Optics Daily · Friday, October 2, 2026
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Multi-Level Time-Bin Cluster State Transmitted Over 29.5 km of Deployed Fiber
A Light: Science & Applications paper transmits a multi-level time-bin cluster state over 29.5 km of partially deployed fiber; Optica releases a model explaining why display colors vary from person to person; XPANCEO partners with Contamac to advance AR contact lenses using FDA-approved ophthalmic materials.
Technology & Research
Light: Science & ApplicationsOptics industryMulti-level time-bin-encoded cluster state transmitted over 29.5 km of deployed fiber
A paper in Light: Science & Applications uses multi-level time-bin encoding to transmit a cluster state over 29.5 km of partially deployed fiber.
New Study Explains Why Modern Display Colors Vary from Person to Person
Research published in Optica on October 1 presents a model that accounts for individual differences in color vision, explaining why modern displays appear to show different colors to different people and potentially helping develop more consistent displays.
Industry & Capital
XPANCEO Partners with Contamac to Advance AR Contact Lenses Using FDA-Cleared Ophthalmic Materials
Smart contact lens company XPANCEO has partnered with Contamac to advance the development of AR contact lenses using materials already used in FDA-cleared ophthalmic devices.