“Photonics is the science of the harnessing of light. Photonics encompasses the generation of light, the detection of light, the management of light through guidance, manipulation, and amplification, and most importantly, its utilisation for the benefit of mankind.”
-Pierre Aigrain
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Photonics?
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Smartphones?Do you know where
photonics is present?
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Smartphones
Camera Module Screen
Sensors, flash light...
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AutomobilesAutomotive? Do you know where photonics is present?
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AutomobilesAutomotive
Lasers cutting steel Infrared vision
LED headlights Optical sensors
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AutomobilesShops? Do you know where photonics is present?
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Shops
Bar Code Scanners Motion Detection
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Safety and Security? Do you know where photonics is present?
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Safety and Security
Night Vision
Anti-drone laser cannon
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HospitalsHospitals? Do you know where photonics is present?
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High precision surgery with lasers
Hospitals
Endoscopy
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Infrared Imaging
Hospitals
Pulse Rate monitor
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At Home? Do you know where photonics is present?
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At Home
Atmosphere
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At Home
Internet
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Broadband Optical Telecom
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Broadband Optical Telecom
1 Blu-ray Disc≈ 50 GB = 400 Gb
Fast Ethernet≈ 0.1 Gb/s
Optical Fiber≈ 1000 Gb/s
66 min 0.4 s
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Glass Do you know where photonics is present?
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Spectroscopy
Light Transmitted Light
Source Sample = Absorbance Spectrometer
Determining the composition of the
glass allows to determine the period
of fabrication
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Structures?
Bridges? Dams?
Windmills?Airplanes?
Do you know where photonics is present?
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Optical Fiber Sensors
Fiber Sensors
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Food? Do you know where photonics is present?
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Food Sorting
Laser scans fries
‘Bad’ fries are detected and blown
out
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Space? Do you know where photonics is present?
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Space
Solar Energy Telescopes
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Entertainment?Do you know where photonics is present?
Photonics?“Photonics is the science of the harnessing of light. Photonics encompasses the generation of light, the detection of light, the management of light through guidance, manipulation, and amplification, and most importantly, its utilisation for the benefit of mankind.”