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TeraXion Introduces High-Power Configurations for the LXM Narrow-Linewidth Laser Module

TeraXion, a leading provider of innovative photonic solutions, proudly announces the introduction of new higher-power LXM narrow-linewidth lasers.

20 Nov 2024

ifm Lights the Way With Revolutionary Control Module for RGBW LED Light Bars

ifm launches the DP1615 Control Module, a groundbreaking innovation for RGBW LED strips. This state-of-the-art control module sets a new benchmark in lighting technology, delivering unmatched performance and versatility across various industries.

20 Nov 2024

Deep Learning and OCT: Advancing Colorectal Cancer Detection

In a recent article, researchers explored the integration of endoscopic optical coherence tomography (OCT) with deep learning for real-time assessment of colorectal polyps during colonoscopy. The study demonstrated its potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve clinical decision-making in colorectal cancer prevention.

By Muhammad Osama 20 Nov 2024

New Spectral Control Techniques Enhance XFEL Capabilities

X-ray free-electron lasers are powerful tools for studying matter at the atomic level, but their light pulses are often noisy and lacking in precision.

19 Nov 2024

Exosens Enters Into Negotiations to Acquire Noxant

Exosens announces it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Noxant, a specialist in high-performance cooled infrared cameras.

From Exosens 18 Nov 2024

Novel Laser Technology for Accurate Climate Monitoring

According to a study published in APL Photonics, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have developed an enhanced laser technology designed to accurately detect and monitor climate pollutants in the atmosphere.

18 Nov 2024

Compact Blue Laser Enables Far-UV Light Source for Disinfection

Researchers at Osaka University have achieved a significant breakthrough by developing the world’s first compact, tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser, marking a major step forward in far-ultraviolet light technology.

18 Nov 2024

uOttawa Physicists Make Laser Cast a Shadow

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Ottawa have demonstrated a remarkable new phenomenon: a laser beam casting a visible shadow.

From University of Ottawa 18 Nov 2024

Advancement in Electron Alignment and Ionization with XFEL Pulses

In a recent article, researchers analyzed electron-cloud alignment in atomic argon induced by intense XFEL pulses. The study sheds light on multiphoton ionization dynamics and its implications for ultrafast spectroscopy and atomic physics.

By Muhammad Osama 18 Nov 2024

Novel Spiral Ladder Structure for Precise Light Control

Wu Lin's team's innovative spiral ladder-inspired metasurfaces allow for precise manipulation of light polarization and direction, advancing photonic research.

15 Nov 2024

Understanding the Physics of Light-Matter Interactions

Brookhaven researchers have revealed that a laser beam can cast a shadow through nonlinear optical processes, challenging traditional notions of light interaction.

15 Nov 2024

Rigaku Develops Technology for 3D Visualization of the Atomic-scale Structure of Amorphous Carbon

The X-ray Laboratory of Rigaku Corporation, a Rigaku Holdings Group company and a global solution partner for X-ray analysis (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; president and CEO: Jun Kawakami; “Rigaku”)???????, has developed the Total X-ray Scattering and RMC Modeling Method. TXS-RMC is a powerful technology that clarifies the atomic-scale 3D structure of amorphous carbon.

15 Nov 2024

Scientists Discover Laser Light Can Cast a Shadow

Can light itself cast a shadow? It may sound like a philosophical riddle, but researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow.

14 Nov 2024

MKS Announces Ophir® 20 K-W High Power Laser Sensor with Fast Response Time, High Damage Threshold, and Enhanced Safety Features

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® 20 K-W High Power Laser Sensor, a compact sensor for measuring very high power lasers.

14 Nov 2024

The Potential of Photonic Time Crystals

For the first time, an international research team has designed realistic photonic time crystals—exotic materials that exponentially amplify light—according to a study published in Nature Photonics. By creating the framework for faster and more compact lasers, sensors, and other optical devices, the discovery creates exciting opportunities in a variety of fields, including communication, imaging, and sensing.

13 Nov 2024