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Novel Design Approach for All-Optical Computation of Arbitrary Linear Transform

Applications across various sectors employ different forms of linear transformation, like the Fourier transformation, for information processing.

29 Sep 2021

Teledyne FLIR Unveils Continuous Zoom Lenses for Use with Most Any HD Infrared Camera on the Market Today

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today introduced six commercially available continuous zoom lenses for use with MWIR and LWIR sensors.

From Teledyne FLIR LLC 29 Sep 2021

New All-Weather Imaging System Detects Defects in Solar Panels in Full and Partial Sunlight

Researchers have developed and demonstrated a new system that can detect defects in silicon solar panels in full and partial sunlight under any weather conditions.

28 Sep 2021

KAUST Scientists Create Full-Color µLEDs

Micrometer-scale light-emitting diodes are the ideal building block for next-generation microLED displays used in head-mounted monitors, mobile phones and televisions because they are bright, respond quickly, offer longevity and consume little energy.

28 Sep 2021

Ultrathin QLEDs can be Folded into Complex 3D Structures

Quantum dot light-emitting diode, which employs quantum dots as a light-emitting material, has attracted significant attention as a promising alternative for next-generation display technologies, owing to its outstanding electroluminescence properties.

28 Sep 2021

Researchers Fabricate High-Performance Photodetectors on SOI Platform for Silicon Photonics Applications

A research team led by Prof. Kei-May LAU of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has recently developed a novel semiconductor deposition scheme and demonstrated high-performance photodetectors grown on silicon-on-insulators for silicon photonics.

28 Sep 2021

New Photodetector can Overcome the Limitations of Conventional Light-to-Frequency Conversion Circuits

The world is heading towards a trillion-sensor economy where billions of devices using multiple sensors will be connected under the umbrella of Internet-of-things.

28 Sep 2021

Scientists Achieve 1000 Tomograms per Second in X-Ray Microscopy of Materials

Tomoscopy is an imaging technique that involves calculating three-dimensional images of the inside of material in quick succession. A research team led by physicist Francisco García from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin has successfully made a world record at the TOMCAT beamline of the Swiss Light Source at the Paul Scherrer Institute.

28 Sep 2021

Hyperbolic Mirrors for Earth Observation Satellites

Optical Surfaces Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high precision hyperbolic mirrors that are used in satellite-based telescopes to collect and focus light enabling high-resolution remote observation in applications including agriculture, water resources, urban planning, rural development, mineral prospecting, environment, forestry and disaster management.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 28 Sep 2021

Radiant Presents Considerations for Evaluating Windshield Effects on Head-Up Displays at Intelligent Lighting & Displays Online Event

Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions for the automotive industry, announces that it will present at Intelligent Lighting & Displays 2021—a free, half-day virtual event organized by Automotive IQ that brings together experts to discuss trends and applications of light inside and outside the car of tomorrow.

From Radiant Vision Systems 28 Sep 2021