Innovations in Photonics

Innovations in Photonics – Recent Society Publications

Stay up-to-date on the latest in photonics research depicted in Infographics and Video Abstracts, and described in press releases – based on the most recent IEEE Photonics Society Publications.

Infographics

Four-modal nonlinear bioimaging enabled by a single robust broadband ultrafast all-fiber source

JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
Researchers developed a compact broadband ultrafast all-fiber laser that enables simultaneous four-modal nonlinear optical imaging, providing a simplified yet powerful solution for label-free structural analysis.

Autocorrelation bias in diffuse correlation spectroscopy observable via SPAD arrays

Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics
Researchers explore how autocorrelation bias can be corrected in diffuse correlation spectroscopy, paving the way for more accurate blood flow monitoring.

Effect of die shape and size on performance of GaN-Based Resonator Micro-LEDs

Photonics Technology Letters
Optimized RC Micro-LEDs with tighter beams and higher yield boost efficiency, bringing practical augmented reality closer.

Airborne Audible Sound Detection via Phase Bias-Enhanced Sagnac Interferometer Using 3×3 Fiber Coupler

Journal of Lightwave Technology
A new phase-bias-enhanced Sagnac interferometer design boosts airborne acoustic detection sensitivity, providing a stable and cost-efficient solution for high-precision acoustic sensing.

Research News Stories

Pulse compression in Ho:ZBLAN photonic crystal fiber using a NOLM configuration for ultrashort Mid-IR generation

Journal of Quantum Electronics
A compact fiber-based system has been developed to compress mid-infrared laser pulses to 187 femtoseconds using low input power. By integrating a holmium-doped ZBLAN photonic crystal fiber within a nonlinear optical loop mirror, the approach achieves high compression efficiency with minimal pedestal energy, offering a simplified route to ultrafast mid-IR sources for spectroscopy and biomedical imaging.

Video Shorts

High-Efficiency Compact Optical Transmitter With a Total Bit Energy of 0.78 pJ/bit Including Silicon Slow-Light Modulator and Open-Collector Current-Mode Driver

JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
A new IEEE study introduces a sub-millimeter optical transmitter that cuts power consumption to one-quarter of conventional designs while supporting high-speed data rates beyond 64 Gbaud.