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New Photonic Integrated Chip Could Enable Several Advances in Optical Field

A new technology that can allow for better light control without requiring large, difficult-to-integrate materials and structures has been developed by Penn State researchers.

24 Jul 2020

New System Could Help Achieve Unprecedented Control over Near-Field Light

There are many types of light -- some visible and some invisible to the human eye. For example, our eyes and brain don't have the tools to process ultraviolet light when it hits our eyes, making it invisible.

24 Jul 2020

Novel Graded Index Waveguide Allows Width of Frequency Comb to be Doubled

Frequency combs are becoming one of the great enabling technologies of the 21st century.

24 Jul 2020

Sheaumann Laser Facilitates Major Expansion with Relocation to Billerica, MA

Sheaumann Laser, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of semiconductor lasers, will be moving to its new 57,800 square foot headquarters located at 5 Federal Street in Billerica, MA in August.

From Sheaumann Laser, Inc. 24 Jul 2020

New Eye-Safe 1535nm Passively Q-Switched Laser Module

LASER COMPONENTS is pleased to announce a new eye-safe 1535 nm passively Q-switched laser module.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 24 Jul 2020

Simple Device Converts Circularly Polarized Laser Light into Vacuum UV

The technique of spectroscopy involves using light to analyze biological samples and physical objects. Information of different types can be derived using different types of light.

23 Jul 2020

Atomic Force Microscopy Used to Evaluate Effect of Beverages on Tooth Enamel

KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level.

23 Jul 2020

LEDVANCE Human Centric Lighting Aids Patient Recovery

LEDVANCE have launched a new range of BIOLUX HCL products which are tailored to the specific demands of healthcare environments.

From LEDVANCE GmbH 21 Jul 2020

Researchers Produce First X-Ray Beam Using Novel Undulators

Just over a decade ago in April 2009, the world's first hard X-ray free-electron laser produced its first light at the US Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

21 Jul 2020

Radiation Resistant Zoom Lenses

Resolve Optics has developed a range of non-browning (radiation resistant) zoom lenses for use in environments subject to radiation.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 20 Jul 2020

Pushing the Boundaries of Data Speed with New, Solution-Based OLEDs

Researches are pushing the boundaries of data speed with a brand new type of organic LEDs.

20 Jul 2020

Researchers Demonstrate Topological Order for Sound Based on Time Modulations

In a breakthrough for physics and engineering, researchers from the Photonics Initiative at the Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY and from Georgia Tech have presented the first demonstration of topological order based on time modulations.

20 Jul 2020

$Full-Path Calculation Method for Fast and Flexible Optical Diffraction$

Full-Path Calculation Method for Fast and Flexible Optical Diffraction

Diffraction can be described as a traditional optical phenomenon that accounts for the propagation of light.

20 Jul 2020

Focus on Radiation Tolerant Zoom Lenses

Resolve Optics offers an unmatched range of non-browning zoom lenses for use in environments subject to radiation.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 20 Jul 2020

Fever Detection System from Optris Uses Infrared Cameras for the Quick Identification of People with Elevated Body Temperatures

Rapidly spreading viral diseases, such as COVID 19 have led to an increased need to determine body temperature quickly and reliably using infrared measurement technology.

From Optris GmbH & Co. KG 20 Jul 2020