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    The Executive Forum channel features articles and other content centering around the business of optics and photonics.

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    Photonics innovations in climate observation: A view from Europe

    Jérémy Picot-Clémente
    April 1, 2024
    European photonics companies and organizations are contributing to the evolving technologies that provide invaluable insights into environmental science. Here's an overview.
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    Focuslight: Pumping up photonics’ potential

    Jose Pozo
    March 28, 2024
    On the heels of Focuslight Technologies’ acquisition of SUSS MicroOptics SA, Victor Xingsheng Liu, CEO and president of Focuslight, and Reinhard Voelkel, CEO of Focuslight Switzerland...
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    Quantum

    Watching over the quantum technology supply chain

    Doug Finke
    March 26, 2024
    The quantum supply chain is still in its nascent stage—and these are the key trends to keep an eye on as it evolves.
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    Lasers & Sources

    What today’s photonics industry can learn from the quest for the blue LED

    Jose Pozo
    March 21, 2024
    LEDs will continue to play a significant role as the photonics industry embarks on what’s next.
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    Patents or trade secrets: Which is better to protect your intellectual property?

    Iain McIntyre
    March 20, 2024
    Examining the definitions and differences between the two helps clarify the factors that will help you choose the appropriate protection in various situations.
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    Multiple forecasts project significant growth in photonics

    Patricia Panchak
    Feb. 23, 2024
    However you slice it, the photonics market continues the steady, robust growth it has enjoyed for decades. Here’s an overview.
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    Understanding patents and their use in establishing—and maintaining—competitive advantage

    Iain McIntyre
    Feb. 21, 2024
    The history and fundamental role patents play in a highly technical field like photonics is the topic of this first article in a new series exploring and explaining intellectual...
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    Space: The growing optical frontier

    Jose Pozo
    Feb. 20, 2024
    Laser communication scientists and engineers continue to unpack new research, consider obstacles from a solution perspective, and advance the work.
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    Chasing the $7 trillion AI semiconductor dream: What’s in it for photonics?

    John Dexheimer
    Feb. 19, 2024
    Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) processors will require innovations that improve memory and communications circuit performance.