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Photonics Hot List: February 13, 2026 In this episode of Photonics Hot List: 0:00 Intro 0:15 THz wave-based method for wireless comms A device developed by a team led by researchers at Tianjin University in China is showcasing the potential of terahertz waves to more reliably and securely encode information for wireless communications applications. 1:31 Business news roundup Greater Rochester Enterprise and New York Photonics are joining forces to further boost the upstate New York region’s position in the photonics industry. And a recent acquisition will bring Luxium Solutions’ expertise to Excelitas. 2:42 OFCs enhance radio telescopes An international team of researchers led by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has designed an optical system they say lays the foundation to overcome some longstanding challenges associated with radio telescopes. (Full story: https://www.laserfocusworld.com/55353332) 3:57 Outro #photonics #lasers #optics #quantum #wirelesscommunication #mergersandacquisitions #radiotelescope Published since 1965, Laser Focus World—a media brand for engineers, researchers, scientists, and technical professionals—provides comprehensive global coverage of optoelectronic technologies, applications, and markets. For more information, please visit https://www.laserfocusworld.com. LISTEN TO FOLLOWING THE PHOTONS: A PHOTONICS PODCAST https://followingthephotons.podbean.com FOLLOW US ON... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laserfocusworld.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaserFocusWorld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laser.focus.world LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/laser-focus-world https://bit.ly/3OfEfyb