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Novel OLED for Displays Demonstrates Potential for High Conversion Efficiencies

OLEDs are already used in the displays of smart phones or digital cameras today. They offer an especially bright image with high contrast, but come with a serious drawback: typically, only one quarter of the electrical energy invested in running the device is actually converted into light. This ratio can be raised by adding traces of noble metals such as platinum or iridium to the active material, but these elements are rare and very expensive. Making high-quality OLEDs is therefore a rather costly business.

11 Nov 2013

New 3D PRO Variable-Focus Structured Light Laser Module from ProPhotonix

ProPhotonix Limited, a designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems, laser diode modules and a distributor of premium vendor's laser diodes, today announces the release of the 3D PRO Variable Focus Laser, an extension of the structured light laser product portfolio. With this release, the company further solidifies its position as a world-leader in laser and LED systems for the Machine Vision market.

From Prophotonix 8 Nov 2013

UT Arlington Awarded NIH Grant to Study Near-Infrared Ultrafast Laser Beams for Delivery of Genes

UT Arlington researchers are exploring a better method for initiating certain gene therapies that could better fight the sight-deteriorating disease retinitis pigmentosa.

8 Nov 2013

Hubble Space Telescope Reveals Asteroid with Six Comet-Like Tails of Radiating Dust

Astronomers viewing our solar system's asteroid belt with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have seen for the first time an asteroid with six comet-like tails of dust radiating from it like spokes on a wheel.

8 Nov 2013

SAXS Imaging Reveals Response of Arapaima Fish Scales to Applied Stresses

The remarkably tough scales of a huge air-breathing fresh water fish in the Amazon Basin named “Arapaima gigas” were the subject of a recent study led by Robert Ritchie of Berkeley Lab’s Materials Sciences Division and Marc Meyers of the University of California at San Diego.

8 Nov 2013

Researchers Study Molten Magma at Early Earth Mantle Conditions Using DESY's PETRA III Light Source

Using the world's most brilliant X-ray source, scientists have for the first time peered into molten magma at conditions of the deep Earth mantle. The analysis at DESY's light source PETRA III revealed that molten basalt changes its structure when exposed to pressure of up to 60 gigapascals (GPa), corresponding to a depth of about 1400 kilometres below the surface.

8 Nov 2013

Laser Non-Scanning, Swath-Mapping Altimeter Can Help Generate Highly Detailed Topography Maps

In 2007, the National Research Council threw down a challenge: Design a space-based laser altimeter that could measure the height of Earth's surface everywhere to within a mere 10 centimeters — all at 5-meter resolution. To this day, some believe it can't be done.

8 Nov 2013

Asia-Pacific and Europe Region Present Best Growth Opportunities for Smart Pills Technologies Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Smart Pills Technologies Market (2012-2017) (Diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, drug delivery)" report to their offering.

8 Nov 2013

NPL Develops Online Training Guide On Using Light Safely

NPL has developed an online training guide to introduce you to the basics of using light safely (or 'optical radiation' to use the technical term for light).

7 Nov 2013

Global Electron Microscope Market Forecast to Grow at 9.9% CAGR Over the Period 2012-2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electron Microscope Worldwide Market Report - with Forecast to 2016" report to their offering.

7 Nov 2013

Philips Lumileds Introduces UV LEDs with High System Flux Densities

Today, Philips Lumileds introduces LUXEON UV, a family of LEDs that delivers the very highest system flux densities. Available in wavelengths of 380-430nm, the emitters are specifically designed for applications including ultraviolet curing, counterfeit detection, medical, industrial and specialty lighting.

7 Nov 2013

Laser Light Engines and NEC Partner to Provide Laser Projection Demonstrations

Laser Light Engines, Inc., (LLE), a leader in laser illumination for high brightness Digital Cinema and performance projection, announced that NEC Display Solutions and others will join LLE in a series of laser projection demonstrations the week of November 11 in Burbank, Calif. "These Laser Projection Demonstrations will illustrate a number of ways that laser-powered projection will enhance 2D and 3D Cinema and other entertainment formats.

7 Nov 2013

Rebellion Photonics Awarded First Place in Wall Street Journal Start-Up of the Year Competition

Rebellion Photonics, a Houston Technology Center (HTC) energy client, has been awarded first place in the Wall Street Journal inaugural Start-Up of the Year competition. The competition chose 24 startups from more than 500 applications to participate in a 20 week competition.

7 Nov 2013

NEC Introduces New P Series Displays with Edge-Lit LED Backlights

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the latest generation of its flagship P Series commercial-grade displays. The 40-inch P403, 46-inch P463, 55-inch P553 and 70-inch P703 displays feature a new thinner chassis, LED Edge-lit backlights, two expansion slots and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities.

6 Nov 2013