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Researchers Demonstrate Superfast Occurrence of All-Optical Switching Via Nanometer-Scale

Ultrafast light-driven magnetization control on a nanometer length scale is critical for achieving competitive bit sizes in next-generation information encoded technology.

16 Jun 2022

Researchers Create New Method of Using Light Polarization to Enhance Data Storage Density and Computing Performance

The latest study employs multiple polarization channels for parallel processing, increasing computing density through several orders of magnitude over traditional electronic chips.

16 Jun 2022

Low Cost, High Performance Stepper Motor Translation Stages / Linear Slides for Automation

PI introduces the new L-836 Stepper Motor Linear Slides, a newly designed motorized linear translation stage family that combines high performance, small dimensions, and low cost of ownership.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 16 Jun 2022

Lens Design Adapted to Fit Existing Radiation Tolerant Camera

Resolve Optics has developed a custom 16 mm focal length fixed focus lens for a leading nuclear systems integrator.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 15 Jun 2022

Scientists Create an Ideal Nodal Ring in the Visible Region Using 1D Photonic Crystals

The photonic Dirac cone is a type of degenerate state with linear dispersion that may be found in many two-dimensional photonic crystals.

14 Jun 2022

Prior Scientific introduces CS200 joysticks and touchscreen to control Prior stages and focus drives, and motorized accessories

Prior Scientific, a manufacturer of microscopy solutions and precision optical and electromechanical equipment, today announced the launch of the CS200 line of joysticks. These joysticks offer a simple, ergonomic, and co...

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 14 Jun 2022

Luxinar is Showcasing its CO2 Laser Sources at Laser Korea 2022

Leading laser manufacturer Luxinar is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting its CO2 laser sources in Hall 4, on Booth #4G22, at this year’s Laser Korea.

From Luxinar Ltd 14 Jun 2022

MKS Announces Ophir® Low-SWaP, Long-Range MWIR Lens for Drone and Small Gimbal Applications

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® LightIR 18-225 mm MWIR f/4 continuous zoom lens, the newest addition to the LightIR family of low SWaP, high-performance, motorized continuous zoom lenses.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 14 Jun 2022

Researchers Discover New Tool for Atmospheric Detection

Due to their distinctive characteristics of high peak power, short pulse length, and broad spectral coverage, ultrafast laser technologies provide novel options for remote sensing of atmospheric contaminants and dangerous biological agents.

10 Jun 2022

Researchers Create Portable and Tunable Electro-Optic Modulator for Free Storage Applications

Electro-optic modulators regulate the properties of light in response to electrical impulses and are used in a variety of applications ranging from sensing to metrology and telecommunications.

8 Jun 2022

Scientists Develop All-Optical Switching Method to Make Optical Computing and Communication Systems More Sustainable

At Tampere University, a team of photonics researchers has presented a new method to manage a light beam with another beam at ultra-low power via a special plasmonic metasurface in a linear medium.

7 Jun 2022

Chromium Compounds Can Substitute Precious Metals in Photon Upconversion

Chemical applications that are sustainable must be able to use renewable energy sources, renewable raw materials, and naturally occurring elements.

6 Jun 2022

Researchers Analyze Various Functional LC Devices for AR/VR Displays

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have the power to change how humans perceive and interact with digital data.

3 Jun 2022

Nüvü’s EMCCD for Nanosatellites

Nüvü Came¯ras is on its way to occupying a prime position in space exploration with the development of its proprietary low light imaging solution for nanosatellites.

From NUVU Cameras 3 Jun 2022

Creaform Adds Two High-Performance Scanners to the HandySCAN 3D | SILVER Series

Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. and the worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, announced today that it is launching two scanners with great price-performance ratios as part of its HandySCAN 3DTM | SILVER Series solution suite.

From Creaform Inc. 2 Jun 2022