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Alluxa Introduces High Performance 10.6 µm Infrared Notch Filter

Alluxa, Inc., a global leader in high-performance optical coatings and filters and thin-film deposition technologies, introduces a breakthrough 10.6 µm infrared (IR) notch filter with optical density > 4.0 (OD4).

From Alluxa 28 Jan 2020

Waterproof Perovskite Lasers Can Probe Inside Cells

Researchers have developed waterproof lasers, overcoming the main limitations of perovskite lasers.

By Sarah Moore 28 Jan 2020

Fully Experimental Method to Find a Crystal’s 3D Photonic Band Gap

A crystal that includes a “3D photonic band gap” can prove to be a robust tool for manipulating light. Such as crystal could be very beneficial for new types of sensors, solar cells, and miniature lasers.

27 Jan 2020

Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors for Imaging Applications

Optical Surfaces Ltd is a leading international manufacturer of Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors (OAPs) for demanding imaging applications.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 23 Jan 2020

Novel Light-Sensitive Material for Treating Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders can be diagnosed, treated, or monitored by inserting a wide range of medical devices into the GI tract.

20 Jan 2020

Application for RoHS Exemption for PbX Detectors Completed - LASER COMPONENTS Takes the Initiative

Together with customers at home and abroad, LASER COMPONENTS has taken a leading role in the industry and made every effort to ensure that the supply of PbX detectors remains secure.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 20 Jan 2020

Laser-Based System Allows Real-Time Imaging of Hidden Objects Around Corners

Scientists have successfully developed a novel laser-based system by harnessing the power of a new kind of artificial intelligence called deep learning. The new laser-based system can allow real-time imaging of hidden objects around corners.

17 Jan 2020

Nondestructive Optical Method Can Lead to More Eco-Friendly Cement

A noninvasive and nondestructive optical method has been recently developed by researchers that can calculate the setting times for different types of cement paste. Cement paste is used for binding both old and new concrete surfaces.

17 Jan 2020

SPECTRO Introduces its New SPECTROMAXx with iCAL 2.0 ARC/SPARK OES Analyzer

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced the eighth generation of its SPECTROMAXx with iCAL 2.0 ARC/SPARK OES Analyzer — improved with innovative new capabilities and advancements in performance to achieve fast, accurate elemental analysis precisely tuned for material control and foundry applications.

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 17 Jan 2020

Standard and Custom Photodiodes and Photodiode Arrays from Advanced Photonix

Advanced Photonix is a leading manufacturer of custom photodiodes, photodiode arrays and related sub-systems, with more than 30 years’ experience.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 17 Jan 2020

Shimadzu’s New UV-i Selection of UV-Vis Spectrophotometers Delivers Enhanced Productivity and Data Analysis

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) introduces the new UV-i group of UV-Vis spectrophotometers designed to provide improved quality control productivity, data analysis and management, and operating efficiency.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 17 Jan 2020

Low Distortion Large Format Lenses

Highly experienced in vision applications, Resolve Optics is a leading developer of application optimised Large Format lenses that offer low distortion and uniform high performance across the entire focal plane.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 15 Jan 2020

Optical Solitons in Lasers Help Study Naturally Occurring Supramolecules

In association with a research team, Curtis Menyuk, a professor of computer science and electrical engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has performed a new study to gain an understanding of naturally occurring molecular systems through optical solitons in lasers.

13 Jan 2020

Removing X-Ray Optics Helps Study Nonlinear Effects in Atoms

Researchers have now overcome the last hindrance in the filming and photography of processes that occur on the attosecond scale, where one attosecond is billionths of a billionth of a second.

10 Jan 2020

Princeton Infrared Technologies Introduces Megapixel SWIR MVCam

Princeton Infrared Technologies, Inc. (PIRT), will premiere the revolutionary, compact MVCam series shortwave-infrared (SWIR) and visible camera that supports the highest commercially-available frame rate at megapixel resolution with no ITAR restrictions.

From Princeton Infrared Technologies, Inc. 10 Jan 2020