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Cellular Lasers and their Promising Future in Studying Biological and Biophysical Phenomena

Research has led to the possibility of producing lasers that involve biological cells, opening up a new avenue of exploration in biophotonics, the field of cellular lasers and biolasers.

By Sarah Moore 20 Jun 2022

This Beam Shaping Start-Up is Sharpening Up the Laser Industry

We spoke with University of Bonn spin-off Midel Photonics, a start-up company whose laser beam shaping technology is hoping to sharpen up the laser industry.

From Midel Photonics GmbH 14 Jun 2022

The Characterization of Flexible Electronics Using Optician and Non-Destructive 3D Measurements

This article describes thin film solar cells, RFIDs and displays that are regularly used in medical applications or automotive dashboards.

From Polytec 9 Jun 2022

Using TopMap to Determine the Die Orientation of Epoxy for Surface Characterization

This article focuses on describing the epoxy die bonding and any related die attach processes. The adhesive thickness and bond line thickness (BLT) are key to a reliable die attached to a lead frame or other substrates.

From Polytec 9 Jun 2022

How Food Microscopy Helps Determine Nutritional Quality of Cereals

There are several methods for determining the nutritional content and quality of cereal crops and many of these involve different microscopy techniques.2 Optical microscopy enables visual inspection of the grains and, with the right microscopy technique, identification of the amount of starch and other nutrients.

By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D 8 Jun 2022

Improving 3D Printing with Laser-Based Ultrasounds

This article looks at how laser-based ultrasounds can be used to enhance 3D printing processes.

By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D 6 Jun 2022

Laser-Driven Light Sources and the Future of Photonics Innovation

Following Laser World of Photonics 2022, we spoke with Matthias Sachsenhauser from Hamamatsu Photonics about the role of laser-driven light sources in the future of the photonics sector.

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 6 Jun 2022

What is Metalens Technology and How Could it Revolutionize Optics?

Metalenses are flat lenses that use metasurfaces to focus light. The metasurfaces are a series of artificial antennae that manipulate the optical response of the incident light, including its amplitude phase and polarization.

By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D 26 May 2022

Vibration Damping and Vibration Isolation—What Are the Differences?

Jake Porrazzo demonstrates the effectiveness of CleanBench in vibration damping and isolation, distinguishing the two concepts.

From TMC Vibration Control 25 May 2022

Explaining Different Vibration Isolation Options

TMC's Gimbal Piston® Air Isolators excel in low-frequency vibration isolation, with MaxDamp isolators providing rapid settling for dynamic applications.

From TMC Vibration Control 25 May 2022

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics