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Pfeiffer Vacuum Introduces the New SmartVane Rotary Vane Pump for Mass Spectrometry

Pfeiffer Vacuum, a leading provider of vacuum technology, introduces the first rotary vane pump for mass spectrometry with a hermetically sealed pump housing.

From Pfeiffer Vacuum Inc. 16 Nov 2022

Improving Deep Learning and Segmentation of Remote Sensing Images

In an article published in the journal Remote Sensing, researchers proposed a deep-separation-guided progressive reconstruction network that achieves accurate remote sensing image (RSI) segmentation.

By Taha Khan 15 Nov 2022

A Hybrid Solar Lighting Method with Photometric Characteristics for Daylighting

A group of researchers led by Professor Seung-Jin Oh from the Sustainable Technology and Wellness R&D Group, Jeju Division, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology have developed a hybrid solar lighting method for daylighting.

By Ilamaran Sivarajah 14 Nov 2022

New Findings Pave Way for More Advances in Spectroscopy

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a brand-new method for measuring the properties of the topmost atomic layer of materials without taking into account data from the deeper layers.

14 Nov 2022

Preventing Energy Loss with Teledyne FLIR Technology

Teledyne FLIR is hosting a free Webinar to discuss how to prevent energy losses and combat rising energy costs with thermal imaging cameras on the Nov 24, 2022 at 2 pm CET

From Teledyne FLIR LLC 14 Nov 2022

Rohde & Schwarz Lends Test Equipment to Best Formula Student Teams in Europe

European Formula Student teams can apply to Rohde & Schwarz before January 1, 2023 and borrow one of ten electronic test equipment packages for use throughout 2023. Each preconfigured package includes an oscilloscope and power supply.

From Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd 14 Nov 2022

$Innovative Technique for High-Efficiency Diffraction Gratings for Astronomical Spectroscopy$

Innovative Technique for High-Efficiency Diffraction Gratings for Astronomical Spectroscopy

Astronomers today aim to observe the faintest and farthest objects. The newest facilities for doing this are Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs), which have apertures in the range of several dozen meters.

11 Nov 2022

Novel 3D Metrology Method Using Rotating Anamorphic Lenses

A recent study published in Sensors demonstrates a novel 3D metrology method using a single camera and rotating anamorphic lens based on the properties of double optical centers for anamorphic imaging.

By Usman Ahmed 11 Nov 2022

Novel Spiderweb-Like Lasers Designed to Discharge Light in Controlled Colors

Scientists have built a laser platform established on a network resembling a spider’s web, which can be accurately regulated to generate diverse light colors.

10 Nov 2022

Engineering Light Wavefront of a Solid-State Source via Single-Surface Optics

In a study published in Horticulturae, researchers proposed a method to engineer a solid-state source's light wavefront using freeform single-surface optics, resulting in a uniform light dispersion across the plant. This research contributes to the ongoing paradigm shift toward using LEDs as a viable lighting solution in the horticulture industry.

By Owais Ali 10 Nov 2022

Quantum Materials Enable Next-generation Photonics for Mobile Networks in the Terahertz Regime

Terahertz light, radiation in the far-infrared part of the emission spectrum, is currently not fully exploited in technology, although it shows great potential for many applications in sensing, homeland security screening, and future (sixth generation) mobile networks.

10 Nov 2022