September 2008
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M-Light's Mission
M-Light serves as the focal point for Michigan’s distinguished and diverse photonics industry by bringing together professionals, companies, academia and organizations to mutually support and promote photonics- related business. M-Light’s goal is to promote and grow our internationally recognized talent pool; build on our strong industrial and academic capabilities; and draw new...
What is Photonics?
Photonics is the science of generating, controlling, and detecting photons, particularly in the visible and near infra-red spectrum, but also extending to the ultraviolet, long-wave infrared, and far-infrared/THz portion of the spectrum
Photonics includes the emission, transmission, amplification, detection, modulation, and switching of light, as well as light-energy conversion, i.e....
Photonics Cluster Objectives
Provide support for employee attraction/retention
Provide for networking
Provide mechanism for Strategic Partnering
Develop initiatives to provide educational opportunities
Represent the interests of the Michigan Photonics Industry
Market the Michigan Photonics Industry internationally
Who's On-Board
Photonics in Michigan
Michigan Aerospace (“MAC”) is the premier company in the United States for the development of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and related optical systems for atmospheric measurement and holds patents that increase the performance and efficiency of these instruments to unprecedented levels.
These capabilities have resulted in hardened systems with the size, weight, and power...