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Market Challenges on Agenda
Future challenges in the photonics market and the lack of a qualified European photonics industry workforce will be on the agenda Dec. 8 and 9 at the...

'Nano-riot' Triggered by Light
When atoms in a crystal are struck by laser light, their electrons, excited by the light, typically begin moving back and forth together in a regular...
Samsung’s Patent Woes
Samsung Electronics is facing patent infringement issues, including complaints filed by Eastman Kodak Co., and Spansion Inc. The Kodak actions...

KLA-Tencor to Cut 900 Jobs
In response to current market conditions, KLA-Tencor Corp. announced Tuesday that it plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 15 percent...
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SPIE Photonics West 2009  
   Jan  24-29, 2009   San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, Calif.
San Jose Convention Center Four renowned symposia (BiOs, LASE, MOEMS-MEMS and OPTO) featuring the presentations of 3275 research papers by the brightest minds in the photonics industry, 85 conferences, 75 courses, 1100 exhibitors and a special two-day Career Fair are expected to make SPIE Photonics West 2009 the largest and most successful conference to date, drawing more than 17,500 participants. Photonics West will also offer numerous networking opportunities and social events, including activities organized especially for students, early-career professionals, Women in Optics, and technical-interest groups.  MORE INFO
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Beam Profiling at Focus: Essential for Beam Shaping
Spatial laser beam profiling at focus is an essential part of quantitatively characterizing the shaped laser beam. This paper discusses new methods that can profile most lasers at almost any power level.

The Main Extraction: Helium Production in the US
Helium, especially highly purified versions, has been increasingly in demand globally for its usefulness in high tech applications. Here is a brief history of helium production in the US.

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