AIM Photonics

Why is quantum so important? We sat down with Barbara Goldstein (National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)) and Jonathan Legh-Smith MBE (UKQuantum) at the Optica Leadership Conference to discuss current research, future developments in the industry, and how quantum technology can address some of the world's most significant challenges. In the first installment of the Optica Distinguished Lecture Series on Quantum Science and Technology for #IYQ2025, Goldstein highlighted NIST's efforts to shrink quantum technology so that researchers can "Take NIST" with them. She also explained the benefits of shrinking precision metrology on a suite of chip-scale, quantum-based sensors, which could enhance a variety of quantum applications. Why should industry and research collaborate? Legh-Smith, the Executive Director at UKQuantum, shared insights into the UK National Quantum Strategy. The strategy outlines missions focused on how quantum sensing can improve healthcare, how to leverage quantum technology for economic, social, and security benefits, and the establishment of a national and international regulatory framework to foster innovation and ensure the ethical use of quantum advancements. Image 1: 2025 Optica President Jim Kafka moderates a Q&A with Barbara Goldstein and Jonathan Legh-Smith. Image 2: 2024 Optica President Gerd Leuchs at the Q&A. Learn more about the International Year of Quantum: https://bit.ly/3Fg1Ha2 #QuantumCurious #Quantum #YearOfQuantum

Today, we hosted an International Women’s Day Symposium at NY CREATES with an inspiring fireside chat featuring Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and women co-founders of?BARE Blends! Our employees enjoyed an engaging discussion on leadership, community, and empowerment—along with delicious food and refreshments. We thank our speakers for sharing their personal experiences and best practices in leadership and women-owned businesses. #NYCREATES #InternationalWomensDay #Leadership #Community

?? Aloha from #NDIAPOST25!? ManTech is on the ground in Honolulu, HI, ?? ?? and we're excited to be hosting demos at Kumaumau, ManTech's Innovation and Partnership Center for the Indo-Pacific Region. ?? Join us?for an Innovation and TechXChange Happy Hour, 3/5 to learn more about: ?? ManTech Kinetic High Velocity Autonomous Offensive System ?? Counter UAS Spectrum Solution ?? ManTech Wireless Optical C2 SOlution ?? Data Robot's Enterprise AI Suite ?? ManTech Smart Portfolio Service ? Save your drink and apps here:? https://lnkd.in/gNHTkW6i Meet and mingle with our ManTech leaders: David Hathaway, J. David Britt, PMP, Byron K. W. Leong, Julie Vida, Eugene (Gene) Bailey, E. DiRee McGuire, Dawson Plummer, Brian Rivett, MIS, PMP, Tammy Bogart, John Conniff, Don K.,James Hotaling Rob Gonzalez, CISSP, PMP, Mark BortfeldBrian Rideout, John Sattely, Brian Weyenberg #ManTech #Innovation #Technology #Kumaumau

ICYMI: Congratulations to NY CREATES Vice President of Education & Workforce Development Dr. Robert Geer on being awarded $4.7 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The SUNY Research Foundation is proud to support your work at NY CREATES. Learn more on how this grant will support the establishment of the Education Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL) program: https://lnkd.in/ggKMsJ-N #SUNYResearch #SUNYImpact

Time for the ??Living Legends??of Integrated Photonics: Let us celebrate the remarkable contributions of ????????. ???????????? ????????, who recently retired from the University of Arizona as the dean of the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, to integrated photonics??.? During his tenure at AT&T Nokia Bell Labs, Prof. Koch was pivotal in developing one of the first complex photonic integrated circuits (PICs) that integrated multiple building blocks on a single chip. This groundbreaking InP-based PIC, designed in 1989, was a light source for a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) transmitter. This chip is composed of three independently tunable lasers which are connected by a passive waveguide optical combiner into a single waveguide, leading into an output optical amplifier. Thus, this chip provides three optical channels, each of which can be independently AM or FM modulated. The chip was fabricated by the so-called PPro process. This early demonstration showcased the potential for large-scale integration of photonic components, laying the foundation for future advancements. Today, we are witnessing the realization of photonic ICs that contain tens of thousands of components, enabling innovative applications such as optical phased arrays for LIDAR, programmable photonics, and photonic quantum processors. Prof. Koch’s visionary work over the past 40 years has set us on a path towards development of large-scale PICs. For those interested, the below link ??takes you to the paper he co-authored demonstrating one of the first complex PICs with multiple photonic components. https://lnkd.in/erFpWmgU You can read the bio of Prof. Koch here: https://lnkd.in/emefaUMP