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Health Consequences of Having Too Many CT Scans

Computed Tomography (CT) scans are an increasingly used X-ray-based tool for providing a three-dimensional view of a particular organ or tissue. The value of CT scanning to diagnose injury, cancer and other health problems is undisputed. But are these scans being used too frequently, in some cases unnecessarily" What are the health consequences of having too many CT scans over the course of a person’s life"

29 Nov 2007

Latest Nikon Software Offers Unifying Platform for Fully-Integrated Microscopy Imaging

Nikon Instruments, Inc. today announced the launch of the latest version of its industry-leading microscopy acquisition and analysis software -- NIS-Elements. When paired with Nikon's new Eclipse Ti inverted microscope series, NIS-Elements' latest version enables exceptional image data throughput and multi-dimensional image capture routines that advance productivity and minimize photobleaching and cell phototoxicity.

29 Nov 2007

New Nikon Camera Represents an Evolution to High Resolution Microscopy

Nikon Instruments, Inc. today unveiled the latest entry in its Digital Sight line of cameras for microscopy, the DS-Ri1 camera, designed for high resolution color documentation applications. It is an evolution to the DXM1200 series of cameras, retaining several of the DXM1200's key features while adding several improvements in connectivity, color rendition and performance.

29 Nov 2007

Major US-Multinational Defense Contractor Awards Contract to Laser Energetics

Laser Energetics, Inc. announced today that the Company has received a contract from a major US-multinational defense contractor regarding its new, all solid- state Alexandrite BrightStar(TM) Laser. This contract is in support of the U.S. Army's initiative to develop an all solid-state laser for the next generation of chemical warfare agent sensor technology currently being developed.

29 Nov 2007

Resolve Optics Provides Camera Manufacturers Supply Security and Competitive Advantages

Resolve Optics Ltd. specialises in OEM lens design and manufacture for company's faced with replacing hard to source or obsolete optical components within camera, sensor and instrument systems.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 29 Nov 2007

Cost-Effective Rapid Visualization Directly From Source Data

Concurrent, a leading provider of time-critical Linux® operating systems and integrated computer solutions for mission-critical applications, and Diamond Visionics, an award winning innovator in research, analysis and design of visual technologies, today jointly announced that Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, NY has selected their integrated 3D software and IG (image generator) solution for use at the following locations - Lockheed Martin Systems Integration – Owego, Lockheed Martin’s Center for Innovation in Norfolk, VA, and the Rotary Wing Demonstration Center in Arlington, VA.

29 Nov 2007

New Semiconductor Nanophotonics Center Opens in Berlin

German research on novel optoelectronic devices and nanostructures is reinforced by a new Center of Excellence funded by the country's National Science Foundation.

29 Nov 2007

Photonic Crystal Fiber Breaking New Ground in Photonics

The photonic crystal fiber produces ultrafast pulses at low powers and across a broad spectral range, as well as breaking new conceptual ground in photonics.

29 Nov 2007

Edmund Optics Expands Product Line With Linear Polarizers

Edmund Optics® , the premier provider of optical components and tools, introduces new TECHSPEC® NIR Linear Polarizers. These high-contrast NIR linear polarizers are ideally suited for a multitude of fiber optic and low power laser applications. They provide an extended broadband range, making them an ideal choice for a variety of telecommunication devices such as fiber optic isolators and couplers.

29 Nov 2007

Laser Energetics Pays Toxic Convertible Debentures Off in Full

Laser Energetics, Inc. announced today that the toxic convertible debentures that the Company previously issued to Cornell Capital Partners LP (now known as YA Global Investments) have been paid in full. The Company no longer owes any money to Cornell. As of today's announcement, the Company has approximately 210,732,554 shares of common stock outstanding.

28 Nov 2007

Researchers Becomes First to Use Laser Light to Turn Motor

The researchers are working on a laser-driven motor that may, in future, provide pinpoint mechanical control even in places where electric motors normally do not work.

28 Nov 2007

Chalmers Integrates Receiver for High Frequency Applications

As the first research group in the world, researchers at Chalmers have succeeded in combining a receiver for high frequencies with an antenna on a small chip.

28 Nov 2007

Bruker AXS Announces Recipient of 2007 Excellence in XRD Scholarship

During the 2007 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting now taking place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Bruker AXS, a leading global provider of advanced X-ray solutions for life and advanced materials sciences, announced the recipient of its 2007 Excellence in X-ray Diffraction (XRD) scholarship -- based on unique experiments performed by university students.

28 Nov 2007

US Patent Office Allows Application for Spectral Imaging of Deep Tissue by CRi

Cambridge Research & Instrumentation (CRi) announced today that the United States Patent Office has issued a notice of allowance for their patent application number 10/669,101, for Spectral Imaging of Deep Tissue.

28 Nov 2007

Sophisticated CT Scan Diagnoses Chest Pain in Emergency Department

In the future, patients who arrive at a hospital Emergency Department complaining of chest pain may be diagnosed with a sophisticated CT scan. If the diagnosis is negative, the patient can go home—and the total time at the hospital will be much shorter than it is today.

28 Nov 2007