Twisting optical fiber creates a robust new pathway for light

Light powers everything from communications to sensing, yet even tiny imperfections can scatter it and weaken signals. To ...
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EXFO Unveils 'Industry’s First' 24-Fiber Testers for Hyperscale Data Centers

EXFO introduced its high fiber count data center test solution augmented with two new test instruments—the industry’s first ...
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Mind-bending optical illusions test our brains | Jolly Reactions

Join Josh, Gabbie, and Oli from the Jolly series as they react to mind-bending optical illusions and visual puzzles! Watch their hilarious and insightful responses as each tricky image challenges ...
IEEE

High-Contrast Ratio, Ultra-Compact V-Shaped 4×2 Encoder based on 2D Photonic Crystal for Efficient Optical Signal Processing

Abstract: This work presents a 4x2 optical encoder based on a two-dimensional photonic crystal (2D PhC) structure for fast optical communication. The proposed 4×2 encoder design comprises four inputs ...
IEEE

Design of an MR-Safe Optical Encoder for Linear Position Tracking in Neurosurgical Robots

Abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided robotic systems are promising tools for high-precision neurosurgical interventions, leveraging real-time imaging and enhanced soft tissue contrast. Recently, a ...