Sanjai Parthasarathi on Megatrends in Communications, Materials, and Lasers.
Episode 2, Apr 09, 05:00 PM
In our first episode of Now, Next and Beyond, we sit down with Sanjai Parthasarathi, the CMO of Coherent to discuss optical communications technology and the impact of AI on the industry.
Sanjai highlights milestone developments in the industry, such as advancements in materials and laser processing. The conversation covers various topics related to the Coherent business and the future of technology. The chapters include discussions on space optical communication, satellite communications, and non-commercial technologies becoming commercially available.
Part One Takeaways
- Optical communications are at the center of mega trends the depend on the need for increased bandwidth and capacity. Connecting the world – and space! – is now taking on greater urgency and scale with the introduction of AI as a force.
- Advancements in materials and laser processing have had a significant impact on the industry, enabling technologies like amorphous silicon and fiber optic amplifiers.
- The role of optics and coatings is crucial in various applications, from displays to sensors.
- AI is driving the demand for transceivers in data centers, as GPUs require high-speed connections for efficient processing.