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Optical Imaging Technology May Help Shed More Light on Tumors in the Body

A new tool for medical professionals may help shed more light on tumors in the body and how the brain operates.

10 Apr 2020

Combination Technique can Help Optimize Ultrafast Imaging of Single Particles

Through a combination of computational and experimental data, scientists have now identified ways to improve the pulses emitted by extremely powerful X-ray beams.

9 Apr 2020

Light-Emitting Silicon that Redefines Computing

Scientists from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have successfully developed a silicon-based alloy that can produce light.

9 Apr 2020

Laser Source Leads to New Generation of Attosecond Technology

The potential to create light pulses of sub-femtosecond duration was initially demonstrated nearly two decades ago, and this ability has led to the development of attosecond science and technology, which happens to be an entirely different field.

9 Apr 2020

Eindhoven Researchers Present Revolutionary Light-Emitting Silicon

Emitting light from silicon has been the 'Holy Grail' in the microelectronics industry for decades. Solving this puzzle would revolutionize computing, as chips will become faster than ever. Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology now succeeded: they have developed an alloy with silicon that can emit light. The results have been published in the journal Nature. The team will now start creating a silicon laser to be integrated into current chips.

9 Apr 2020

State-of-the-Art Lenses for Medical Technologies

Resolve Optics is an experienced developer and supplier of specialised lenses and lens systems for medical applications opening up new possibilities for you in prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 8 Apr 2020

New Laser Technique Developed for Cataract Surgery

Cataract is one of the most prevalent eye diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that up to one-third of all visual impairments are associated with cataracts.

8 Apr 2020

IR Detectors Used in Breath Gas Analysis

Due to the high demand for medical technology, LASER COMPONENTS Detector Group has switched its production of IR detectors to multi-shift operation.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 8 Apr 2020

New ‘Saliva Test’ to Instantly Detect Coronavirus with Lasers

European photonics scientists are developing an ultrasensitive laser sensor that detects coronavirus at the earliest point of infection from a saliva or nasal swab in minutes.

8 Apr 2020

Iridian Now Offers Hybrid GFFs

Iridian now offers Hybrid GFFs with additional optical capabilities. For example, it can block the pump laser from light in the range of approximately 980 nm or 1480 nm while providing gain flattening for signal light amplification without the need for an additional pump wavelength blocking filter.

From Iridian Spectral Technologies 7 Apr 2020

Tiny Diode Unit Acts as Optical Transmitter and Receiver

Scientists at Linköping University collaborated with colleagues from China to design a small unit that is both an optical receiver and a transmitter.

6 Apr 2020

Laser Method May Lead to Intense, Compact Particle Accelerators

There might be a way to downsize particle accelerators and generate high-energy electrons in just a fraction of the distance.

6 Apr 2020

A Combined Optical Transmitter and Receiver

Researchers at Linköping University, together with colleagues in China, have developed a tiny unit that is both an optical transmitter and a receiver. "This is highly significant for the miniaturisation of optoelectronic systems", says LiU professor Feng Gao. The results have been published in Nature Electronics.

6 Apr 2020

PDR Releases New GenX Large Cabinet X-Ray Systems

PDR X-ray Solutions is pleased to introduce its new GenX large cabinet X-ray systems. The GenX-90P and GenX-130P can now both accommodate PCB sizes up to 21" (533 mm) x 17.5" (445 mm) with oblique angle viewing up to 70°.

From PDR Rework 2 Apr 2020