Tag: optical fibres
First commercial-grade optical fibres manufactured in space
Special glass rods developed at the University of Adelaide have been transformed into over eight kilometres of optical fiber aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the university revealed in a news release.
CSIRO’s silicon roadmap lays out domestic manufacturing plans for PV solar
Commissioned by Australia’s national science industry CSIRO, the Australian Silicon Action Plan report suggests the establishment of a domestic solar supply chain to position Australia as a global superpower for solar PV electricity generation.
Australian Silicon Action Plan: A blueprint for jobs and prosperity in Australia’s solar future
The Australian Silicon Action Plan sets out the actions Australia needs to take to participate in a fully-fledged supply chain for silicon and solar cells – a critical step towards energy security and independence, which will also support economic growth and jobs across Australia’s regions and cities.
$30,000 boost for SA’s photonics industry
The South Australian Government has announced a $30,000 boost to develop the state as a globally recognised centre for photonics expertise.
A recent report composed...
South Australia poised to become global leader in photonics industry
A new report prepared by photonics industry leaders with support from the University of Adelaide’s Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) tips South...
RMIT scientists develop revolutionary thin film technology that speeds up data transfer
RMIT researchers have successfully created a nanostructured thin film that selectively filters light, significantly increasing the bandwidth of optical communication systems.
According to the press...
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