How are micro-optics driving next-generation optical communications?

🔴 On-Demand Webcast: How Are Micro-Optics Driving Next-Generation Optical Communications?
📅 Date: August 21, 2024
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM BST
🎤 Supported by: Focuslight

🚀 The Future of Optical Communications Starts Here
The explosion of AI, large language models (LLMs), and high-performance computing (HPC) has pushed data centers and optical networks to their limits. With unprecedented bandwidth demands, ultra-low latency requirements, and skyrocketing power consumption, the industry must find scalable, energy-efficient solutions to keep up.

Traditional optical interconnects are struggling to meet performance and efficiency needs, making next-generation optical technology critical for the future of high-speed data transmission.

This on-demand webcast dives into how micro-optics—both refractive and diffractive—are shaping the next era of optical communications. Discover how Focuslight’s cutting-edge micro/nano-optics solutions are enabling photonic integrated circuits (PICs), optical switches, and high-performance optical networks.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Webcast:
✅ The Growing Challenges in Optical Communications

How AI, LLMs, and data center traffic surges are pushing optical networks to new limits

Why scalability, power efficiency, and reliability are critical for future optical interconnects

The role of optical switches and PICs in overcoming these challenges

✅ How Refractive & Diffractive Micro-Optics Provide a Solution

How micro-optics can enhance the performance of optical transceivers, interconnects, and fiber optics

The benefits of refractive vs. diffractive micro/nano-optics for next-gen optical networks

How Focuslight’s advanced micro-optics solutions improve efficiency and integration

✅ Enabling Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) & Optical Switches

The miniaturization of photonics systems with cutting-edge MEMS and MOEMS

How micro-optics enhance optical cross-switching and silicon photonics

Real-world examples of how micro-optics are revolutionizing data transmission

✅ Overcoming Cost & Scalability Challenges

How innovative optical design can balance performance and cost-effectiveness

Strategies for seamless integration with existing infrastructure

Future trends in optical networking, PICs, and AI-driven data center solutions

🎯 Who Should Watch This Webcast?
This webinar is designed for decision-makers and technical professionals in the photonics and optical networking industries, including:

🔹 CTOs & Technology Leaders – Understand how micro-optics can drive next-gen optical communications
🔹 R&D Engineers & Designers – Learn how refractive and diffractive micro-optics can optimize PICs and optical switches
🔹 Purchasing & Procurement Managers – Gain insights into high-performance optical solutions for future-proofing infrastructure
🔹 Photonics System & Subsystem Developers – Explore solutions for optical transceivers, interconnects, and fiber optics
🔹 Investors & Industry Analysts – Discover where optical networking and AI-driven data center technology is headed

If you work with silicon photonics, indium phosphide (InP) PICs, laser diodes, or optical interconnects, this webcast will provide invaluable insights to help you navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of optical communications.

🎙️ Expert Speaker:
🔬 Dr. Wilfried Noell – Chief Scientist, Focuslight
Dr. Wilfried Noell is a leading expert in integrated optics, microtechnology, and silicon photonics, with over 25 years of experience in the photonics industry.

✅ Background:

Former Senior Principal Scientist & Director of R&D at SUSS MicroOptics (now Focuslight Switzerland)

Extensive expertise in MEMS, optical MEMS (MOEMS), and miniaturizing photonic systems

PhD in Si-Photonics for sensing applications from IMM Mainz / Uni Ulm

Master’s in Physics from TU Darmstadt / Deutsche Telekom, specializing in InP integrated optics

✅ What He’ll Cover:
Dr. Noell will explore how micro-optics are transforming optical communications, offering a deep dive into real-world applications and cutting-edge advancements in refractive and diffractive micro-optics.

🎤 Moderated by: Electro Optics Editorial Team
A leading industry journalist will moderate this discussion, ensuring an engaging and informative session.

💡 Why Watch This Webcast?
✔️ Learn from one of the top experts in micro-optics and photonic integration
✔️ Gain actionable insights into overcoming next-gen optical networking challenges
✔️ Discover cutting-edge micro-optics solutions that improve performance, scalability, and efficiency
✔️ Understand how optical communications are evolving to support AI, HPC, and large-scale data transmission

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