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Broken Symmetries Offer Opportunities for the Control of Thermal Emissions

Radiative heat transfer is a universal physical phenomenon in the universe. Any object having a temperature over absolute zero tends to exchange thermal energy with the surroundings.

5 Dec 2022

Octave Photonics Releases the Comb-Offset Stabilization Module (COSMO) Simplifying Frequency-Comb Stabilization

Culminating years of research and development, Octave Photonics announces the release of the Comb-Offset Stabilization Module (COSMO), which provides a compact, convenient, and rugged solution for f-2f self-referencing a laser frequency comb.

From Octave Photonics 5 Dec 2022

Novel Approach for the Production of Extremely Energetic UV Light

Numerous photochemical processes depend on UV light from ineffective or unsafe light sources that the LED technology would find hard to substitute due to certain technical aspects.

2 Dec 2022

Tender X-Rays with New Monochromator Optics

Up until now, measuring with high sensitivity and high spatial resolution with X-Ray light in the delicate energy range of 1.5–5.0 keV has been incredibly laborious. However, this X-Ray light is excellent for examining biological systems and energy-producing components like batteries or catalysts.

1 Dec 2022

Utilizing Photonics Chip to Amplify Light

Perhaps one of the most significant technological advancements underpinning the current information society is the possibility to accomplish quantum-limited amplification of optical signals enclosed in optical fibers.

1 Dec 2022

Realization of the First Continuous-Wave Deep-UV Laser Diode Laser

The world’s first room-temperature continuous-wave lasing of a deep-ultraviolet laser diode (wavelengths down to UV-C region) was completed by a research team at Nagoya University’s Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability (IMaSS) in central Japan, under the direction of 2014 Nobel laureate Hiroshi Amano.

25 Nov 2022

New Model Paves the Way Toward Sustainable Optical Devices

A new study has shown how the glass-like shells of diatoms tend to help such microscopic organisms execute photosynthesis in dim conditions.

24 Nov 2022

Optical Chip to Train Machine Learning Hardware

An optical chip has been developed by a multi-institution research group that has the potential to train machine learning hardware.

23 Nov 2022

Future of Fibre Optic Switches

Optical fibre switches will play an ever-increasing role in future network deployments for routing, protection, bypass, remote monitoring, sensing, and testing, used in data traffic routing, and cross connects with the future potential of wavelength routing.

23 Nov 2022

Explore New Innovations with Dahua Full-Color Camera

Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, has been accelerating the innovation and exploration of Full-color Technology.

From Dahua Technology USA 23 Nov 2022

New Light Source with Record Parameters Produces Ultrashort Infrared Pulses

A new light source produces ultrashort infrared pulses with previously unachieved peak intensities and stability at wavelengths around 12 µm.

22 Nov 2022

$Diffraction-Limited Mirrors Used to Produce Ultra-High Resolution Holographic Gratings$

Diffraction-Limited Mirrors Used to Produce Ultra-High Resolution Holographic Gratings

Optical Surfaces Ltd. is a leading international manufacturer of large diameter, ultra-smooth off-axis parabolic mirrors for demanding applications.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 22 Nov 2022

Researchers Propose a New Imaging Strategy for Multimode Optical Fibers

As far as light-guiding applications are concerned, multimode optical fibers (MMFs) are known to be hair-thin strands of glass that are universal.

21 Nov 2022

Researchers Monitor the Deformation Characteristics of Landslides with Optical Remote Sensing

In an article published in Remote Sensing, researchers suggested a technique to indirectly observe the deformation features of landslides by extracting anomalous vegetation coverage information, particularly for the high-mountain inaccessible landslides in southwest China.

By Pritam Roy 21 Nov 2022

VIAVI Boosts Optical Production with Multimillion-dollar Arizona Plant

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) today announced it has opened its new production facility in Chandler, Arizona. The company has added to U.S. manufacturing capacity as it has grown its presence in the state, including the move of its global headquarters.

From Viavi Solutions 18 Nov 2022