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Latest Optics Articles Back One Physical and Mechanical Properties of Silicon by Insaco Physical and Mechanical Properties of Macor (Corning Glass) by Insaco Physical and Mechanical Properties of Corning Glass ULE by Insaco Physical and Mechanical Properties of Zerodur (Schott Glass) by Insaco Optical Surfaces Optics Help ESO FEROS Spectrograph Find New Star Optical Surfaces Ltd. has provided the 'Hot Star Group' led by Prof. Bernhard Wolf at the Landessternwarte Heidelberg (LSW) in Germany with a series of very high precision optics that have been used in the Fibre-fed Extended Range Optical Spectrograph (FEROS) at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in La Silla, Chile. Read Article LIDAR System Uses Optical Surfaces Off-Axis Beam Expander to Monitor Inner City Atmospheric Pollution Optical Surfaces Ltd. have collaborated with the Remote Sensing Group at the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (D.E.R.A., Malvern, England) and the Civil Engineering Department of Salford University (Manchester, England) to develop high performance off-axis beam expanders for integration into a new generation of pulsed coherent LIDAR systems. Read Article Optical Surfaces Radiometer Optics Help Long Term Climate Monitoring Optical Surfaces Ltd. have provided the Space Science department at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Didcot, England, with three identical 110mm diameter Off-axis Paraboloids for use in three generations of their Along Track Scanning Radiometers (ATSR). Read Article Fast Focusing Parabolic Mirror from Optical Surfaces Helps Vulcan Laser Achieve Interaction With Atomic Nuclei JAERI Selects Optical Surfaces to Supply Critical Optical Components for X-Ray Laser TopSat Earth Observation Satellite Benefits from Optical Surfaces Aspheric Mirrors Optical Surfaces Ltd. (Kenley, UK) has supplied three high precision aspheric mirrors that form key elements at the heart of the advanced optical system to be used by the novel low-cost TopSat Earth Observation satellite. Read Article Oxford University HIRDLS (High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder) Instrument Selects Optical Surfaces for Key Reference Testing Optics Optical Surfaces Ltd. has supplied key reference testing optics for the HIRDLS (High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder) Instrument to the University of Oxford (UK). Read Article South African Astrophysical Observatory Selects Schmidt Camera Optics from Optical Surfaces Telescope Project Selects Optical Surfaces to Supply High Precision Spectrograph Optics French-Canadian telescope project opts for Optical Surfaces to supply high precision optics... Read Article nHALO Hot Aerosol Layering Operation - A New Method to Coat Glass using Atmospheric Coating Technique by Beneq With Hot Aerosol Layering Operation (nHALO), Beneq is introducing an atmospheric coating technique, which is applicable to both on-line and off-line coating solutions. Read Article Production of Non-Stoichiometric Coatings Using the nAERO Process by Beneq The common feature of today's advanced coatings, such as low-e, transparent conductive oxide (TCO), electro-chromic, reflective and anti-reflective, is that the stoichiometry of an outstanding coating must be other than perfect. Read Article Precision UV Telescope Optics from Optical Surfaces Enhance Performance of NASA Swift Explorer The NASA Swift Explorer mission utilising optics from Optical Surfaces was successfully placed in orbit on 20th November 2004 from a Delta II launcher. Read Article nAERO Aerosol Based Coating Meeting Requirements Set By Today's Advanced Applications on Glass by Beneq Aerosol Based Coating (nAERO) meets the requirements set by today's advanced applications on glass. The main applications for nAERO are low-emissivity and TCO-coatings on glass. Read Article nHALO - Modifying Surface Layer of Glass using nHALO from Beneq nHALO® (Hot Aerosol Layering Operation) is an atmospheric coating technique, which is applicable to both on-line and off-line coating solutions. Read Article Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) - Thin Film Applications for Solar Cells Based on Atomic Layer Deposition by Beneq Beneq offers research and development and production systems for thin film applications for different type solar cells based on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and proprietary nAERO technologies. Read Article Automated Measurements with the Solver LS Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) by NT-MDT Automatic measurements with SPM includes automatic adjustment of scanning parameters, measurements of the programmed areas with SPM methods and automatic data analysis. This application note shows how useful these features are in an SPM and demonstrates how they can be used. Read Article Analysis of CD or DVD Discs and Stampers using Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) from NT-MDT Compact Discs (CD) and Digital Versatile Discs (DVD) are popular data storage now. The information unit of CD/DVD is so called pit. Properties of the stamper that make the pit and the pit itself are critical to disc performance. These parameters are examined using scanning probe microscopy SPM. Read Article Scanning Probe Microscope - Tools for Nanotechnology by NT-MDT NT-MDT develops for you the complete line of SPMs including AFMs, STMs, SNOMs which cover most of scientific and industrial applications. NT-MDT's instruments incorporate MEMS technology, modern software, high-end microelectronic components and precision mechanical parts. Read Article Overcoming Failures of Straight Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) using NTEGRA Products by NT-MDT This article examines the use of various NTEGRA products from NT-MDT for overcoming the short comings or failures of straight scanning probe microscopy Read Article Using NTEGRA Prima Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) to Study Dynamic Molecular Structures in Aqueous Environment by NT-MDT It's a widely spread idea that performing AFM in liquids is a rather complicated research approach. This example shows also that NTEGRA nanolaboratory provides enough sensitivity and stability to study dynamic molecular structures in an aqueous environment. Read Article Using NTEGRA Instruments to Monitor Nanoscale Surface Changes During Electrochemical Deposition by NT-MDT Electrochemical (EC) technologies attract constantly rising interest because it is the way for controlled modifications of the surface even with atomic precision. EC deposition is a widely used approach for creation of thin metal films with unique properties. Read Article Using NTEGRA Instruments to Conduct Comprehensive Characterization and Analysis of Graphene Flakes by NT-MDT The interest in graphene is continuously rising among science communities. Applied physicists, new material designers, and nanotechnology engineers are attracted by its unique properties such as electrical and thermal conductivity. Read Article Principles and Modes of Operation of Scanning Near-Field Microscopy (SNOM) by NT-MDT Scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) gives an ability to study optical properties of the sample (reflectivity, light transmission, light scattering) with the spatial resolution of tens of nanometer. Read Article Using NTEGRA Instruments to Visualizing and Manipulating Magnetization on the Nanoscale by NT-MDT Nowadays the most promising fields of nanotechnology investigations is nano-scaled objects local magnetization measuring. Magnetic-force microscopy allows visualizing and manipulating the magnetization of tens nanometers resolution. Read Article Vacuum Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) - Magnetic Reading and Writing Processes with Vacuum Scanning Probe Microscopy by NT-MDT The use of vacuum SPM improves sensitivity of magnetic and electrostatic interactions non-contact measurements significantly. The enhanced sensitivity is achieved due to increasing of cantilever quality factor (Q-factor) in vacuum environment. Read Article Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators - Properties and Performance of Ceramic and Polymer Coated Multilayer Piezo Actuators by Physik Instrumente The patented PICMA® technology makes it possible to manufacture components with a particularly long lifetime. Decades of experience with PICMA® series in various applications show that the lifetime has been increased by at least a factor of 10 compared to previously used, conventional, polymer-coated, multilayer piezoelectric actuators. Read Article Piezoelectric Vibration Control Systems Push the Limits of Nano-Scale Imaging and Fabrication by Physik Instrumente and TMC In recent years, PI has invested in its own ceramics factory, PI Ceramic, specifically to drive piezo quality and reliability technologies, since third-party ceramics had been the number- one cause of product failure. Now one of the world’s largest manufacturing facilities for ultraprecision instrumentation- grade piezo ceramics, PI Ceramic has introduced many significant and award-winning reliability innovations. Read Article Using Sarfus to Analyze Structure of Multilayer Polyelectrolyte Deposition by Nanolane In the present study, we show that SARFUS is a well-adapted and rapid technique to analyse the structure of each layer and in the same time to measure their thicknesses. Read Article Using Sarfus to Investigate Surface Diffusion of PDMS by Nanolane In the present study, we present PDMS diffusion observed with a new technique (SARFUS) that increases the sensitivity of standard optical microscope to a point where it becomes possible to directly visualize nanometric films (down to 0.5 nanometer) and isolated nano-objects in real-time. Read Article Using Sarfus to Investigate Interaction Between Antibodies and Peptide Microspots by Nanolane Interaction between antibodies and peptide microspots are studied with Sarfus technique. Before incubation, measurement shows that the microspot thickness increases versus the concentration of the printed peptide solution. Read Article Using Sarfus to Study Vesicles Adhesion on Lectin Surface by Nanolane Vesicles adhesion on lectin surface is studied by Sarfus. For glycolipid vesicles, contact area on the surface is clearly observed whereas no contact area is visible for DOPC vesicles. A correlation is done between contact area and vesicles adhesion. Read Article Using Sarfus to Investigate Surface Structure of Diblock Copolymer by Nanolane In the experiment discussed here the thin layer of diblock copolymer is formed by spin-coating from solution. Sarfus was used to investigate the surface structure of the diblock copolymer. Read Article Gas Absorbance Measurements - System Setup for Gas Absorbance Measurements from Ocean Optics Absorbance measurements are used to quantify the concentration of solutions and gases (as described here) that absorb light in a media that transmits light. The signal in absorbance units is proportional to the molar absorptivity, pathlength and concentration of the sample. Read Article Fluorescence Measurements - System Setup for Fluorescence Measurements from Ocean Optics Fluorescence measurements require a sensitive detector and an effective filter for discriminating between powerful excitation source wavelengths and weak spectral emissions from the sample. Read Article Absorbance Spectra vs pH of Anti-Oxidant Phyto-Nutrients from Acai Berries - A Case Study by Ocean Optics The Acai berry has an ORAC value of 3,800 per gram, nearly double the 1,670 minimum recommended intake for adults. The pigments that color our fruits and vegetables reduce damage from free radicals and may lessen damage from inflammatory processes, reduce the risk of cancers, and improve the efficacy of our immune systems. Read Article BioReflectance SpectraKit - Plug-and-Play Solution for Measuring UV/VIS Reflectance and Reflected Color of Biological Samples by Ocean Optics The Bio Reflectance Spectroscopy SpectraKit contains all the equipment necessary to analyze UV/VIS reflectivity and reflected color of biological subjects right on their habitat or at the laboratory. Read Article Remora - The Ultimate in Accessibility by Ocean Optics Communicate with your Ocean Optics spectrometer over Ethernet or Wi-Fi with the new Remora Network adapter. Plus, Remora allows multiple users to access data and experiment settings without the need for additional equipment. This allows a multitude of data to be collected in a shorter amount of time. Read Article NIRQuest - Less Costly and Less Complex Alternative to FT-IR and Comparable Technologies by Ocean Optics If you utilize NIR spectroscopy for research, process or diagnostics, NIRQuest from Ocean Optics is a less costly, less complex alternative to FT-IR and comparable technologies. Read Article Helping Solar Industry Tackle Challenges Through Modular and Turnkey Spectrometers and Accessories from Ocean Optics For years, Ocean Optics helping the solar industry tackle research and development as well as production line challenges through our modular and turnkey spectrometers and accessories. Read Article FP8800 Flame Photometer - FP8800 Flame Photometer Setting New Benchmarks in Flame Photometry by A. KRÜSS Optronic The brand new FP8800 is setting new benchmarks in flame photometry. Its purpose is simple, precise and inexpensive determination of alkaline elements in aqueous solutions in laboratory and process analytics. Read Article Interferometric Optical Profilers - The Most Flexible and Effective Metrology Tools Available by Veeco Instruments Optical profilers are microscopes that use the interference of two beams of light for characterizing surface topographies. Veeco¡¯s new high-definition vertical scanning interferometry (HDVSI) mode uses an algorithm to give subnanometer precision on a range of surfaces in a single measurement Read Article Combining Atomic Force Microscopy and Optical Microscopy to Detect Changes in Cell Morphology by Veeco Instruments The high resolution imaging capability of AFM has recently facilitated the construction of atomic models of supramolecular assemblies from topographical images of photosynthetic proteins and channel proteins. Read Article Combining Atomic Force Microscopy and Optical Microscopy to Study the Interaction Between Dopamine and D1-Receptor in SH-SY5Y Cells by Veeco In the present study we investigated the potential application of force measurements in monitoring the response and binding properties of dopamine D1 receptor upon stimulation with dopamine. Read Article High-Resolution Imaging of Native Lens Membranes and Constitutive Protein Components using Atomic Force Microscope by Veeco Instruments In this application note, we demonstrate the utility of AFM in delineating the cause of cataracts. High-resolution imaging of native lens membranes and the constitutive protein components was achieved using a customized Veeco atomic force microscope. Read Article Advantages of Using Dektak Surface Profilers with Vision 3D Analysis Software from Veeco Instruments This application note describes the advantages of 3D measurement options available through a combination of Veeco's Dektak Stylus Profiler and Vision 3D analysis software. Read Article High-Definition Vertical Scanning Interferometry Enables Greater Measurement Detail by Veeco Instruments Optical profilers are microscopes that use the interference of two beams of light for characterizing surface topographies. Veeco¡¯s new high-definition vertical scanning interferometry (HDVSI) mode uses an algorithm to give subnanometer precision on a range of surfaces in a single measurement Read Article   Δ Top Back One

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