One year in: Laser Focus World's top 5 podcast episodes
We launched Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast in February 2024—and since its debut, we've released 38 episodes! The podcast, hosted by our multimedia director Justine Murphy, brings you the latest news and insights from the forefront of the photonics industry. Our episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.
Here are the top 5 most-downloaded episodes to date:
1. Alexis Vogt
In our inaugural episode, Justine talked with optics industry powerhouse Alexis Vogt, endowed chair and professor of optics at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY, where she also leads the only optical systems technology program in the U.S.
2. Michael Lebby
This episode features the renowned Dr. Michael Lebby, a photonics and optics industry veteran whose decades-long career spans all levels of research and development, technology startups, sales, finance, marketing…and everything in between.
3. Pierre-Mary Paul
In this episode, Justine chats with Dr. Pierre-Mary Paul, VP and director of the Advanced Laser Solutions Business Unit at Amplitude Lasers. He joined the company early on, with many years of research experience under his belt in various realms of laser photonics.
4. Hagen Zimer
In this episode, Justine talks with Hagen Zimer, CEO of Laser Technology at Trumpf. He's got many years of experience in the laser industry, and a clear and true passion for all things photonics.
5. Gisele Bennett
Here, Justine talks with Gisele Bennett, a major player in the photonics and optics industry who has spent more than three decades in academia, industry, and research positions. She is a founder and managing member of startup software company MEPSS LLC, and was recently elected the 2024 Vice President of Optica.