Quantum

Veeco’s GEN2000 molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) system.

Quantum dot lasers may unlock next era of AI optical interconnects

A misconception about quantum dot lasers (QDLs) is they’re poised to replace indium phosphide (InP) technology. But InP externally modulated lasers (EMLs) will continue serving...

Oct. 21, 2026

Resources

Don't miss Laser Focus World’s PhotonicsNXT 2026 virtual event!

Oct. 13, 2026

Executive Forum

PODCAST | Expert Insights: Photonics & Quantum Computing

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Oct. 13, 2026

Optics

Tailor-made, large nonlinearities within nanophotonic devices?

Oct. 1, 2026

Nord Quantique's four-qubit monolith, integrating superconducting quantum circuits designed for bosonic quantum error correction.

Building quantum computers from the qubit up

Sept. 7, 2026

Diamond quantum emitter decoupled from vibrations may be a gamechanger

Sept. 1, 2026

The QuINSiDa project demonstrates how free-space optical links extend quantum-secure connectivity between fixed infrastructure and mobile platforms; the picture depicts the vision driving the project.

Quantum-safe free-space connectivity?

Aug. 31, 2026

An artist’s impression of a frozen optical fiber core within a glass capillary that efficiently guides and couples light and sound waves.

Optics

Frozen liquid-core optical fiber enhances nonlinear optics response

Aug. 28, 2026

Terra Quantum's loss-control-based quantum key distribution system delivers quantum-safe keys over optical fiber, enabling network operators to secure critical infrastructure links.

Is quantum computing playing out like mobile phones, circa 1995?

Aug. 24, 2026