Gas-based Sono-photonics - Replacing traditional optical components with air and sound

We’re excited to share our new video on gas-based sono-photonics – a pioneering approach that replaces traditional optical components with air and sound.

At the forefront of this innovation is Christoph Heyl and his team at DESY, demonstrating how sound waves in gas can be used to manipulate light in high-power laser systems – dynamically, contact-free, and without material damage. This opens up entirely new possibilities for applications in fields like energy, semiconductors, and medical technology.

The project is part of the Hi-Acts initiative to fast-track cutting-edge science into industrial use – from proof-of-principle to scalable solutions.