Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast
Welcome to the Laser Focus World Podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. With a legacy dating back to 1965, Laser Focus World has been a trusted source for comprehensive global coverage of technologies, applications, and markets in these dynamic fields.
Join us as we bring you the latest news and insights from the forefront of the photonics industry. Our episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in photonics, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired. Tune in and stay laser-focused on the future of light-based technologies.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Research perspectives from the Arctic
Join host Justine Murphy for a closer look into the research and education realm with Jana Jágerská, a professor, a researcher, and group and lab leader at the Arctic University of Norway, where she …
Inspiring the future through education
In this episode, host Justine Murphy chats with Tyler Simays, marketing manager at KrellTech, where he works to drive growth and innovation, and has helped spearhead the company's Photonics Outreach …
A startup for the future
This episode features Brad Booth, CEO of NLM Photonics. He came to NLM with years of experience working on Meta platforms and Microsoft Azure, and has held roles at Dell, Intel, and Bell-Northern Res…
The green tech revolution
In this episode, host Justine Murphy talks with Atikem Haile, vice president of marketing and business development at Lightwave Logic.
They cover his 20+ years of experience that spans a unique rang…
Found in translation: The marketing of science
In this episode, host Justine Murphy talks with Cicely Rathmell, vice president of marketing at Wasatch Photonics.
Their chat covers everything from Cicely's expertise in science and her experiences …
EPIC interview: A VCSEL-based future
Here is another installment of our interview series presented by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. This episode features EPIC's Antonio Castelo talking with Alexander Weigl, head of P…
Light News 03.18.25
Here if the latest roundup of some of the most interesting and exciting news impacting the photonics industry!
A journey from academia to startup
Here is another fun chat Host Justine Murphy had during Photonics West in January. This one is with Daniel Shaddock, CEO and co-founder of Liquid Instruments, a developer of reconfigurable test and m…
Bridging industry, academia, and diversity
This episode features Dr. Olivia Wheeler-Williams, coatings development manager at Edmund Optics, who has been named a 2025 Optica Ambassador, a position that allows her to help strengthen ties betwe…
AI/optics/CHIPS Act: A combo for the future
This episode features Todd Haugen, CEO of Enablence. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, including a two-decade-stint at Microsoft, where he led several large-scale engineering p…
Dr. Andrea Armani: Engineer, researcher, mentor
This episode features Dr. Andrea Armani, senior director of engineering and physical sciences at the Ellison Medical Institute and longtime professor at the University of Southern California. Host Ju…
Master of the photonics roadmap
This episode features the renowned Dr. Michael Lebby, a photonics and optics industry veteran whose decades-long career spans all levels of research and development, technology startups, sales, finan…
Tech background drives unique perspectives
In this episode of Following the Photons, our host Justine Murphy talks with Mateja Lampe Rupnik, CEO of Red Pitaya and advisory CFO to its parent company, Instrumentation Technologies.
She has many …
Light News 01.28.25
The latest roundup of some of the most interesting and exciting news impacting the photonics industry!
EPIC interview: A focus on integrated photonics
This episode kicks off a new monthly interview series presented by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium, that will showcase the people and companies enriching and advancing the photonics …
A passionate future for laser tech
In this episode, Justine Murphy talks with Hagen Zimer, CEO of Laser Technology at Trumpf. He's got many years of experience in the laser industry, and a clear and true passion for all things photoni…
AR/VR visions of the future
This episode features Dr. Nikhil Balram, CEO of Mojo Vision. He has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, and more than 30 years of experience in the semiconductor and display industries. He’s also rece…
Fiber optics: beyond cables
In this episode, we talk with Andres Chavarria, the technical director of LUNA Innovations. He’s the former technical director at OptaSense, and has more than 20 years of experience in the field. He …
Light News 12.24.24
The latest roundup of some of the most interesting and exciting news impacting the photonics industry!
Sam Rubin: An optics vet with the heart of an engineer
This episode features Sam Rubin, CEO of LightPath Technologies. He says he’s an engineer at heart who got his start in the optics industry alongside his father before founding xLight Photonics. He ta…