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Toshiba Imaging to Introduce Ultra-Compact, Full HD Video Camera with USB 3.0 at 2018 SPIE BiOS & SPIE Photonics West

(TAIS) Imaging Systems Division (Irvine, CA - www.toshibacameras.com) introduces the JCS-HR5U, an ultra-compact (approx. 1.75” x 1.75” x 3”), CMOS HD video camera designed especially for clinical microscopy and scientifi...

From Toshiba America, Inc. 26 Jan 2018

Resonance Raman Spectroscopy Used for Optical Biopsy

Raman spectroscopy is being used in biomedicine to provide an optical biopsy that provides more in depth, faster detection.

26 Jan 2018

Researchers Create 3D Images that Hover in 'Thin Air'

In a recently published paper, researchers detail the potential technique formulated to create a 3D image projection, previously only seen in fiction.

26 Jan 2018

Laser-Enabled Synthesis Strategy to Promote Diamond Growth

UV laser photolysis of hydrocarbon species modified flame chemistry to enhance growth rate of diamonds, as well as the film quality.

26 Jan 2018

Quantum Switches Help Achieve Resolutions in the 30nm Range

Using quantum switches, physicists have beat the current resolution for microscopic analysis of solid state system to 1/31 - around 30 nanometres.

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 25 Jan 2018

Low-Cost Tool to Detect Bacteria in Food and Water

A new, rapid and low-cost optical and chemical method for detecting bacteria in a water or food samples has been developed

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 25 Jan 2018

Mathematical Model Describes the Process of Soliton Occurrence in Optical Microresonators

A new mathematical model describing the process of soliton occurrence in optical microresonators has been developed.

25 Jan 2018

New 300 mW Continuous-Wave UV Laser features excellent lifetime and plug & play operation

TOPTICA’s TopWave product line of industrial continuous-wave UV laser reaches a new power level. The latest member, TopWave 266, is now available with 300 mW output power at 266 nm. It provides a first-clas...

24 Jan 2018

New 300 mW Continuous-Wave UV Laser features excellent lifetime and plug & play operation

24 Jan 2018

New 300 mW Continuous-Wave UV Laser features excellent lifetime and plug & play operation

24 Jan 2018

New 300 mW Continuous-Wave UV Laser features excellent lifetime and plug & play operation

24 Jan 2018

MKS Announces Ophir® Focal Spot Analyzer for Monitoring Material Processing Laser Performance

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® Focal Spot Analyzer, a laser beam monitoring system that measures ...

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 24 Jan 2018

Sound Waves Used to Enhance Optical Communication

Sound waves can be used to create ultraminiature optical diodes; minute enough to fit onto a computer chip. This may develop future optical communications.

24 Jan 2018

Superconducting Radio-Frequency Cryomodule for X-Ray Laser

Researchers created the first superconducting radio-frequency cryomodule - the first of 37, powering a machine transforming atomic X-ray imaging.

23 Jan 2018

Technique to Develop Class of Optical Materials and Devices

A method for developing new categories of optical materials and devices, which would enable the creation of cloaking/light bending devices has been devised.

19 Jan 2018