A large group of fiber optic lasers are powered by DC current. Laser drive is supplied by a current source with modulation added further along the signal path. The current source, although ...

Schematic diagram and microscopic observation of an optical fiber doped with rare-earth atoms. The fluorescence from the entire optical fiber can be seen. (b) Schematic diagram and microscopic ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in industrial laser technology, announced the launch of the EDGE FLTM high-power fiber laser series, tailored ...

- Development of the world's first practical surface-emitting laser suitable for optical fiber communications systems. - Utilization of quantum dots as an optical gain medium, enabled by NICT's ...

Laser cutters are primarily classified by their laser source, which determines: For most users, everything comes down to ...

For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and ...

Laser cutting and engraving technologies have become essential tools across a wide variety of different industries, from manufacturing, art and small businesses. These technologies use laser beams to ...

Telecommunications as an industry is often bogged down by technological inertia. Various regulations and dependencies mean that new innovations often don’t come to market for close to a decade, and ...

IPG Photonics showcases innovative fiber laser solutions at Laser World of Photonics 2025, featuring real-time weld sensing and advanced technologies. IPG Photonics Corporation will showcase its ...