Let’s think of the last time you sent data without wires. We’re not talking WiFi here, but plain optical signals. Free-space optical communication, or FSO, is an interesting and easy way to transmit ...

Advances in photonics and optoelectronics have revolutionised the way information is generated, manipulated and transmitted, underpinning modern optical communications. At the heart of this ...

Government and space agencies are investing significantly in free space laser communications to meet the demands of data-intensive applications. By leveraging multiple wavelengths, laser sources have ...

An explosion of data, driven by more sensors everywhere and the inclusion of AI/ML in just about everything, is ratcheting up the pressure on data centers to leverage optical interconnects to speed up ...

- Development of the world's first practical surface-emitting laser suitable for optical fiber communications systems. - Utilization of quantum dots as an optical gain medium, enabled by NICT's ...