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    Mark E. Turiansky
    Sept. 16, 2024
    Fundamental studies provide new insights into efficiency of single-photon production from quantum defects.

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    Photonics Hot List: September 13, 2024

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    In this episode: a new Raman device allows on-site detection, 3D nanofabrication is possible inside silicon wafers, and we mark our 100th episode!
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