In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Offering superior performance and operational flexibility, freeform optics are the next generation in modern optics.
By Brett Smith
16 Dec 2019
Non-destructive testing (NDT) in medical imaging has been revolutionized with advances in information technology, laboratory equipment & techniques like X-ray microscopy.
By Ben Pilkington
2 Dec 2019
Semiconductor lasers use a similar process of light discharge as LEDs (light-emitting diodes), and cause laser oscillation by stimulating an electric current to a semiconductor.
By Sydney Luntz
2 Dec 2019
In materials analysis, NDT methods, such as infrared thermography, are used to determine the physical properties of materials.
By Ben Pilkington
21 Nov 2019
Thermo-optical analysis (TOA) is a quantitative analysis technique that can be used to determine the concentration of elemental carbon in a sample.
By Liam Critchley
20 Nov 2019
The recent introduction of a novel DNA microscopy technique developed by MIT researchers hopes to overcome current microscopy limitations for the visualization of genetic material.
By Benedette Cuffari
16 Oct 2019
Optical crystallography, also known as crystal optics, is the branch of science that focuses on the optical properties of crystals.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
16 Oct 2019
Only a small portion of the universe is visible to the naked eye and objects such as interstellar gas are invisible to optical telescopes, but become visible with infrared spectroscopy.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
5 Nov 2019
Due to its noninvasive nature, Raman Spectroscopy has found its role in aiding diagnosis by investigating living tissue.
By Sarah Moore
11 Oct 2019
Last year witnessed a breakthrough in how we manage energy storage, which brought huge implications for the widespread adoption of renewable energy.
By Sarah Moore
11 Oct 2019