CONTENTS & LEADER
Electro Optics
Contents 50 years of Electro Optics 4
Experts from SPIE, Photonics21, EPIC, Spectaris, Yole Développement and many more comment on the developing trends and current state of the photonics industry
Focus
l Laser manufacturers post record finances l EPIC’s Japan excursion highlights PICs l News from Spectaris
Analysis and opinion: 24
A luminary in light Dr Eugene Arthurs comments on his 18-year career with SPIE
Analysis and opinion: Vertical 26
cavity surface emitting lasers Philips Photonics general manager Dr Joseph Pankert on how VCSEL technology will soon reach its full potential
Analysis and opinion: 28
Women in optics Optical research engineer Katie Schwertz discusses how a mutual understanding within the photonics community is needed to achieve gender equity
Analysis and opinion: 32
Success in startups Startup MicPulse CEO Dr Florian Emaury details his journey towards commercialising research-grade semiconductor lasers
21 Show preview: Photonics West 34
Some of the technology that will be on display at the upcoming trade show in San Francisco at the end of January 2018
Feature: Neurophotonics 41
Jane Burgermeister on the latest application of photonics technologies for studying the human brain
Feature: Ultrafast lasers 44
Matthew Dale discusses how ultrafast sources are increasing in power and expanding in wavelength for live tissue imaging
EOS news Tech focus
A round-up of the latest optical metrology systems
Products Suppliers’ directory
Find the photonics suppliers you need Technology insight:
Bio-inspired solar cells Taking inspiration from butterfly wings to improve solar cell efficiency
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The European Optical Society looks towards some of its activities in 2018
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LEADER JESSICA ROWBURY
Golden years
As we enter the new year, Electro Optics celebrates its 50th anniversary. The first magazine was published in 1968, only eight years after the invention of the laser, and has evolved to cover the ever-increasing applications and markets enabled by lasers and light-based systems. To mark our 50th anniversary, we
have a special 17-page supplement starting on page 4, featuring articles from senior figures across various photonics companies, associations, and research centres discussing current and future trends. One issue brought up by several commentators is the challenge of finding technically-skilled people, highlighting the importance of education outreach and training programmes for ensuring future growth. Another factor that could play a role in solving this challenge is improving the uptake and retention of women – who make up less than 20 per cent of the workforce – in photonics careers, writes optical engineer Katie Schwertz, in her article on page 28. Another reason to be excited about going into 2018 is the possibility of seeing some sunshine in San Francisco during Photonics West. We have a preview starting on page 34, detailing some of what to expect at the exhibition and conferences. Electro Optics will be at the show, so if you’d like to set up a meeting or say hello, please get in touch.
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