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New Frequency Comb Can Identify Molecules in 20-Nanosecond Snapshots
Used with permission. National Institute of Standards and Technology, rights reserved. From monitoring concentrations of greenhouse gases to detecting COVID in the breath, laser systems known as frequency combs can identify specific molecules as simple as carbon dioxide and as complex as monoclonal antibodies with unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity. Amazing as they are, however, frequency combs have been limited in how fast they can capture a high-speed process such as hypersonic propulsion or the folding of proteins into their final three-dimensional shapes. Now, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), TOPTICA Photonics AG and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a frequency comb system that can…
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Show all news Lasers for Multi-wavelength Digital Holography
TOPTICA introduces new wavelengths at 445 nm and 447 nm in its TopMode single-frequency diode laser series, pushing the boundaries of high-resolution Raman spectroscopy, microlithography, multi-wavelength digital holography and interferometry. TOPTICA’s TopMode lasers operate as easily as a HeNe, but also offer higher power and the choice of wavelength. The TopMode series sets records in terms of power, coherence and wavelength stability. The proprietary CoHerence-Advanced Regulation Method (CHARM) provides an active stabilization of the lasers’ coherence and ensures continuous single-frequency operation. TopMode and CHARM means nothing less than reliable 24/7 operation. The short wavelengths provided by our TopMode 405 lasers are particularly well-suited to Raman spectroscopy of inorganic materials, for which no…
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TOPTICA BEC Awards 2023
The TOPTICA BEC Awards 2023 go to Prof. Monika Aidelsburger, Prof. Tilman Pfau, Prof. Wilhelm Zwerger, and Prof. Alexander Fetter. The award ceremony took place during this year’s Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC) conference in Sant Feliu de Guixols (Spain), a biennial international conference on quantum gases and related fields. This premier scientific forum allows participants to share their latest developments and discuss future projects. The winners of the TOPTICA BEC Awards are selected every two years by an independent scientific committee. Nominations may be made by any member of the international scientific community. The TOPTICA Senior and Junior BEC Awards honor outstanding research in experimental and/or theoretical physics of quantum degenerate…
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Of Lightsabers and Quantum Beer…
What a week it’s been! The past few days have been filled with celebrations, insights and shared moments that exemplify our commitment to unity, passion and innovation. Monday, June 26: 25 Years Ceremony The week started with a bang as we celebrated our 25th anniversary. With more than 430 esteemed guests in attendance, it was an event to remember. Our gathering was the perfect blend of camaraderie and celebration, filled with memorable performances and great conversation. Some of the highlights of the night were the magical stage shows and LED drummers that brought an undeniable energy to the event. Perhaps the most memorable moment was the laser sword fight between…
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TOPTICA completes the acquisition of Azurlight Systems, which becomes TOPTICA Photonics SAS
TOPTICA Photonics AG has successfully closed the acquisition of Azurlight Systems SAS on 5th of May 2023 after final approval from the French government. The effective date is 1st of Jan 2023. Azurlight will continue its successful fiber laser and amplifier business under the new name TOPTICA Photonics SAS. Located in Pessac/Bordeaux (France), TOPTICA Photonics SAS also will become the French hub of the TOPTICA group, demonstrating TOPTICA´s commitment to the local photonics ecosystem, including a Joint-Lab arrangement with the LP2N Institute of Optics Aquitaine. Enlarged product portfolio The product offering of TOPTICA – now including also high-power cw fiber lasers & amplifiers – will serve customers in the fast-growing…
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DPG awards Prize to University of Konstanz and TOPTICA
The German Physical Society (Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft, DPG) has awarded the 2023 edition of its Technology Transfer Prize to TOPTICA Photonics AG, jointly with the Chair of Ultrafast Phenomena and Photonics and the Center for Applied Photonics (CAP), both affiliations of the University of Konstanz. The award recognizes the long-standing collaboration between the partners for “the application of scientific discoveries in the field of ultrashort pulse fiber lasers, in particular the development and transfer of a passively phase-locked frequency comb”. TOPTICA and the University of Konstanz initially entered their joint research collaboration in 2004, motivated by the first demonstration of a self-referenced frequency comb generated from a femtosecond fiber laser.…
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POLYNICES project launched in Europe
POLYNICES is a research and innovation effort to provide a general-purpose photonic integration platform that meets all the cost, performance, scalability and manufacturability requirements for the next generation of photonic modules. The POLYNICES project was officially launched with the kick-off meeting held on January 12 and 13, 2023. All eight members of the consortium gathered for a two-day productive meeting at the premises of TOPTICA in Munich to analyze in detail the POLYNICES work plan, to specify in detail the role of each partner in the implementation of the project and to define the next actions. POLYNICES will develop a fully integrated FMCW THz spectrometer with > 2 THz bandwidth,…
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TOPTICA celebrates World Quantum Day
TOPTICA celebrates World Quantum Day on April 14 to recognize the importance of quantum technology. The company has been serving this technology for 25 years and has become a world leader in laser systems for quantum research and applications. World Quantum Day on April 14th is an initiative of quantum scientists from more than 65 countries to promote public understanding of quantum science and technology worldwide. TOPTICA is one of the key "toolmakers" in this field. Over the past 25 years, the company has grown from a two-man technology start-up to a globally recognized specialist in research lasers, with annual growth rates of around 15%. Today, after 25 years, nearly…
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TOPTICA feiert den World Quantum Day
Das Unternehmen ist seit 25 Jahren im Dienste dieser Technologie tätig und hat sich zu einem weltweit führenden Anbieter von Laser-Systemen für die Quantenforschung und -anwendung entwickelt. Der "World Quantum Day" am 14. April ist eine Initiative von Quantenwissenschaftlern aus über 65 Ländern mit dem Ziel, das öffentliche Verständnis der Quantenwissenschaft und -technologie weltweit zu fördern. TOPTICA ist einer der zentralen „Werkzeugmacher“ auf diesem Gebiet. In den vergangenen 25 Jahren hat sich das Unternehmen mit jährlichen Wachstumsraten von rund 15 % von einem Zwei-Mann-Technologie-Startup zu einem weltweit anerkannten Spezialanbieter für Forschungslaser entwickelt. Heute, nach 25 Jahren, erwirtschaften weltweit knapp 500 Mitarbeiter einen Umsatz von 120 Millionen Euro. „Der Markt für…
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TOPTICA wächst
Seit März empfängt TOPTICA seine Kunden und Mitarbeiter in neuen Räumlichkeiten am Standort Gräfelfing bei München. Auf über 300 m² entstand ein moderner Empfangsbereich mit Kundenlounge und Showroom sowie zwei neue, große Besprechungsräume mit modernster Präsentationstechnik. Gleichzeitig wurden weitere 2.000 m² Büro- und Laborflächen am Standort entwickelt und übernommen. In unmittelbarer Nähe des Firmensitzes wurden zudem 5.800 m² neue Produktionsflächen geschaffen. Das bestehende Gebäude wurde bereits entkernt, umgebaut und wird derzeit für die Produktion und Entwicklung vorbereitet. Es werden mehrere Reinräume zwischen 400 und 1.100 m² entstehen. Außerdem werden über 1.000 m² neue Büroflächen entstehen. Die umfangreichen Umbaumaßnahmen und Neuanmietungen am Standort Lochhamer Schlag waren notwendig, um den steigenden Anspruch und…
