Photonics Hot List: February 13, 2026

In this episode: A terahertz wave-based method shows promise for wireless comms, this week's photonics news roundup, and optical frequency combs could enhance radio telescopes.
Feb. 13, 2026

In this episode of Photonics Hot List:

A device developed by a team led by researchers at Tianjin University in China is showcasing the potential of terahertz waves to more reliably and securely encode information for wireless communications applications.

Business news roundup: Greater Rochester Enterprise and New York Photonics are joining forces to further boost the upstate New York region’s position in the photonics industry. And a recent acquisition will bring Luxium Solutions’ expertise to Excelitas.

An international team of researchers led by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has designed an optical system they say lays the foundation to overcome some longstanding challenges associated with radio telescopes.

About the Author

Justine Murphy

Multimedia Director, Digital Infrastructure

Justine Murphy is the multimedia director for Endeavor Business Media's Digital Infrastructure Group. She is a multiple award-winning writer and editor with more 20 years of experience in newspaper publishing as well as public relations, marketing, and communications. For nearly 10 years, she has covered all facets of the optics and photonics industry as an editor, writer, web news anchor, and podcast host for an internationally reaching magazine publishing company. Her work has earned accolades from the New England Press Association as well as the SIIA/Jesse H. Neal Awards. She received a B.A. from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

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