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Oct 15Thu
  1. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry56

    2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded for Optogenetics, Giving Brain-Computer Interfaces a Precision Writing Tool

    The Karolinska Institute has announced that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for the discovery of light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. The article explains how the channelrhodopsin ChR2 is activated by blue light and discusses how optogenetics adds precision writing capability to brain-computer interfaces.

Sep 25Fri
  1. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industryOptics and AI56

    Photon Bridge CCO: Tackling Mass-Production Bottlenecks for External Light Sources in AI Optical Interconnects

    In an exclusive interview with C114, Photon Bridge's Chief Commercial Officer discusses the interconnect bandwidth pressure created by expanding AI compute clusters and the role of integrated photonics in breaking through optical module power and density limits, with a focus on the mass-production challenges of external light sources (ELS) and the Dutch integrated photonics ecosystem.

Aug 10Thu
  1. Guangdian Hui · TrendsOptics industry53

    Laser Industry Map: Fujian Province - Success Through Hard Work

    Fujian's laser industry is anchored by upstream crystal materials, laser sources and precision optical components, with more than 200 companies clustered in Fuzhou's optoelectronic information supply chain. Fujian Castech Crystals, Haichuang Optoelectronics, Zhongke Guanghui and Fuzhou Focuslight respectively specialize in optical crystals, LiDAR light sources, fiber lasers and precision optical components. Regional development is also supported by manufacturing demand, cross-strait cooperation with Taiwan, research institutions and local policies.