Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have created an in-fiber #Qubit for #QuantumCommunications and #QuantumComputing by manipulating an Nd-doped optical fiber to isolate and then specifically excite a single ion as a single photon source. This novel method operates at room temperature uses commercially available optical fibers and is compatible with existing communication infrastructure, a key feature for broad adoption. The image of the spatially isolated Nd ion is remarkable. 🔄 Repost to spread the 📓 word 👍 Follow for more content! ☎️ Contact for other independent services for photonics in Aerospace and Defense https://lnkd.in/esGwe4f4

📢 📢 📢 Detection of Degraded Star Observation Using Singular Values for Improved Attitude Determination 🧑🔬:  Kiduck Kim 🏫:Korea Aerospace Research Institute 👓:This study introduces an innovative approach aimed at enhancing the accuracy of attitude determination through the computation of star observation quality. The proposed algorithm stems from the inherent invariance of singular values under attitude transformations, leveraging the concept of assessing error magnitude through the deviation of singular values. Quantization becomes imperative to employ this error magnitude as a weighting factor within the attitude determination process. To fulfill this purpose, this study applies p-value hypothesis testing to calculate quantized error levels. Simulation results validate that the calculated weights derived from the proposed algorithm lead to a discernible enhancement in attitude determination performance. 👉:https://lnkd.in/gPzMay3W

✨ Baltic Photonics 2025 — Panel Reflections ✨ I had the honour to moderate the panel “Photonics, Space & Defence — Building the Next Generation of Innovation”. With an outstanding group of panelists: Edvinas Kerza — Managing Partner, ScaleWolf Augustinas Lubys — Head of Business Development & Marketing, Kongsberg NanoAvionics @Laurence Cooper — Product Development & Process Manager, Fibercore Antanas Laurutis — CEO, Altechna 💡 What we concluded together: 1️⃣ Europe’s funding model must change — the US builds world-changing companies, while the EU too often builds long projects. 2️⃣ Laser technology is crucial for defence, and Lithuania’s strong photonics ecosystem has huge untapped potential. Aktyvus Photonics and Astrolight is leading the way. 3️⃣ Defence primes play a crucial role — and we need to better understand how to work with them. 4️⃣ Our mindset is shifting: from a comfortable status quo to the recognition that we must prepare and invest seriously in defence. 5️⃣ Building space and defence tech is tough, but today there are more funding instruments and opportunities than ever before. It was a frank and inspiring conversation — and a reminder that photonics is not just science, but a strategic enabler of Europe’s security and sovereignty. 🙏 Big thanks to the Toolas - Laser Micromachining Cluster for bringing together such a strong community and making Baltic Photonics 2025 possible. #BalticPhotonics2025 #Photonics #DefenceInnovation #DualUse #BROSWARM #SpaceTech

🎉 Going beyond borders in the photonics industry 🎉    Electro Optics Magazine has recognized Dr. Richard Kim, Director of R&D at LASER COMPONENTS Detector Group, as one of the Photonics 100. This list honors the industry’s most influential professionals. Dr. Kim is now the third member of our global R&D leadership team to receive this distinction 👉 https://lnkd.in/diV2TzQR     Since joining LASER COMPONENTS in 2023, Dr. Kim has advanced our detector portfolio, including avalanche photodiodes (APDs), photoconductive (PbS & PbSe), and pyroelectric detectors. His work has contributed to key applications such as gas sensing, defense and aerospace, spectroscopy, and industrial safety.     Dr. Kim also led novel research into PbS detector reliability, using impedance spectroscopy to diagnose degradation mechanisms. The findings have guided new screening methods to improve quality control and long-term performance 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddKPF2tf     Explore our global R&D innovations:  💡 https://lnkd.in/dRqvhDEB

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜 𝗤𝗗𝗦𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗤𝗗𝗦𝗔 �� 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁 Professor Warwick Bowen from The University of Queensland Warwick was a recipient of a QDSA Collaborative Research Grant in 2023 for his optomechanical precision sensors in GPS-denied navigation. In his presentation, Warwick will share the latest progress on optomechanical sensors developed at UQ. These sensors deliver an unparalleled combination of sensitivity, size, weight, and power, setting new record benchmarks in performance. Supported by QDSA, his team are advancing towards real-world Defence applications, including successful deployment on aerial drones to enhance situational awareness in the field. Warwick is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in quantum and precision sensing, with applications spanning biological imaging, navigation, geological surveying, aerospace, and Defence. He is the founder of Elemental Instruments and Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC), where his team continues to push the boundaries of sensing technology. This event is a rare opportunity to hear directly from QDSA (Queensland Defence Science Alliance) members and Defence industry leaders shaping the future of Defence capabilities in Northern Australia. The 2025 QDSA Defence Innovation Showcase is open to both QDSA members and non-members. 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝗮 https://lnkd.in/gyvtXWRs UQ Strategic Partnerships

China has successfully tested its new vacuum maglev train inside a 2-kilometer tube in Shanxi province. The system, developed by North University of China and the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, uses magnetic levitation inside a low-vacuum tunnel to reduce air resistance. Researchers confirmed stable levitation and control during the trial. The train is designed to reach speeds of up to 1000 kilometers per hour, faster than a commercial airplane. Although the latest test did not reach that top speed, it proved the technology works. China plans to expand the system for longer routes in the future, potentially transforming national travel.

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🚀   An Innovation Mission on Quantum in Aerospace is taking place in Southern Germany next week, with a Dutch delegation of quantum and aerospace experts heading there.   This mission aligns with the recently launched TechBridge program, which aims to strengthen collaboration on key enabling technologies, such as quantum, by supporting R&D partnerships between international organizations.   As the aerospace industry advances, quantum technologies are emerging as a key driver of change, from ultra-precise navigation to next-generation communication and sensing.   This mission will bring together Dutch and German experts in Stuttgart, Ulm and Munich to explore the latest breakthroughs at the intersection of quantum technology and aerospace. The delegation will visit leading research institutes, companies and innovation hubs that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in flight and space. 🛫   By fostering international collaboration, we aim to accelerate innovation and unlock the full potential of quantum technologies in aerospace.   👉 Stay tuned for updates from the mission!   #QuantumTech #QuantumInAerospace #InnovationMission Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IAN (Netherlands Innovation Network)

Avantor’s NuSil high-purity silicones are engineered for the most demanding applications, from life-saving medical devices to spacecraft. In our California-based Innovation Centers, scientists like Sandra Ortega partner with customers to create tailored silicone solutions that advance technology and improve lives. Read Sandra’s full story and see how innovation takes shape: https://ow.ly/tQFV50X2TL1

UK spacetech innovator Space Forge has signed a landmark MoU with US-based United Semiconductors to explore advanced semiconductor manufacturing in orbit. Backed by a record-breaking £22.6m Series A, Space Forge is also scaling in the US with a new office near the John F Kennedy Space Centre. The collaboration will focus on designing processors and equipment leveraging microgravity environments to produce semiconductors with crystal structures purer than those made on Earth. This could unlock major performance gains across electronics, metallurgy, and even pharma. Michelle Flemming, President of Space Forge US, added: “By combining our terrestrial and microgravity manufacturing capabilities with United Semiconductors' deep expertise… we’re creating a powerful collaboration that can demonstrate the commercial viability of space-based semiconductor production.” #SpaceTech #Semiconductors #Microgravity #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation #Aerospace #DeepTech #SustainableTech #UKTech

CFD Research has been published in Nature Photonics, one of the world’s leading journals in optics and photonics! Our team developed a compact optical system that corrects light distortions caused by turbulence, improving signal clarity by 16x. This breakthrough could transform secure, high-speed communication for defense, aerospace, and telecom applications. “What excites us about this work is not just tackling a tough turbulence challenge for FSO, but showing how metasurfaces can be engineered to solve real-world problems,” said Zack Coppens, PhD, Manager in our Energy & Materials Division. This publication marks a major milestone for our Energy & Materials team, whose innovation and teamwork continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Congratulations, employee-owners! 👏 Check out the article at https://lnkd.in/epxpAhSS Read the press release at https://lnkd.in/eRFvPRkh #cfdresearch