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Infrared Lasers Expose Surface Scattering of Methane Details

The lab of Rainer Beck at EPFL has used infrared laser methods to examine methane scattering on a nickel surface with full quantum-state resolution.

5 Feb 2018

Using Spectroscopy to Tailor Upconversion Luminescence

Upconversion involves the emission of one photon, after absorption of multiple photons of reduced energy, boosting light from lower to higher frequencies.

By Brett Smith 5 Feb 2018

Significant Breakthrough in Laser-Driven Particle Acceleration

Researchers used plastic beads as targets to produce proton bunches with distinctive characteristics, opening up new prospects for future research work.

1 Feb 2018

Mahesh Karanth Joins Rockley Photonics as Chief Financial Officer

Rockley Photonics, a pioneer in integrated optics for high-density digital systems, today announced the appointment of Mahesh Karanth as chief financial officer. As Rockley Photonics’ CFO, Mahesh will lead the comp...

1 Feb 2018

Optikos Announces New Meridian® FLEX Camera Testing Platform at Photonics West 2018

Optikos Corporation introduced its most advanced camera testing platform—Meridian® FLEX (Patent Pending)—at the SPIE Photonics West tradeshow that opened on the 30th of January. The FLEX platform is designed aroun...

From Optikos Corporation 1 Feb 2018

United Lens Company Exhibits at Upcoming SPIE Photonics West Event

The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) will host the 2018 Photonics West event from January 27 to February 1 at the Moscone Center in California.

From United Lens Company 31 Jan 2018

Ophir® BeamWatch® Non-Contact Beam Monitoring System for Industrial Lasers Now ISO 11146 Compliant

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced at Photonics West that Ophir® BeamWatch®, the first non-contact beam ...

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 31 Jan 2018

Light Delivery to Suppress Deep Tumor Growth

Researchers have succeeded in developing a method to wirelessly supply light into deep regions of the body, activating light-sensitive drugs for PDT.

31 Jan 2018

XXL MEMS mirrors now available in volume from Mirrorcle Technologies

Mirrorcle Technologies, the established manufacturer of dual-axis MEMS mirrors, introduces new MEMS mirrors with 6.4mm or 7.5mm diameter aperture at Photonics West 2018. In addition to the company’s integrated mirr...

31 Jan 2018

VTT Develops a New Optics Solution for Thermal Infrared Applications

VTT has developed a solution for thermal infrared applications, enabling the possibility to fold a 360-degree panoramic view on a single sensor matrix.

30 Jan 2018

Reported Efficiency Improvement in Optical Rectennas

Researchers have reported a two-fold efficiency enhancement in optical rectennas and have switched to diode materials that are stable in air.

29 Jan 2018

New Method Fabricates Optically Active Structures

Scientists have developed a method to create new classes of optical materials and structures.The study was published in Science earlier this month.

By Louise Saul 29 Jan 2018

Using Raman Spectroscopy to Quickly Detect Disease

Using Raman spectroscopy, researchers have developed a kind of biopsy tool that could be used to spot diseased tissues in seconds.

By Brett Smith 29 Jan 2018

Tiny Spectroscopy Sensor for Hard Drives of the Future

A new quantum spectoscopy sensor, able to measure miniscule magnetic fields, could open the door to the next generation of hard discs.

By Brett Smith 29 Jan 2018

Cobolt Skyra™: The new multi-line laser

Cobolt AB, a part of HÜBNER Photonics, proudly market releases the Cobolt Skyra™, a revolutionary multi-line laser platform. With up to 4 wavelengths permanently aligned in a single compact package (70 x 134 x 38 mm) and...

From HÜBNER Photonics GmbH 26 Jan 2018