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Researchers Analyze Intact Virus Particles Using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometer

Carnegie Mellon University chemists, led by Mark Bier, have separated and weighed virus particles using mass spectrometry (MS). This is the first time that researchers successfully used matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization MS to analyze a mixture of intact virus particles.

4 Jun 2015

Groundbreaking Fiber-Optic Laser System for Sealing Corneal Transplants

Some 30,000 years ago, prehistoric man wielded animal bones as needles to suture otherwise lethal wounds. This tactic has been used, and improved upon, over time and remains the basis of surgical procedures conducted today.

4 Jun 2015

Alice Far-Ultraviolet Spectrograph Reveals Electrons as Cause of Water Molecules Breakup on Comet Surface

A close-up of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko by NASA's ultraviolet instrument surprised scientists by revealing that electrons close to the comet's surface -- not photons from the Sun as had been believed -- cause the rapid breakup of water and carbon dioxide molecules spewing from the surface.

4 Jun 2015

Sub-Cycle Waveform Synthesizers Working at Optical Frequencies Could Overcome Limitations of Ultrafast Amplifiers

Ultrashort light pulses are a valuable achievement. They make it possible to observe chemical reactions, opening up the field of femtochemistry. Other current and/or future applications include high capacity telecommunications systems, photonic switching devices, optical coherence tomography, and high precision surgical cutting.

3 Jun 2015

Jenoptik to Highlight Lasers and Laser Machines at LASER World of PHOTONICS

The Jenoptik Lasers & Material Processing and Optical Systems divisions are presenting at LASER World of PHOTONICS, the world’s leading trade fair for the laser and photonics industry, from 22nd to 25th June 2015 in hall A3 at booth 235 of the Munich trade fair centre.

From JENOPTIK AG 3 Jun 2015

Global Free–Space Optical Communications Market Expected to Reach $501.1 Million in 2019

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The global free–space optical communications market was valued at $41.9 million in 2013 and $59.2 million in 2014. This market is expected to reach $501.1 million in 2019, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 53.3% from 2014 through 2019.

3 Jun 2015

Innovations in Optics Introduces LED Driver/Controller for its High Power LED Light Engines

Innovations in Optics, Inc. introduces the Model 5000A-100 LED Driver/Controller for powering its patented and patent-pending High Power LED Light Engines. The 5000A-100 LED Driver provides constant current in continuous, pulsed or pulsed width modulation (PWM) modes. An embedded system adds network control with 10/100Mbps Ethernet connectivity.

From Innovations In Optics, Inc. 3 Jun 2015

CLEO 2015: FBH Demonstrates Single 1cm Laser Bar That Can Deliver 2kW of Optical Output Power

The FBH presented the latest results from their project CryoLaser at CLEO 2015, demonstrating for the first time that a single 1-cm laser bar can deliver at least 2 kilowatt (kW) of optical output power, when cooled to 203 Kelvin.

3 Jun 2015

APC Display Head Assembly Incorporates Incom's Light Columnation Fused Fiber Optic

Incom, the world's largest supplier of fused fiber optic solutions, and American Panel Corporation (APC), the premier supplier of display products for military applications, today unveiled the highest pixel density, full color display currently available for a military cockpit that includes "light spillage" mitigation.

3 Jun 2015

Larson Electronics Unveils 400W Cart Mounted LED Work Area Light

Leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial grade lighting Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 400 watt portable LED work light mounted to a wheel barrow style cart.

2 Jun 2015

DisplayWeek 2015: Kyocera Exhibits Next-Generation LCD Displays

Kyocera announced today that its next-generation LCD displays will be showcased at DisplayWeek 2015 this week. The company’s innovative thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD displays allow bright colors to be seen clearly even in intense sunlight – making them ideal for industrial applications including medical, aerospace, marine, test and measurement, and factory automation equipment.

2 Jun 2015

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Announces Receipt of Three New Patents

Brite-Strike Tactical Illumination Products Inc. announced today that two key patents on their APALS®; All Purpose Adhesive Light Strips, issued and a third on their PISSA®/CAPSS™ perimeter alarm systems. "We are pleased to have these important patents issued, and have others still pending. These patents bring our US issued patents to 12 and registered trademarks to 20. These, along with our international patents and trademarks give our company an IP portfolio that is unheard of for a company our size," Glenn Bushee President and CEO stated.

2 Jun 2015

Fairlight Selects Incom’s Fused Fiber Optics for Next-Generation Human-Machine Interfaces

Incom, the world's largest supplier of fused fiber optic solutions, today announced it has been chosen as the strategic provider of fused fiber optics in an innovative cadre of variable, tactile user-interface technologies for consumer and commercial dynamic digital display systems by Fairlight, a leading supplier of adaptive control surfaces and digital audio/video production equipment.

2 Jun 2015

ADVA Optical Networking Launches New Data Center Interconnect Solution

ADVA Optical Networking today launched its all-new Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution. The ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnectTM has been jointly engineered with leading Internet Content Providers (ICPs) and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to ensure that it meets stringent density, scalability and energy demands - something it does with ease.

2 Jun 2015

Amerlux Releases Curvano Linear Direct LED with Minimalist Styled Form Factor

Created in a soft curved profile that works well with most architectural spaces, Amerlux introduces Curvano Linear Direct LED with a minimalist styled form factor for a wide range of commercial, retail and supermarket environments. Utilizing an integral driver, the Amerlux Curvano is engineered with an innovative LED board to increase overall efficiencies including superior performance, efficacies and symmetrical and asymmetrical optics.

2 Jun 2015