In this second of a two-part series featuring Giacomo Vacca, founder/president/CEO of Kinetic River, he talks with Host Justine Murphy about the biophotonics-centric company, its history, and innovations, as well as what they're working on now, what the future holds, and Kinetic River’s place in it.
A spotlight on life
10/06/2026 | 16min
This first of a two-part series features Giacomo Vacca, founder, president, and CEO of Kinetic River.
In this episode, he and Host Justine Murphy delve into his background and many notable technology developments and accomplishments, and they take a look back at the experiences he says have helped shape his career.
Versatile lasers of the future
02/06/2026 | 20min
In this episode, Host Justine Murphy talks with Félicie Albert, director of the Jupiter Laser Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Her years of expertise include work with high-intensity lasers, as well as involvement in LaserNetUS, a network of high-power lasers in North America.
The ubiquitous perception
26/05/2026 | 15min
Host Justine Murphy talked recently with Sebastian Bauer, CEO and co-founder of Ubicept.
With a background in engineering, he says he's always thrived at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.
Industry Insight: Eye on Finance
19/05/2026 | 6min
There is a lot of growth happening throughout the financial sector of the industry! In this episode, Host Justine Murphy takes a deeper look at some of that growth and its place in the advancement of photonics technologies.
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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