Jeff Hutchins, director of optical technologies in the CTO office at Ranovus—an Ontario, Canada-based company focused on next-generation optical interconnect solutions via silicon photonics—is dedicated to advancing and educating the photonics and optics industry. He’s heavily involved in the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF), for which he serves as vice chair of its Energy Efficient Interfaces initiative.
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A unique quantum view of optoacoustics
The intriguing Dr. Birgit Stiller is the focus of this episode. She’s a professor at Leibniz University Hannover, and an experimental physicist and researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Germany, where she leads the Quantum Optoacoustics independent research group. With numerous accolades under her belt, Dr. Stiller has spent years focused on integrated photonic circuits, Brillouin scattering in photonic crystal fibers, and now quantum communications, specifically quantum key distribution and quantum hacking.
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Industry spotlight shines on quantum
In this episode, host Justine Murphy talks with Dr. Ramy Shelbaya, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Dice. A physicist with a Ph.D. in atomic and laser physics from the University of Oxford, he's spent years working on quantum technologies for a variety of applications.
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Why not change the world?
This episode features Jason Eichenholz, an entrepreneur who has founded several tech startups, and a recognized pioneer in laser- and photonics-enabled innovation. He's also founder of Jonathan's Landing Foundation, a non-profit that creates a comprehensive community for adults with autism.
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Light News 05.27.25
A roundup of some of the most exciting news happening in the photonics industry!
Welcome to Laser Focus World’s Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast. 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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