Laser, Optics and Photonics

Advancements in Photonics

Many industries have seen a change due to advancements in photonics. Faster and more effective data transmission in telecommunications is made possible by the miniaturisation and integration of photonic components, which will support 5G and beyond. With non-invasive diagnostic methods like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and precision laser surgery, photonics has completely changed the healthcare industry. In order to enable secure communication and quantum computation, quantum photonics investigates the quantum characteristics of light. The goal of green photonics is to produce energy sustainably with LEDs and solar cells. Photonic devices can be customised and made more reasonably priced via 3D printing. The future of technology and research will be shaped by ongoing advancements in materials, such as metasurfaces and nanophotonics, which hold promise for breakthroughs in sensing, imaging, and optical computing.