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Scientists Present Broadband Perfect Absorber Scheme for Light Absorption

A design idea for a tunable broadband perfect absorber based on non-split coupling of Epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) modes was recently put forth by scientists from the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

21 Jun 2022

Study Shows How Nanoparticles May Control the Flow of Light Like Road Signs

The Australian National University (ANU) physicists have invented small transparent slides that may produce two quite distinct pictures depending on the way light flows through them.

21 Jun 2022

Reference Flat Mirrors for Satellite Telescope Performance Verification

Optical Surfaces Ltd. reports how its high precision reference flat mirrors are enabling testing and precise alignment of Earth observation satellite telescopes.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 21 Jun 2022

Researchers Present Major Breakthrough in Dynamic and Digital Holography

Over the past ten years, the Holography and Metamaterials (HaM) Lab at the University of Dayton’s Department of Electro-Optics and Photonics has produced ground-breaking work in dynamic and digital holography.

20 Jun 2022

Researcher Describes the Invention of Holographic Interferometry and Its Development

Holographic interferometry is a method for using light to measure stress, strain, and vibration. It determines defects in structural bonds by measuring the light’s wavelength. It fully utilizes a hologram’s capacity to mimic an object’s optical field of reflection or transmission.

20 Jun 2022

Radiant Vision Systems Honored by Vision Systems Design 2022 Innovators Award Program

Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of scientific imaging systems for automated visual inspection of light sources and displays, announces that its ProMetric® I61 (61-megapixel) Imaging Colorimeter has been recognized among the best in machine vision today by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2022 Innovators Awards program.

From Radiant Vision Systems 20 Jun 2022

Scientists Upgrade EDFAs to Boost Optical Signal Power

Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) are devices that boost the optical signal power in optical fibers. They are commonly employed in long-distance communication fiber optic cables and fiber-based lasers.

17 Jun 2022

Engineers Develop Photonic Chipscope Enabling Label-Free Monitoring of Live Cell Activities

Understanding numerous biological processes and the response of cells to medicinal medications requires label-free, non-invasive, and statistical monitoring of cellular activity.

17 Jun 2022

Researchers Demonstrate Superfast Occurrence of All-Optical Switching Via Nanometer-Scale

Ultrafast light-driven magnetization control on a nanometer length scale is critical for achieving competitive bit sizes in next-generation information encoded technology.

16 Jun 2022

Researchers Create New Method of Using Light Polarization to Enhance Data Storage Density and Computing Performance

The latest study employs multiple polarization channels for parallel processing, increasing computing density through several orders of magnitude over traditional electronic chips.

16 Jun 2022

Low Cost, High Performance Stepper Motor Translation Stages / Linear Slides for Automation

PI introduces the new L-836 Stepper Motor Linear Slides, a newly designed motorized linear translation stage family that combines high performance, small dimensions, and low cost of ownership.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 16 Jun 2022

Lens Design Adapted to Fit Existing Radiation Tolerant Camera

Resolve Optics has developed a custom 16 mm focal length fixed focus lens for a leading nuclear systems integrator.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 15 Jun 2022

Scientists Create an Ideal Nodal Ring in the Visible Region Using 1D Photonic Crystals

The photonic Dirac cone is a type of degenerate state with linear dispersion that may be found in many two-dimensional photonic crystals.

14 Jun 2022

Prior Scientific introduces CS200 joysticks and touchscreen to control Prior stages and focus drives, and motorized accessories

Prior Scientific, a manufacturer of microscopy solutions and precision optical and electromechanical equipment, today announced the launch of the CS200 line of joysticks. These joysticks offer a simple, ergonomic, and co...

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 14 Jun 2022

Luxinar is Showcasing its CO2 Laser Sources at Laser Korea 2022

Leading laser manufacturer Luxinar is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting its CO2 laser sources in Hall 4, on Booth #4G22, at this year’s Laser Korea.

From Luxinar Ltd 14 Jun 2022