Monthly Archives: June 2023
Improving IR Sensing with Edge & Band Pass Filters
Infrared (IR) sensing applications are becoming more valuable in a wide range of scientific fields, including thermal imaging, biomedical sensing, and gas detection. However, the accuracy and efficiency of IR sensing can be significantly enhanced through the use of edge and band pass filters. These specialized optical filters play a crucial role in selectively allowing … Continue reading
ID Quantique Joins EAGLE-1, Europe’s QKD Initiative
ID Quantique (IDQ), the leader in quantum-safe security solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the EAGLE-1 initiative. EAGLE-1 is a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system integrating both space and ground segments that will deliver secure transmission of encryption keys across geographically dispersed areas. This system demonstrates the connection from space of EU’s national … Continue reading
Extreme Ultraviolet Metalens by Vacuum Guiding
Researchers from Harvard University and Technische Universität Graz have successfully demonstrated the use of metasurfaces as a superior way to focus extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light. The paper titled “Extreme Ultraviolet Metalens by Vacuum Guiding” published in the journal Science Advances, highlights the use of holes in a silicon membrane to efficiently vacuum-guide light around the 50-nm wavelength. The research … Continue reading
Photonic Chip-Based QKD Achieves Higher Transmission Speeds
In a research project led by the University of Geneva, ID Quantique (IDQ) has contributed to the development of a quantum key distribution (QKD) system based on integrated silicon photonics that can transmit secure keys at unprecedented speeds. The goal of this project is to show how the use of integrated photonics will provide compactness, low cost, … Continue reading
Single Frequency Source for the Semiconductor Industry
The IXION 193 is Xiton’s 193.368 nm all solid-state, single frequency source for quality control within the leading edge technologies of the semiconductor industry. It is well proven in countless applications like spectrometer calibration, interferometry, and material testing. The center wavelength of the system is customizable in a range between 185 and 194 nm and … Continue reading
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