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Unipolar Quantum Optoelectronic Devices Could Support Fast, Long-Range Optical Links

Over the past several years, telecommunication has transformed many aspects of people’s lives by providing extremely simple ways to share and access data.

3 Nov 2022

High-Throughput Quantitative Phase Microscopy Holds Promise for Large-Scale Cell Studies

Cell organelles perform a range of cellular life tasks. Their impairment is closely associated with cancer development and metastasis. Analysis of subcellular structures and their impaired states offers insights into the workings of pathologies, which may allow early diagnosis for more fruitful treatment.

3 Nov 2022

The Future of Freeform Wide Field-of-View Spaceborne Imaging

In a study published in Sensors, researchers proposed a spaceborne imaging telescope design that uses freeform optics.

By Owais Ali 2 Nov 2022

Measuring Chlorophyll-a Concentration in the Sea Using In Situ Optical Measurements

A recent study published in Marine Science and Engineering has accumulated in situ data on chlorophyll a concentration and sea reflectance.

By Usman Ahmed 2 Nov 2022

Improving Fingerprint Data with Optical Coherence Tomography

A study published in Sensors has proposed a method involving a digital signal processing chain and optical coherence tomography to accurately and rapidly identify fingerprint data.

By Owais Ali 2 Nov 2022

Smart Windows Offer a Low-Energy Alternative to Wi-Fi

Directly harnessing the sun’s energy for wireless data transmission to electronic devices could be possible.

2 Nov 2022

Using Microspheres to Extend the Limits of Interferometric Topography Measurements

While assessing with light, the lateral extent of the structures that an optical imaging system can resolve is ultimately diffraction constrained. Resolving this constraint is a prominent topic in a recent study, with various ideas published in this field.

2 Nov 2022

Lidar Sensors Jeopardize Passenger Safety in Autonomous Cars

Self-driving cars need to observe what is around them to drive safely and avoid obstacles in the same way that human drivers do.

1 Nov 2022

Response of Germanium Thin Films Under Femtosecond Pulsed Laser Irradiation

A recent study published in Nanomaterials theoretically examines a germanium thin film under femtosecond laser irradiation.

By Usman Ahmed 1 Nov 2022

Imaging and Artificial Intelligence Shows Potential in Olive Oil Production

In an article published in the journal Foods, researchers tested a CNN algorithm to assess its potential for olive classification for industrial purposes.

By Taha Khan 1 Nov 2022

Researchers Develop Infrared Imaging for Marine Monitoring

In an article published in the journal Applied Sciences, researchers designed a long wavelength infrared imaging optical system with a large relative aperture.

By Taha Khan 31 Oct 2022

Fiber Optic Sensing System for Aircraft Monitoring

In an article published in the journal Aerospace, researchers achieved real-time monitoring of strains and structural displacements for the target Joined-Wing aircraft via Fiber Optic Sensing System (FOSS).

By Taha Khan 31 Oct 2022

Enhancing AI Performance With In-Situ Photonic Accelerator

A group of researchers have developed a novel photonic neural network accelerator using a non-volatile Opto-Resistive RAM Switch to attain programmable nonlinear activation functions.

28 Oct 2022

LiDAR Surface Damage Detection for Forest Roads

A recent study published in Forests evaluates the accuracy of mobile LiDAR sensors in assessing forest wear damage and compares it to a hand-held mobile laser scanner.

By Usman Ahmed 28 Oct 2022

Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) of Nanosilica Using Nanosecond Laser

In an article published in Nanomaterials, researchers accomplished laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) of silica nanoparticle films by utilizing an inexpensive nanosecond laser with a central wavelength of 1064 nm.

By Pritam Roy 28 Oct 2022