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Innovative Vector Polarizer Could Generate New Customized Polarized Light

Majority of the optical systems—such as microscopes, sunglasses, laser machining, LCD screens, microprocessors, and so on—function based on a light filtering technology known as vector polarizers.

14 Dec 2017

Opto Diode Introduces 13.5 nm Directly-Deposited Thin-Film Filter Photodetectors

Opto Diode Corporation, an ITW company, introduces the SXUV100TF135 and SXUV100TF135B photodiodes with integrated thin-film filters. The detectors each feature a 100 mm2 active area and a directly-deposited thin-...

From Opto Diode Corp. 13 Dec 2017

Researchers Demonstrate Rapid Data Transfer Using Ultraviolet-B Light

High-speed communication systems based on ultraviolet radiation are presently in sight.

12 Dec 2017

Nanograss Glass with Fluid-Induced Switchable Opacity Could Improve LEDs, Solar Cells

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania used nanoscale grass-like structures to create glass that appears hazy but still allows a large amount of light to pass through.

12 Dec 2017

Teledyne DALSA Launches its Next Generation Vision System

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in machine vision technology, today announced the GV 4000 vision system. This new multi-camera system offers more memory resources, power-enable...

From Teledyne DALSA 12 Dec 2017

embedded world 2018: Basler Presents a New Camera Concept for Embedded Vision

Ahrensburg, 12 December 2017 – Basler AG from Ahrensburg, the globally leading manufacturer of industrial digital cameras, is expanding its presence in the embedded vision field and will present a completely ...

12 Dec 2017

Precision Prisms Supplied for Habitable Planet Research

Optical Surfaces Ltd. reports first solar light results has been achieved by the SPIRou spectrograph* which is installed at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT). Chosen as a key supplier for this prestig...

11 Dec 2017

High Resolution Ultra Large Format Aerial Surveillance Camera

Resolve Optics Ltd in conjunction with IMAO SAS (Limoges, France) has received a Euro 1.68 million Horizon 2020 award to expedite the development of a 1GPixel resolution ultra-large format aerial surveillance camera...

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 11 Dec 2017

New Imaging System Monitors Plant Health

A new imaging system that monitors the health of crops in the greenhouse or field has been developed by researchers, headed by Xu Liu from Zhejiang University in China.

8 Dec 2017

Princeton Infrared Technologies’ LineCam12 - Visible/NIR/SWIR Camera Named 2018 Prism Award Finalist

Princeton Infrared Technologies, Inc. (PIRT), announces its indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) linescan camera, the LineCam12, has been selected as one of three finalists in the prestigious Prism Awards for Photonics Innov...

7 Dec 2017

EarthTronics’ New Mini Panel LEDs Offer Upgraded Energy Efficiency and Aesthetics

EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact for its customers, combines energy efficiency and aesthetics to introduce new architecturally designed square and round Mini Panel LEDs for interior and exterior commercial and residential surface-mount applications.

6 Dec 2017

UV Microscope Serves as Powerful Diagnostic Tool in Patient Care and Medical Research

A microscope that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to illuminate samples allows pathologists to assess high-resolution images of fresh tissue samples, including biopsies, for various diseases within a matter of minutes, without damaging the tissue or requiring lengthy preparation of traditional slides.

5 Dec 2017

CorDEX Announces Launch Of All New TOUGHPIX DIGITHERM Digital Imaging Camera Series

CorDEX announced the release of the all-new TOUGHPIX DIGITHERM camera series, comprising of a combined 5-megapixel digital camera & onboard thermal imager.

From CorDEX Instruments Ltd. 5 Dec 2017

New Nanoscale Structure can Provide Full and Unprecedented Control over Light Localization

A recent research work on three-dimensional topological insulators was recognized as one of the most promising developments in photonics in 2017 by Optics & Photonics News. These structures can control light with no losses due to material defects and absorption, making them a potential candidate for applications in communication networks, optical computers, lasers, and antennas.

4 Dec 2017

Large-Area Microdisplays Show Promise for Designing Lightweight and Compact VR Glasses

Despite being relatively popular, VR glasses are heavy and oversized – until now. Large-area microdisplays are predicted to change all that, as they make it viable to create VR glasses that are both ergonomic and lightweight.

4 Dec 2017