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Photonics Researchers Succeed in Squeezing Light in Time by 11 Times

A train carrying cargo has finite space. The amount of cargo that can be carried onboard is limited by the size of the cargo and the capacity of the train

7 Jul 2021

A Novel Strategy for Tuning Light-Emitting Properties of Covalent Organic Frameworks

Many researchers in the field of materials science constantly seek novel and versatile platforms that can be used to tailor materials to match their intended use.

7 Jul 2021

Water Stress in Wild Blueberry Fields Predicted Using Imaging Spectroscopy

Imaging spectroscopy can help predict water stress in wild blueberry barrens, according to a University of Maine-led study.

2 Jul 2021

Heterogenous Fabrication Technology can Pave the Way for Large-Volume Production of Frequency Combs

Optical frequency combs consist of light frequencies made of equidistant laser lines. They have already revolutionized the fields of frequency metrology, timing and spectroscopy.

2 Jul 2021

Study Lists Telescope Advances to Expand Scientific Understanding of the Universe

Researchers from The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA, led by Professor Daewook Kim, consider advancements in optical engineering for future telescopes, in a new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances.

2 Jul 2021

Laser Frequency-Comb Instrument can Measure Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have improved their laser frequency-comb instrument to make parallel measurements of three airborne greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, nitr...

1 Jul 2021

New Compact Infrared Camera - Optris Xi 410

The new compact infrared Optris Xi 410 camera combines the benefits of infrared cameras and infrared thermometers.

From Optris GmbH & Co. KG 1 Jul 2021

New Thermal Imaging Technique can Improve Chronic Wound Care

According to a new study, thermal imaging techniques can determine whether a specific wound requires additional management, thus serving as an early alert system to enhance chronic wound care.

1 Jul 2021

Affordable High Performance Beam Expander

Optical Surfaces Ltd. announce a new series of Reflective Beam Expanders with an output clear aperture of 75mm and a selection of magnifications, which are designed for researchers requiring high performance and ease-of-use.

1 Jul 2021

Teledyne FLIR Releases FLIR MR265 Moisture Meter and Thermal Imager with MSX®

Designed to visually scan large areas for moisture issues, air leaks, electrical problems, and more, the FLIR MR265 Moisture Meter and Thermal Imager with MSX empowers professionals to quickly identify and locate water leaks and other moisture issues at the source.

From Teledyne FLIR LLC 1 Jul 2021

Narita International Airport Selects Smiths Detection’s Automatic Tray Disinfection Technology for Safer Travel

Narita International Airport is Japan’s busiest airport and the first to acquire the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) implemented by Airports Council International.

From Smiths Detection Group Ltd. 1 Jul 2021

Alluxa Develops Innovative 15-Band Optical Filters for ETSI Astronomy Project

Alluxa, Inc., a global leader in high-performance optical coatings and filters and thin-film deposition technologies, announces the ground-breaking development of 15-band optical filters for use in the Exoplanet Transmission Spectroscopy Imager instrument at Texas A&M University, Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy, and Department of Physics & Astronomy.

From Alluxa 1 Jul 2021

Imaging Optical Near-Field of Nanoparticles Using Photoinduced Force Microscope

A team of scientists led by the Department of Applied Physics at Osaka University, the Department of Physics and Electronics at Osaka Prefecture University, and the Department of Materials Chemistry at Nagoya University used photoinduced force microscopy to map out the forces acting on quantum dots in three dimensions.

30 Jun 2021

New Type Of Metasurface Allows Unprecedented Laser Control

The ability to precisely control the various properties of laser light is critical to much of the technology that we use today, from commercial virtual reality headsets to microscopic imaging for biomedical research.

29 Jun 2021

New Optical Tweezers Prevent Overheating Problems

In 2018, Arthur Ashkin received the Nobel Prize for developing optical tweezers, which employ light in the form of a high-powered laser beam to seize and exploit particles.

28 Jun 2021