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Congratulations to the finalists of the 2025 Prism Awards! The 24 products selected in eight categories will be honored during a 29 January gala evening #PhotonicsWest. In addition, the annual #SPIE Catalyst Award will be awarded to a for-profit organization with specific social or environmentally-focused programs that have had a significant positive impact. 👏 Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gVf2ACbk 🧪 Biomedical 🧪 Enspectra Health, Inc., VIO Delta Life Science, inQuiQ® Norlase, LYNX 📷 Cameras and Imaging Systems 📷 EOPTIC, Inc., Eoptic Cambrian Edge NIL Technology, metaEye™ Ultra-Compact Camera Thorlabs, Inc., Mini2P 💥Lasers 💥 n2-Photonics GmbH, MIKS1_M Scantinel Photonics GmbH, Narrow linewidth hybrid-integrated laser Thorlabs, Inc., Long-Wave Infrared Supercontinuum Laser (LWIRSC)   ⚙️Optical Materials and Components ⚙️ LightPath Technologies, BDNL Materials Omega Optical, DeepUV Transmission Gratings xolo , Xube2 Lens 3D Printer    🚀 Quantum Tech 🚀 Ki3 Photonics Technologies Inc., Q-COMB Leonardo DRS (Daylight Solutions), Stretto® Qunnect, QU-RACK Gotham 💡 Sensors 💡 EXALOS AG, 3-fiber SLED Transceiver EXC250033 FluIDect GmbH, SpheroScan Explorer Interherence GmbH, QUSCITE 🖥️ Software 🖥️ BRELYON, BRELYON Visual Engine HyperSpectral Corp., SpecAI PlanOpSim, PlanOpSim 📐 Test and Measurement 📐 Innovations in Optics, Inc., LumiSun-50 LED Solar Simulator Quartus Engineering Inc., OptiQuiver TRIOPTICS GmbH, OptiCentric® Bonding 5D MultiAlign 🌐 Catalyst 🌐 SCHOTT AG, 100% hydrogen optical glass production Thorlabs, Inc., Thorlabs Photonics Learning Vacuum Innovations LLC, Vacuum Innovations’ Optical Coating Design & Technology Education #PhotonicsPrism

“At its most basic, optical power transmission is the idea of converting electrical energy to optical energy, such as a laser or fiber-optic, and back again to electric, where it can be used by anything that needs to be plugged into a power supply." Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) project is working to send energy over long distances, potentially transforming how we power drones, remote sensors, and disaster zones. With prototypes on the horizon, this breakthrough could reshape industries by delivering power where traditional methods fail. 🔋 Read more in the November/December issue of #PhotonicsFocus: https://lnkd.in/gNApqfAX

Frequency combs are revolutionizing measurement and analysis, enabling noninvasive muscle diagnostics through spectroscopy and real-time greenhouse gas detection with dual-comb techniques. These advancements showcase the power of #photonics in tackling complex challenges across fields like medicine, environmental science, and engineering. Read more about this cutting-edge research: https://lnkd.in/eKXjs9y2

Co-sponsored and hosted by #SPIE_JBO and #BiophotonicsDiscovery (BIOS), this live webinar will feature presentations and discussions on the hot topic of skin tone in #biophotonics. A panel discussion with audience Q&A will follow the live presentations by leading researchers in the field. Speakers:  Josh Pfefer (Food and Drug Administration) Jessica Ramella-Roman (Florida International University) Joshua Burrow (Brown University) Moderators: Darren Roblyer (Boston University) Brian Pogue (U Wisconsin) Muyinatu Bell (Johns Hopkins University) Free registration here: https://lnkd.in/gHVmBi3E

Endowed chair and professor of optics at Monroe Community College, Alexis Spilman Vogt, PhD, teaches Fundamentals of Optical Engineering at #PhotonicsWest. In this video, she shares what you can expect from the course. This course is intended for engineers, technicians, sales professionals, and support staff interested in learning more about #optics. Read the entire course description on our website: https://lnkd.in/gPashwUW 🔔 Early-bird pricing is valid until 10 January, and #SPIEMembers always receive a discount on #SPIEcourses!

#Attosecond pulses, lasting one-quintillionth of a second, enable precise observation of electron behavior in real time. ⏳ Pioneering work by Anne L’Huillier, Pierre Agostini, and Ferenc Krausz led to the isolation and control of attosecond pulses, unlocking new methods to study electron motion. Their advancements enable precise measurements of electron behavior, such as how electrons are ejected from atoms and their subsequent interactions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g92b3wQ4

SPIE Fellow Max Riedl, who worked in the field of electro-optical instruments for more than 50 years, passed away recently at the age of 98. Riedl's remarkable life was defined by his contributions to the fields of #optics and #photonics. From publishing numerous books through #SPIE Press to penning his own autobiography, his legacy offers much to learn and admire. Read more about his impactful work here: https://lnkd.in/g5xBdcHJ

#SPIE Education Webinar Series presents this one-hour preview of Andreas Georgiou's in-person course, scheduled at #PhotonicsWest and #SPIEXR. In this presentation, Andreas outlines the principles of operation of waveguide-based smart glasses and how they are applied in devices such as HoloLens, Magic Leap, and Orion glasses. Register here: https://lnkd.in/grW5sUSq #waveguides #optics

Near-infrared spectroscopy is a noninvasive method used to monitor changes in hemoglobin concentration and oxygen levels in the body. How does melanin affect the accuracy and reliability of measurements? Check out recent research in #SPIE_JBO from Carnegie Mellon University: https://lnkd.in/giAJy8-x

Inspire tomorrow's innovators with an SPIE Outreach Grant! #SPIE Outreach Grants promote awareness of light-based technologies through creative events, hands-on activities, and educational displays. 💡Help spread the light today! https://lnkd.in/gJhsijD4