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Photonics Online is an online resource for cutting-edge technical information about the laser, optics, optoelectronics, fiber optics, and imaging industries.
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Today's newsletter shines the spotlight on SDR and receiver technology, including amplifiers to support SDRS, range extensions for UAVs, VSWR calculations, and more.

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February 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Today's newsletter looks at machine and industrial vision, including @buck25.bsky.social's look at how vision systems are shrinking as intelligence moves to the edge.

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February 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Today's newsletter focuses on passive and control components, from embedded passives and smart actives in RF front ends to why RF filter innovation is non-negotiable and more.

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February 10, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Our latest newsletter: Understanding Edge Filters For Raman Spectroscopy, Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopes, Common Micro Optics Questions Explained & More

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February 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Today's newsletter: Engineering Electrical Connectors For Long-Lasting Performance, Magnetron Theory Of Operation & More

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February 5, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Our latest newsletter: Confocal Microscopy, DfMM, Label-Free Nanoparticle Trapping, And More

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February 4, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Today's newsletter features a dozen must-see solutions, from double ridge guide horn antennas to high-power PIN switches.

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February 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Today's newsletter features 16 must-see solutions, from component processing systems to optical filters for LiDAR laser sensors.

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February 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Today's newsletter focuses on radars and antennas, from why pulse shape matters for radar to uses of VNA.

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January 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Today's newsletter homes in on radars and antennas, from the science behind the calibration process to PIC and waveguides.

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January 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Today's newsletter focuses on design challenges in high-frequency systems, from breaking down barriers to power and RF solutions for robotic technology to the role of EMI filters in power electronics.

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January 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Today's newsletter explores optical coatings and filters, from distortion in high-performance reflectors to beam splitter coatings.

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January 26, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Today's newsletter takes a look back at the week that was at Photonics West.

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January 23, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Our Latest Newsletter: Amplifiers To Support SDRs, Advantages Of Tunable RF MMIC Filter Technology & More

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January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Today's newsletter takes a look at day two of @spie.org's Photonics West.

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January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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@spie.org Photonics West Opens: Quantum, Vision Tech & 1,200+ Exhibitors Take the Stage

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January 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Today's newsletter: From Digital Twins To mmWave: The Future Of Wireless Design Takes Shape

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January 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Our latest newsletter: Silicon Photonics Tackles AI's Data Bottleneck, How Label-Free Nanoparticle Trapping Illuminates Biotech's Future, Thin Film Glossary & More

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January 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Oscillator drift remains a threat to precision timing in high-performance communication systems. In tightly controlled lab environments, performance often appears ideal, but real-world conditions quickly expose hidden weaknesses.

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9 Real-World Variables That Destroy Oscillator Accuracy (And How to Measure Them)
Oscillator drift remains one of the most critical threats to precision timing in high-performance communication systems. In tightly controlled lab environments, performance often appears ideal, but real-world conditions quickly expose hidden weaknesses. Factors like thermal shifts and electromagnetic interference can cause subtle frequency deviations that accumulate over time.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Today's newsletter: An RF Engineer's Guide To Photonic Computing, Considerations Relating To Receiver Protector Life & More

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January 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Today's newsletter: The Future Of Cosmic Communication, How To Avoid The Endless Design Loop, Specifying Optical Filters & More

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January 14, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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3D metrology for digital twins enables real-time, data-driven system models that mirror physical assets as conditions change.

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How High-Speed Optical Metrology Fuels The Digital Twin Ecosystem
By capturing fast-changing geometries and transient effects, optical systems keep digital twins syncronized under real operating conditions. This measurement speed supports tighter feedback loops between physical processes, simulations, and control systems. As a result, digital twins move from static references to active decision engines grounded in measurable reality.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Today's newsletter: Quantum Teleportation Between Quantum Dots, When Were Lasers Invented, Salvaging Fabricated Optics That Don't Meet Specifications & More

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January 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Today's newsletter previews Photonics West 2026, @spie.org's yearly event for lasers, biomedical optics, optoelectronics, and technologies supporting biophotonic, quantum, and vision applications.

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January 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM