In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Developing offshore platforms benefits from accurate diagnostics that are capable of operating independently and providing 'early warning’ information about potential problems. One way of doing this has been to use fiber optic cables as sensors and for information transfer.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
28 Jan 2022
In recent decades, the development of more sensitive novel diagnostic tools has made administration easier and more effective at identifying the early signs of disease. Optical tools have become a key focus of medical research.
By Sarah Moore
27 Jan 2022
This article looks at how optical air monitoring technology offers remote, real-time pollution detection.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
27 Jan 2022
Over recent years, developments in machine learning have helped to further the research in computer vision. Deep learning image recognition systems are now considered to be the most advanced and capable systems in terms of performance and flexibility.
By Sarah Moore
26 Jan 2022
Public awareness and willingness to come forward with symptoms will play an important role alongside the capabilities of technologies in the hands of health care professionals. Advances in optical imaging represent one route to improving these technologies, giving health care professionals the tools to detect cancer in its early stages.
By Sarah Moore
26 Jan 2022
This article looks at the article titled 'Nano-plasmonic Bundt Optenna for broadband polarization-insensitive and enhanced infrared detection' published in Scientific Reports.
By Laura Thomson
25 Jan 2022
This article looks at a journal paper titled 'Re-shapeable double-hump Bragg-spectrum using a partial-width entrenched-core waveguide' published in OSA Continuum.
By Laura Thomson
25 Jan 2022
Optical imaging methods are some of the most straightforward when designing compact, handheld imaging devices, and are widely used for the diagnosis of tumors and therapeutic monitoring.3
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
21 Jan 2022
Optical telescopes concentrate light in the visible spectrum so that astronomers can look at objects millions of light-years away. This article looks at how optical telescopes work and their development over time.
By Ben Pilkington
20 Jan 2022
Dark-field microscopy has been used since the early 20th century to observe living, unstained cells and microorganisms. Specimens are brightly lit against a dark background to provide the contrast needed to study samples in solutions or natural aquatic environments such as pond water. This article looks at what dark-field microscopy is and its applications.
By Ben Pilkington
20 Jan 2022