We're hearing more and more about Photonics. But what is Photonics? Since 2015 and the Year of Light, the term Photonics has taken a new turn with a democratization of the word to the general public. In this article, we'll explain what this science consists of and the main applications in everyday life.
What is Photonics
Photonics is the branch of physics concerned with the design and manufacture of components for generating, transmitting, processing and converting optical signals.
In other words, it's the study of photons, as wave or corpuscle, with a classical or quantum approach. Photonics covers the entire light spectrum, from X-rays to Terahertz.
In the field of photonics, the components studied are, for example :
- lasers (continuous, pulsed, etc.)
- diodes
- optical fibers
- lenses
- prisms
- sensors (linear, matrix, etc.)
- ...
With so many components used in so many applications, photonics has a long future ahead of it. It's safe to say that this science promises to continue expanding in the 21st century.
Photonics applications in industry
"Photonics is everywhere, but nobody knows it!"
Photonics is behind a huge number of very common applications and technologies. The photonics industrial market is currently worth 11 billion euros in France.
We are in a period of transition, as electronics migrate to light-based technologies. Indeed, information is increasingly circulating via optical networks. But that's not all. We can mention a few other applications, such as :
- smartphones
- PCs
- internet
- health
- Space
- the automobile
- ...
Imasolia and Photonics
At Imasolia, we have the capacity to develop highly specific photonics applications. Thanks to our skills and experience, we are able to develop the tool that will meet your needs and expectations.
Here are a few examples of what we have already done for our customers:
- laboratory particle laser diagnostics
- analytical image processing
- image processing with Deep Learning
- special optical designs
- optical simulations
- ...
We'll give you all the help you need to create a customized offer tailored to your needs and expectations. Just contact us!
