Optics & Photonics News - September 2013

Optics & Photonics News Magazine
September 2013 Issue

Feature Articles

Tingye Li: A Global Force in Optical Communications

Born into a world on the brink of war, Tingye Li shaped a communications industry that linked the world in peace. Li, the popular 1995 OSA President who died last December at 81, lived a truly global life.

by Patricia Daukantas

The Road to Affordable, Large-Scale Silicon Photonics

Large-scale optical systems in silicon can become a reality by building upon the existing infrastructure. Due to the shifting economics of silicon photonics, some cost-effective fabless silicon products may even emerge over the next several years.

by Matthew Streshinsky et al.

Many-Body Photonics

Researchers are using statistical mechanics to uncover thermodynamic-like properties in optical systems. This unique research direction could have far-reaching implications for photonics.

by Baruch Fischer and Alexander Bekker

Departments and Columns

Scatterings

Headliners, policy news and industry updates.

After Image

U.S. Photonics Advocate

OSA 2009 President Thomas Baer talks about the National Photonics Initiative, a new U.S. initiative to increase photonics R&D, grow the U.S. economy and improve national security.

Global Optics

Optics in an Ancient Town: Mexico’s INAOE Celebrates 40 Years

The National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics reflects on its past and commemorates 40 years of achievement.

Light Touch

Jean-Paul Marat: A Revolutionary in Politics—and Optics

Jean-Paul Marat, a motivational figure in the French Revolution, was also a disruptive force in optics.