With so many recent developments in silicon-based optoelectronics and fiber optic systems, it seems silicon will be the element not just associated with the technological developments of the past, but also those of the future.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
27 Jan 2023
Here, we look at how optical microscopes are currently used and what novel applications have recently emerged. We also explore the current global market, its size, and what may drive it in the coming years.
By Sarah Moore
26 Jan 2023
Researchers recently used cutting inspection techniques combining microscopy with spectroscopy to shed new light on millennia-old Egyptian papyrus, uncovering new information about this ancient historical period.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Jan 2023
Airborne iron oxide nanoparticles in the London Underground (LU) are the subject of a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The purpose of this study is to characterize the composition, size, and mineralogy of iron-containing particles in the air of the LU, which can be hazardous to the health of commuters.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
24 Jan 2023
Although transmitted light microscopy techniques, including differential interference contrast (DIC), phase contrast, and polarized microscopy, have improved the visualization of living specimens by enhancing their intrinsic contrast, live imaging using fluorescence microscopy has allowed life science enthusiasts to visualize subcellular structures at higher resolution.
By Bhavna Kaveti
23 Jan 2023
Many satellite photos are distorted by noise, which lowers the visual quality and inevitably causes processing problems. To reduce this noise, a number of remedies have been put forth utilizing different strategies.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
21 Jan 2023
Electron microscopes are incredibly powerful analytical tools that are used to reveal and characterize the molecular structure of organic and inorganic substances and materials. This article will look at how electron microscopy is helping scientists understand an enigmatic material: Roman concrete.
By Reginald Davey
20 Jan 2023
By offering LiDAR devices optimized for methane detection in combination with advanced image and data analysis methods, Bridger Photonics has been able to develop a cost-effective approach that can identify the site of the leak and quantify the leakage rate.
In this interview, AZoOptics talks with Prof. Wei Huang and Dr. Chenxin Ran about their paper analyzing the extraordinary role of metal halide perovskites in the optoelectronic industry.
By Skyla Baily
18 Jan 2023
Similar to other junction diodes, the Schottky Barrier Diode is a type of semiconductor diode that is employed in many electronic applications requiring low voltage and high current operations.
By Ilamaran Sivarajah
16 Jan 2023