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Measurement of High-Performance Thin-Film Optical Filters

HELIX Spectral Analysis System revolutionizes measurement of thin-film optical filters, achieving OD7 edge resolution and OD9 blocking.

From Alluxa 29 Jun 2017

Single Molecule Detection: The Future of Life Science Imaging

How molecules behave can seriously implicate how various biochemical processes and individual cell mechanisms work.

From Andor Technology Ltd. 22 Jun 2017

Using Camera Technology in Vehicle Applications

These days, every modern vehicle uses digital camera technology. For example, digital camera technology is used in obstacle-detection systems.

From First Sensor AG 8 Jun 2017

Graphene and Quantum Dots Integrated for Ultra-sensitive Camera Technology

Researchers led by Frank Koppens at the Institute of Photonic Sciences in Barcelona have successfully integrated graphene with CMOS to operate as an ultrasensitive digital camera1.

By Benedette Cuffari 5 Jun 2017

Comparisons of Microscopy Techniques

Microscopy is a technical field that employs instruments, called microscopes, to examine minute objects that are invisible to the naked eye, by magnifying or enlarging the image of the object.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 5 May 2017

Towards Optical Control of Electronics: The Photodielectric Effect

researchers have discovered a photodielectric effect in a ceramic material, which is a significant advancement in the development of photo-capacitors, circuit components that can control the current in an electric circuit by shining light onto them.

By Anna Clemens 28 Apr 2017

Reduced Graphene Oxide Optical Sensors Detect Ethanol in Water Solutions

The use of optical fibres as sensors has garnered major attention in recent years, as they possess many benefits over traditional electronic-based sensors for a wide range of chemical and biological applications.

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 3 Apr 2017

The Development of a Novel All-Optical Silicon Modulator

The field of optical communications, and more specifically all-optical modulation, is becoming a field of increasing interest for many researchers and industry alike.

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 3 Apr 2017

Practical fabrication of hyperlens arrays for super-resolution imaging

One of the newest advances in microscopy technology providing super-resolution are hyperlenses. They make use of so-called evanescent waves that are lost in conventional lenses.

By Anna Clemens 25 Apr 2017

Measuring High Slope Parts with Coherence Scanning Interferometry

Recent CSI advancements enable precise measurement of high-slope and recessed features in machined parts, enhancing metrology speed and data coverage.

From Zygo Corporation 18 Apr 2017