Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Welcome to Laser Focus World’s Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast, produced by Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B. Here, we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. With a legacy dating back to 1965, Laser Focus World has been a trusted source for comprehensive global coverage of technologies, applications, and markets in these dynamic fields. Following the Photons is an extension of that legacy.

This podcast — hosted by Justine Murphy, an editor with Laser Focus World and multimedia director of Endeavor Business Media’s Digital Infrastructure group — features interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in photonics, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired. Tune in and stay laser-focused on the future of light-based technologies.

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Episode 84 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features excerpts from the top 5 most popular episodes of 2025.
Dec. 30, 2025
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Episode 83 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for December 23, 2025.
Dec. 23, 2025
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Episode 82 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Michele Nichols, president of Launch Team Inc.
Dec. 16, 2025
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Episode 81 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Dirk Hauschild, a senior strategic marketing expert with Focuslight Technologies.
Dec. 9, 2025
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Episode 80 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Part Two of our interview with Dr. Aydogan Ozcan, Chancellor's Professor at UCLA and HHMI Professor at Howard...
Dec. 2, 2025
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Episode 79 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for November 25, 2025.
Nov. 25, 2025
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Episode 78 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Part One of our interview with Dr. Aydogan Ozcan, Chancellor's Professor at UCLA and HHMI Professor at Howard...
Nov. 18, 2025
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Episode 77 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Lee Steneken, president of Esco Optics.
Nov. 11, 2025
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Episode 76 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Dr. Tara Fortier, a project leader in the Time and Frequency Division at NIST.
Nov. 4, 2025
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Episode 75 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Sargis Hakobyan, an R&D team leader with SPhotonix.
Oct. 28, 2025
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Episode 74 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Part Two of our interview with Rob Devlin, cofounder and CEO of Metalenz.
Oct. 22, 2025
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Episode 73 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Part One of our interview with Rob Devlin, cofounder and CEO of Metalenz.
Oct. 14, 2025
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Episode 72 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Mohamed Elsherif, a postdoctoral associate at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Oct. 7, 2025
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Episode 71 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features our Light News photonics news roundup for September 30, 2025.
Sept. 30, 2025
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Episode 70 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Ifor Samuel and Andrea Di Falco, professors and researchers at the University of St. Andrews.
Sept. 23, 2025
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Episode 69 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Jeroen Hoet, cofounder and CEO of eyeo.
Sept. 16, 2025
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Episode 68 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features a dive into the current photonics market.
Sept. 9, 2025
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Episode 67 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features a business news edition of our Light News photonics news roundups.
Sept. 2, 2025
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Episode 66 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features a discussion about the SPIE Biophotonics Summer School.
Aug. 27, 2025
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Episode 65 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Part Three of our interview with Robin Hawk, CEO of Galxyz LLC.
Aug. 19, 2025
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Episode 64 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Part Two of our interview with Robin Hawk, CEO of Galxyz LLC.
Aug. 12, 2025
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Episode 63 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Part One of our interview with Robin Hawk, CEO of Galxyz LLC.
Aug. 5, 2025
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Episode 62 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features some never-before-heard excerpts from a few of our past interviews.
July 29, 2025
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Episode 61 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Hamed Sattari, CEO of CCRAFT, a Switzerland-based photonic chip foundry.
July 22, 2025