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Researchers Develop New Laser with a Linewidth of Only 10 mHz

Until recently, no one has succeeded in coming very close to the ideal laser: theoretically, laser light is known to have only single color, also wavelength or frequency. However, in reality, there is always a specific linewidth.

30 Jun 2017

Novel Multi-Chip LED with Lens Enhances Camera Flash Applications

Osram Opto Semiconductors launches a new generation of the Oslux LED for mobile devices. For the first time, two LED chips and a lens have been combined into a module.

28 Jun 2017

Researchers Succeed in Photoelectron Spectroscopy Under Real Atmospheric Pressure

For the first time in the world, researchers, from the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), Innovation Research Center for Fuel Cells, University of Electro-Communications, Research Center for Materials Science, Nagoya University, and JASRI (Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute), have enhanced an ambient-pressure photoelectron spectroscopy instrument by using hard X-rays produced at SPring-8 and succeeded in photoelectron spectrometry under real atmospheric pressure.

28 Jun 2017

The Largest Camera Series in the Market Continues to Grow: 20 New ace Models with IMX Sensors from Sony

Basler adds 20 new high-resolution models to its ace camera series. The models feature sensors from Sony’s Pregius and STARVIS lines with the latest global and rolling shutter technology.

From Basler AG 28 Jun 2017

Physicists Observe Changes in Vision-Enabling Interaction Between Light and Matter

Physicists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are now observing a daily phenomenon in a new light.

27 Jun 2017

Lumentum Launches New Products at Laser World of Photonics Munich

The latest products, from Lumentum Holdings Inc., addressing the dynamic industrial diode laser, 3D sensing, and commercial laser markets, will be launched by the company at Laser World of Photonics Munich in Munich, Germany, from June 26 - June 29, 2017, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Hall A2 – Stand: #320.

27 Jun 2017

MKS Announces Ophir® BeamSquared™ 2.0, Laser Beam Propagation System for Continuous Use Applications

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, announces Ophir® BeamSquared™ 2.0, the newest version of the company's M2 laser beam propagation system designed to help users optimize laser performance.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 27 Jun 2017

SunScreen Debuts Affordable, Consumer-Focused Sunlight Readable LCD Display

SunScreen Display Technologies LLC, located in Southern California has announced the debut of the SunScreen Eos, the first in a family of affordable, consumer focused sunlight readable display products through a special Indiegogo launch scheduled to go live on June 26th.

23 Jun 2017

$Nokia, Infracapital to Build and Operate Fiber-Optic Networks to Deliver Fast Broadband Service in Poland$

Nokia, Infracapital to Build and Operate Fiber-Optic Networks to Deliver Fast Broadband Service in Poland

Nokia and Infracapital, the infrastructure arm of M&G Investments, have won a tender from the government of Poland to design, build and operate advanced fiber optic networks to deliver broadband service to residences and schools in 12 under-served regions mostly in the northern and central parts of the country.

23 Jun 2017

Zygo Corporation Introduces Verifire™ HDX Laser Interferometer with Ultrahigh-Resolution and Imaging for Precise 3D Metrology of Optical Components and Systems

Zygo Corporation is pleased to introduce the Verifire™ HDX laser interferometer system with ultra-high spatial resolution and advanced imaging for measuring surface form and transmitted wavefront of high-performance optical components and systems.

From Zygo Corporation 23 Jun 2017

Researchers Design Femto-Camera for Recording Holograms of Living Cells

A system for recording holograms of minute objects such as living cells at femtosecond speeds has been developed by Scientists at the ITMO University.

22 Jun 2017

II-VI to Present Series of Innovative Products at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2017

II-VI Incorporated, a global leader in engineered materials, optics and laser solutions, today announced that it will present a series of innovative and differentiated products at LASER World of PHOTONICS, June 26-29, 2017, in Munich, Germany.

20 Jun 2017

China Launches First Homegrown X-ray Telescope to Study Black Holes

China's first homegrown X-ray telescope, which aims to survey the Milky Way to observe celestial sources of X-rays, lifted off into space at 11 AM local time on June 15.

16 Jun 2017

New Molecular Thermometer for Temperature Measurements Using Infrared Light

A molecular thermometer has been developed by chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in collaboration with Researchers from the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin. The gemstone ruby was the source of inspiration.

15 Jun 2017

Scientists Use SHG Effect to Change Color of Laser Light

How can the color of laser light be changed? One popular method to achieve this is the so-called second harmonic generation (SHG) effect, which doubles the frequency of light and hence changes its color.

15 Jun 2017