Monthly Archives: July 2023
ChatGPT versus the Experts in Vibration Control
The proliferation of AI and popular tools like ChatGPT are affecting society in unpredictable and unprecedented ways, with their full impact unknown for years to come. The early utility of these tools is to solve simple tasks and answer everyday questions people may have (like scheduling travel plans). What isn’t clear is how useful these … Continue reading
European Satellite Records Lightning Strikes
It is great to see images and video start to come in from European Space Agency’s (ESA) Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager. Here is an image showing lightning strikes across Europe. Iridian is proud to have their optical filters onboard as key wavelength selective elements in this imaging system. It will be exciting to see how … Continue reading
Singapore Data Centers Exchange Quantum-Safe Encrypted Files
Back in 2022, ID Quantique (IDQ) joined ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) for a quantum-key distribution (QKD) trial between 2 data centers in Singapore. This project, led by the National Quantum-Safe Network, is part of a nationwide testbed for quantum-safe technologies, including QKD and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The project team recently announced the … Continue reading
Unlocking Laser Technology Advancements with DKDP Pockels Cell
The DKDP Pockels cell is a device that utilizes the electro-optic effect of DKDP crystals to manipulate the polarization state of laser beams passing through it. It consists of a DKDP (deuterated potassium dihydrogen phosphate) crystal between two electrodes, through which an applied electric field modulates the refractive index of the crystal, altering the polarization … Continue reading
Window Package High Power Laser Diode
Now Available from IL Photonics: Window Package High Power Laser Diode, with output power from 500 mW to 15 W. This device features 2-pin and 9-pin HHL window package (with built-in TE cooler and photodiode). FAC lens is optional, so we can offer 1:1 square beam and 1:4 elliptical-shaped beam. The wavelength range is from 445 nm to 1570 nm. For … Continue reading