTransfer #Innovation 💡

📢 We are excited to announce a new publication as a conference proceedings from our presentation at SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics #LASE2024 in San Francisco, California, USA! 🌟   This paper, written by Prof. Andres Fabian Lasagni and Dr. Bogdan Voisiat, focuses on the evolution and future prospects of Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP), one of the key elements of the CLASCO machine. This cutting-edge technology is revolutionising industries with its precision microstructures and advanced surface functionalisation techniques. 🛠️✨   Novelty: Discover how DLIP has evolved, the role of innovative optical systems in pushing its boundaries and the new challenges it faces. Learn about the latest approaches to in-line monitoring that are ready for real-time quality control and process optimisation. 🏭🔬   Key Takeaways:   - The transformative impact of DLIP on material properties. - Innovative optical systems that enhance DLIP capabilities. - Advanced monitoring techniques for real-time process optimisation.   🔗 Read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/eWd42CyT   Proceedings Volume 12875, Frontiers in Ultrafast Optics: Biomedical, Scientific, and Industrial Applications XXIV; 128750F (2024) https://lnkd.in/efkZvhf7   European Commission | Innovate UK   #DLIP | #Innovation | #Manufacturing | #EFFRE | #SPIELASE | #SurfaceFunctionalisation | #OpticalSystems | #QualityControl

#Embedded #Medical LEUVEN (Belgium), January 4, 2024 —Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, presents a perovskite LED stack, emitting light thousand times brighter than state-of-the-art OLEDs. This result, published in this month’s Nature Photonics, is a pivotal milestone towards a perovskite injection laser, promising exciting applications in image projection, environmental sensing, … Read More → "Perovskite LEDs, a thousand times brighter than OLEDs – Imec paves the way for perovskite lasers" https://lnkd.in/gMV3JfRJ

Have a look at this article on “INDIRECT IMAGING OF LASER PROCESSING USING PLASMA” by James Grant-Jacob from Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton It's in the latest edition of AILU's quality publication "The Laser User" Issue 110 (Autumn 2023) out now. #ailu #thelaseruser #laserusers #innovation #lasertechnology #optoelectronics

In a few weeks, I will be presenting a webinar as part of the CORNERSTONE Silicon Photonics Explained series on "How it's Made". If there is anything in particular you would like to hear about, please mention it in the comments. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dms2rAYE #cornerstone #siliconphotonics #webinar

📯 🏆 Pilot Photonics is thrilled to announce that its #partnership with the Munster Technological University is bearing fruit. Last week, we were awarded the #Industry #Research Collaboration #Award from #MTU for our #exciting work in developing a new comb #laser for applications in #datacentres and #AI / #ML. Our CEO, William Oppermann, received the award at MTU from Dr. Siobhán Mac Sweeney, Head of Research, who said, "To distinguish a winner, we focused on the impact already generated by the research, the potential for future impact and the wider #benefits of the research to the #economy and #society. The Pilot Photonics project stood apart because of the scale and investment to date in the on-going research and the potential for significant revenue generation down the line as the work continues. Through collaborating with Dr. William Whelan-Curtin (WWC) and his team at MTU, Pilot Photonics is planning to develop a new type of comb laser that will increase their product range. A patent has already been filed to protect the technology developed by the team to date and this will be a very valuable asset for the company. The societal #benefit from this research has the potential to improve #optical #metrology, frequency-chain generation, optical atomic clocks, high-precision #spectroscopy, and more precise #GPS #technology. It was for this impressive and far-reaching impact that we arrived at Pilot Photonics as the winning entry." William Oppermann said, “One of the key spin-outs for Pilot through the collaborative project with MTU is to develop a new comb laser architecture. We have specifically designed this #innovation to target #datacentre and AI/ML applications. We know that this space is evolving quickly and driving the need for increased #data handling capacity in more energy efficient formats/solutions.” Many thanks to MTU, Dr. MacSweeney and Dr. Whelan-Curtin for their praise and assistance. The picture shows William Oppermann (far right) receiving the award from Dr. MacSweeney (second from right). Dr. Whelan-Curtin is second from left and Dr. Ganga Chinna Rao Devarapu, also from MTU, is on the far left. #artificialintelligence #machinelearning

It was a great pleasure to participate in the annual Photonics21 meeting in Brussels. It was a cornerstone for the photonics community, focusing on the bright future of European Photonics, its competitive advantage and the critical role it can play for technology revolutions in many fields if our society. At nanoPHAB we are at the forefront of the photonics revolution, specializing in custom nanofabrication for free space and integrated photonics in many materials and semiconductors. With thousands of devices and prototypes already developed and fabricated, our work has propelled advancements in diverse sectors like quantum technology, sensing, metrology, and bio-photonics. The challenges involved in high-tech innovation as well as the need for dedicated manufacturing centers and skilled professionals, highlight the importance of academic-industrial collaborations within the European photonics ecosystem. Since last April 2024, nanoPHAB partnered with NanoLab at the Eindhoven University of Technology, in order to provide cost-effective nanofabrication services to better support academic groups and research-based projects in the Eindhoven area and beyond. As we participate in Photonics21, we are energized to contribute and align with the goals of the European photonics community. Let's continue to innovate and collaborate for a brighter, more sustainable future in photonics! #Photonics21 #Nanophab #Photonics #Nanofabrication #Semiconductor.

🔬 3D-printed facet-attached microlenses (FaML) are set to revolutionize photonic packaging and system assembly! 🌟 Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are on the brink of transformation, but assembly challenges have been holding them back. Now, researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have introduced the groundbreaking FaML technology that can overcome these hurdles. With FaML, high-precision active alignment becomes a thing of the past, and scalable optical chip-to-chip and fiber-to-chip connections become a reality. 🚀 FaML offers the freedom to shape emitted beams, reducing the need for precise alignment and enabling passive assembly techniques. This cutting-edge approach opens doors to cost-effective production and pluggable fiber-chip interfaces. With the potential to revolutionize integrated optics, FaML is a game-changer for the future of photonics! 📚 https://lnkd.in/gMiJuQzd #Photonics #Innovation #Technology #Research #PIC #facet_attached_microlenses #FaML Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Phys.org

🌟 Spotlight on #AmplitudeProject research! 🌟 Amplitude partner Tampere University has successfully demonstrated a tunable Tm-doped fiber laser with ultrabroadband capabilities (1700–1900 nm), generating dissipative solitons in the net-normal dispersion regime. The laser produces pulses with impressive spectral widths (10–23 nm) and varied durations (8.7 ps to 18.3 ps). Implementing stretched-free pulse amplification at key wavelengths showcases the laser's potential for further power scalability. In a one-stage Tm-doped amplifier, we achieved a remarkable 140 mW power with a compressed pulse duration of 478 fs. Given its versatility, this laser is a game-changer for applications such as optical sensing, biological imaging, and industrial machining. To find out more read their latest publication 'Tunable dissipative soliton Tm-doped fiber laser operating from 1700 nm to 1900 nm (optica.org)' 🌐🔬 #LaserTechnology #H2020 #Innovation #BiologicalImaging #IndustrialMachining #OpticalSensing.