This article explains how Fiber Optic cables work.
By Vignesh Mukund
10 Jul 2018
Machine vision often uses polarizing cameras, but in this interview AZoOptics talks to Xing-Fe He about Teledyne DALSA's ability to capture images in multiple polarizable states.
Nature is so often science’s muse and over the years it has provided inspiration in many ways. Chameleons have been a source of inspiration, with scientists attempting to create materials inspired by their optically responsive skin.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
29 May 2018
In this article, we look at how biological structures have inspired scientists to create and mimic the polarization sensors found in biological systems and nature.
By Liam Critchley
21 May 2018
Waveguides are used in everything from the transmission of sound waves to optical communications. Every application that uses a waveguide requires a waveguide with a specifically designed structure, as this it what determines the waveguide’s function.
By Liam Critchley
14 May 2018
Researchers have mimicked the protein reflectin, which is found in squid, to create camouflaging films and fibers, which could be woven together to form an invisibility cloak.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 May 2018
The Minus K® vibration isolators use never before seen technology the prevents interring low frequencies vibration.
Preventing unwanted ambient vibrations that interfere with results produced from lab equipment.
Local spectra and local chemical data on insulator surfaces can be recorded using the tunable microwave-frequency alternating current scanning tunneling microscope (ACSTM), similar to the standard STM that can be used for semiconductors and metals.
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) uses both roughened metal surfaces and nanoparticles in colloidal solutions to enhance the Raman signal. Recent research has also had a focus on zinc oxide nanostructures.
By Louise Saul
23 Apr 2018