Laser News

RSS

New Optogenetic Technology Activates Immune Response to Attack Tumor Cells in Mice

A new optogenetic technology developed at UMass Medical School, called optogenetic immunomodulation, is capable of turning on immune cells to attack melanoma tumors in mice. Using near-infrared light, UMMS researchers have shown they can selectively activate an immune response by controlling the flow of calcium ions into the cell. This breakthrough could lead to less invasive, and more controlled and selective, immunotherapies for cancer treatment.

17 Feb 2016

TOPTICA Photonics to Showcase New Laser Technologies at Moscone Center in San Francisco

New products to be shown at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from February 13th – 18th include ultra-stable diode lasers and powerful femtosecond fiber lasers, as well as frequency combs and terahertz systems.

15 Feb 2016

Lumentum Announces Availability of PicoBlade 2 Ultrafast Laser

Lumentum Holdings Inc. today announced that it has dramatically reduced the size of its industry-leading PicoBlade ultrafast laser. Available today, the PicoBlade 2 provides additional capabilities in a footprint 50 % smaller than its predecessor. PicoBlade 2 will be at Lumentum’s booth #2017 at Photonics West at Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif.

15 Feb 2016

3D Laser Scanning Helps Renovate Spaces and Preserves Places

When you want to preserve a place or enhance a space, sometimes the best approach is to take a laser to it.

12 Feb 2016

2 W of High Power Tunable Green-Yellow Lasers Introduced

TOPTICA’s frequency-doubled diode lasers now reach 2 Watts output power at 560 nm wavelength with several nanometers tuning range, allowing to use diode laser-based technology around 560 nm with high power.

From TOPTICA Photonics 10 Feb 2016

UAlberta Researchers 'Weld' Neurons Together Using Ultrashort Laser Pulses

A research team based in the Faculty of Engineering has developed a method of connecting neurons, using ultrashort laser pulses—a breakthrough technique that opens the door to new medical research and treatment opportunities.

10 Feb 2016

Holger Müller Redesigning Atom Interferometer for Precise Measurements of Distance and Gravity

Holger Müller applied for his first patent at age 14 — an invention to boost TV resolution. “There was a shop that fixed TVs near where we lived in Munich, and they had thrown one away,” he recalls. “I schlepped it home and realized that inside they had a complete schematic.

10 Feb 2016