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New Terahertz Camera Visualizes Interior of Objects with High Resolution

At the University of Sussex, a group of physicists has been successful in creating the first nonlinear camera that uses terahertz (THz) radiation to capture high-resolution images of the interior of solid objects.

19 Feb 2020

'Unseen' Detail Revealed by Camera That Combines Lasers and Terahertz Waves

This year, a team of physicists based at the University of Sussex, in the UK, published a paper in the journal Optica in which they describe the groundbreaking technology they established which sees terahertz (THz) radiation being utilized to create the world’s first nonlinear camera.

By Sarah Moore 19 Feb 2020

Basler Expands its Basler Lenses Portfolio

The camera manufacturer Basler is further enhancing its Basler Lens Portfolio and offers the right lens for every Basler camera. The Basler Lens series comprises the two product lines: Standard and Premium.

From Basler AG 19 Feb 2020

QuickSwitch® Pulsed Laser Diodes

These unique 905 nm pulsed laser diodes generate the shortest pulse duration worldwide for devices of this type. Developed and manufactured by Laser Components Canada, the QuickSwitch® PLDs are made for fast and reliable laser-based distance measurement applications (LiDAR) and scanners for security and aerospace use.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 19 Feb 2020

Lens-Free Microscopy can Allow More Accurate Diagnoses of Diseases

When one looks via a microscope, any object located on the stage is enlarged to such an extent that it can hardly be imagined by the naked eye.

18 Feb 2020

Study Sheds Light on Mechanisms Involved in Optical Manipulation of Magnetization

When it comes to studying the underlying issues in magnetism, only a few nanometer-thin films of magnetic materials serve as perfect test objects.

18 Feb 2020

New Technique to Generate Single Photons for Quantum Communication

An innovative method for producing single photons, which involves moving single electrons in an exclusively developed light-emitting diode (LED), has been devised by scientists from the University of Cambridge.

By Matt Pullen 17 Feb 2020

Shaping Electric Field of Attosecond Laser Pulse to Control Electron Movement

At the most elementary level, chemical reactions are governed by their respective electronic structure and dynamics.

14 Feb 2020

Improving Surveillance of Coastal Erosion

Resolve Optics reports on how ultra large format lenses it has developed are helping a next generation aerial surveillance camera gain data on coastal erosion faster and in more detail.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 14 Feb 2020

LMI Technologies Launches 2 Meter Field of View Gocator® 2490 Laser Profiler for 3D Measurement and Inspection of Large Scan Targets

LMI Technologies (LMI), the global leader in 3D scanning and inspection, is pleased to announce the official launch of the Gocator 2490 smart 3D laser line profiler.

From LMI Technologies Inc. 14 Feb 2020

Researchers Develop New Approach to Control Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers

Scientists have developed a new approach to control terahertz quantum cascade lasers. This major breakthrough can help transmit data at the speed of 100 GB/second.

12 Feb 2020

New AI Vision Solution Kit with Cloud Connection: Basler Introduces Embedded Vision System for Cloud-Based Machine Learning Applications

Basler, as a solution provider for embedded vision systems, introduces its new AI Vision Solution Kit with Cloud Connection. It extends embedded vision development kits with software components that enable flexible access to cloud services.

From Basler AG 12 Feb 2020