Fiber Optics

The laserfocusworld.com Fiber Optics channel features articles and other content that discuss optical fiber types and applications of fiber optics.

Highlights

Podcasts

PODCAST: Interview with Noel Goddard, Qunnect

Justine Murphy

April 2, 2024

Episode 4 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect.

Fiber Optics

Remembering Michael K. Barnoski, trailblazer in fiber optics

March 27, 2024

Dr. Michael Kajeton Barnoski, inventor of the optical time-domain reflectometer, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024.

Fiber Optics

Hollow-core fibers revolutionize green laser technology

Qiang Fu

March 27, 2024

Researchers made a significant breakthrough in laser and fiber technology, which showcases the potential for the long-distance fiber delivery of high-power green laser pulses ...

Fiber Optics

Quantum Corridor opens door to fast, secure comms in Midwest U.S.

Sally Cole Johnson

March 14, 2024

In this Q&A with Ryan Lafler, president and chief technology officer of Quantum Corridor, he discusses the project and shares its goals and potential applications.

Microscopic dust, oils, or other contaminants on fiber ends or along the cable length can severely degrade performance.

Fiber Optics

Clean fiber optics are critical for laser performance and to prevent damage

Rick Hoffman

Nov. 3, 2023

Contamination and the fiber fuse effect can have disastrous consequences for laser performance. Learn how to keep your optical systems performing at their best.

Software & Accessories

Digitizer system available in seven different models

LFW Staff

Nov. 26, 2023

Fiber Optics

800G transceivers use direct optical wiring technology

LFW Staff

Nov. 20, 2023

Fiber Optics

Fiber cleaning tool features tweezer design

LFW Staff

Nov. 12, 2023

Birgit Stiller in the lab working on an optoacoustic project.

Optics

Optoacoustics unveils thermodynamic surprise: Negative pressure within liquids

Sally Cole Johnson

Oct. 31, 2023

QU-SOURCE leverages a spontaneous four-wave mixing (SFWM) within an atomic vapor (rubidium) to produce highly pure polarization-entangled photon pairs.

Fiber Optics

Say hello to quantum networking startup Qunnect

LFW Staff

Oct. 23, 2023

In this Q&A, Noel Goddard, Qunnect’s CEO, introduces us to the company, their pure polarization-entangled photon pair generating technology, and GothamQ networking testbed.