In this episode of Photonics Hot List: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Method bridges optical fiber, integrated photonics Caltech researchers are narrowing a decades-old performance gap between optical fiber and integrated photonics with a new approach that brings optical fiber-like loss onto a silicon chip. 1:30 Business news roundup Copackaged optics manufacturer Ayar Labs has appointed a new vice president of engineering, and high-performance laser and combiner designer Oxxius is expanding with the acquisition of 89 North. 2:35 New approach for neuron circuit mapping A team at Tsinghua University has designed a way to manipulate neuronal circuits in vivo and examine in depth the functional circuits within single fields of view, all in efforts to better understand neocortical processing. (Full story: https://www.laserfocusworld.com/55357103) 3:51 Outro #photonics #lasers #optics #quantum #opticalfiber #silicon #engineering #neuroscience #neuron #brainresearch #optogenetics Published since 1965, Laser Focus World—a media brand for engineers, researchers, scientists, and technical professionals—provides comprehensive global coverage of optoelectronic technologies, applications, and markets. For more information, please visit https://www.laserfocusworld.com. LISTEN TO FOLLOWING THE PHOTONS: A PHOTONICS PODCAST https://followingthephotons.podbean.com FOLLOW US ON... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laserfocusworld.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaserFocusWorld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laser.focus.world LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/laser-focus-world

Chroma Technology Corp sells 89 North to Oxxius Inc, enhancing laser-based illumination systems and positioning both for accelerated growth in North America.