Category: Photonics
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A brief history of photonics
The foundations of this new technology were laid more than 150 years ago.
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Displays of the future
From LCD televisions to the latest force-sensitive touchscreen technology, electronics and photonics are pushing the envelope ever outward.
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Harnessing optics to handle the data crunch
Photonics may hold the answer to coping with huge volume. But a big challenge remains: converting electronic data into light on silicon chips.
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Building circuits of light
Move over, electrons. Ton Backx and his team are putting photons front and center as they lay the groundwork for the coming era of photonics.
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Explaining the future
Faced with growing challenges, Europe can rely on its scientists to ensure its future competitiveness.