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New Beam Pattern Offers Unparalleled Sharpness to Ultrasound Images

University of Rochester researchers have devised a new beam pattern, which is likely to offer unparalleled sharpness to radar and ultrasound images, burn precise holes in man-made materials at a nanoscale - even etch novel properties onto their surfaces.

25 Jan 2017

Lenses Optimized for Wood Cutting and Engraving Laser Systems

Laser Research Optics of Providence, Rhode Island has launched a line of field-replacement CO2 optics featuring lenses in a wide variety of focal lengths for low power lasers, where depth-of-field is a crucial factor.

25 Jan 2017

Researchers Develop First-of-its-Kind Pulsed Passively Mode-Locked Nanosecond Laser

The constraints and limitations pertinent to ultra-fast pulsed lasers have been redefined, thanks to the research by the Ultrafast Optical Processing Group at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS).

24 Jan 2017

Analyzing Laser Tissue Welding Effects for Spina Bifida Repair

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; IBEX, Logan, Utah; and Laser Tissue Welding Inc., Houston, Texas collaborated on a research study titled, â€œEvaluation of the effects of laser tissue welding on the spinal cord and skinâ€ in a 30-day study of simulated spina bifida repair in rabbits.

23 Jan 2017

New Theory Could Help Evaluate Data Transfer Rates in Emerging Optoelectronic Microprocessors

Researchers at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a theory that gives the possibility to precisely predict the level of noise caused by the amplification of photonic and plasmonic signals in nanoscale optoelectronic circuits.

20 Jan 2017

Olympus Announces New, Lower Pricing on DSX Digital Microscopes

Same Superior Imaging, New Lower Price – Olympus’ New Package Offering Provides Ultimate Savings on DSX Digital Microscopes Olympus is now offering lower pricing on its DSX digital microscopes and providin...

20 Jan 2017

Excelitas Technologies Introduces NIR-Optimized Single Photon Counting Module

Enhanced Device Provides High Detector Efficiency to Support Many Applications, Including Long-Range LIDAR, Quantum Communications and Microscopy

20 Jan 2017

Echelon to Infuse IBM Watson IoT Capabilities into Next-Generation, Adaptive LED Lighting Control Solution

Internet of Things (IoT) pioneer Echelon Corporation today announced its collaboration with IBM Watson IoT to bring cognitive intelligence to its adaptive streetlight control platform, helping municipalities transform into smarter, safer and more sustainable cities.

18 Jan 2017

Sierra-Olympic Introduces World's First True HD Thermal Camera

Sierra-Olympic Technologies, supplier of infrared (IR) and thermal imaging components, cameras, and systems solutions for innovative imaging applications, announces the Viento HD Lab, the first longwave-infrared (LWIR) camera with true high-definition (HD) imaging. The Viento HD camera is a fully functional camera system based upon a unique 1920 x 1200 x 12Âµm uncooled sensor.

From Sierra-Olympic Technologies Inc. 18 Jan 2017

Marktech Optoelectronics to Showcase Custom Product Capabilities at Photonics West & BiOS Expo

Marktech Optoelectronics will highlight their custom emitter and detector capabilities at the SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco’s Moscone Center from January 31 through February 2, 2017. Marktech will...

From Marktech Optoelectronics 18 Jan 2017

Recent Research Challenges Widely-Held Understanding of Electromagnetic Radiation

A recent research executed at the University of Strathclyde challenged a well-established understanding of electromagnetic radiation.

17 Jan 2017

Nanoscale Perovskite Particles Self-Assemble to Produce Advanced LEDS

LED technologies have taken the lighting industry by storm in the last decade, offering numerous features such as efficiency, durability, and long life.

17 Jan 2017

New Dalian Coherent Light Source Could Deliver World’s Brightest Free Electron Laser Light

A team of Chinese scientists announced on Jan. 15 that they have developed a new bright VUV FEL light source, the Dalian Coherent Light Source (DCLS), which can deliver world's brightest FEL light in an energy range from 8 to 24 eV, making it unique of the same kind that only operates in the VUV region.

16 Jan 2017

Series Production Start: Twelve New Ace Models with IMX Sensors from Sony

The series production of twelve new Basler ace models with IMX250, IMX252, IMX264 and IMX265 sensors from Sony's Pregius line has started.

From Basler AG 16 Jan 2017

Soraa’s LED Lamps Illuminate Historic Artifacts at Detroit Institute of Arts

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaNTM LED technology, announced that its full visible spectrum LED lamps were installed at the Arts of the Ancient Middle East Gallery at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in Detroit, Michigan.

12 Jan 2017