MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® 20 K-W High Power Laser Sensor, a compact sensor for measuring very high power lasers.
For the first time, an international research team has designed realistic photonic time crystals—exotic materials that exponentially amplify light—according to a study published in Nature Photonics. By creating the framework for faster and more compact lasers, sensors, and other optical devices, the discovery creates exciting opportunities in a variety of fields, including communication, imaging, and sensing.
In a recent article, researchers detail how FT-NIR spectroscopy and machine learning can accurately identify the geographical origin of kimchi, supporting food authentication and consumer protection.
By Muhammad Osama
13 Nov 2024
Liverpool researchers study fermium and nobelium isotopes, revealing key insights into nuclear shell effects.
New research at Aalto University reveals a method for generating tiny light vortices, enhancing data transmission capabilities using quasicrystals.
A review paper in Light: Science & Applications presented a comprehensive overview of color-conversion displays. The review explores various types of color conversion in displays, color conversion materials (CCMs), and patterning processes.
In a recent article, researchers used operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy to examine how ionomer interactions with catalysts impact hydrogen fuel cell efficiency, identifying strategies to enhance catalyst performance and reduce reliance on platinum.
By Muhammad Osama
11 Nov 2024
In a study that was published in eLight, Cornell researchers revealed an innovative imaging technology that can visualize brain activity at single-cell resolution in a deep and wide-field manner never before possible.
Emerging from the Institut Lumière Matière (ILM), deeptech startup ABLATOM, a specialist in LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) technology, is announcing today the deployment of the world’s first biomedical LIBS microscope, ELM-XS-MED, at the Grenoble Alpes University Hospital (CHUGA).
According to a study published in Science Advances, researchers from Madrid explain why the angular profile of light emission depends on the step’s orientation: in cavities as small as those between the tip and the STM sample, an atomic size defect is sufficient to trigger a significant redistribution of the electric field, which becomes quite distinct on both sides of the step.
Researchers from Chiba University have developed a novel calibration-free approach that substantially improves the accuracy and detection limits of hydrogen sensing via tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS).
A team of EU scientists is developing a new advanced camera that uses photonics to reveal what the eye cannot see. This innovative system is being developed to transform various industries, including vertical farming.
In a recent article, researchers introduced a novel photoacoustic imaging technique, SRCPT, enabling precise tracking of drug clearance in key metabolic organs. This method advances non-invasive imaging for studying pharmacokinetics and supports applications in precision medicine.
By Muhammad Osama
6 Nov 2024
Nottingham scientists are part of a new ‘SUPERLASER’ research project to design a new type of laser that will use new sustainable materials to achieve high performance
A new research lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF) aims to advance light-based technologies for disease prevention, detection, and treatment.