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Optical Tweezers Squeeze Tiny Bead Attached to Human Stem Cell

After using optical tweezers to squeeze a tiny bead attached to the outside of a human stem cell, researchers now know how mechanical forces can trigger a key signaling pathway in the cells.

11 Feb 2015

Photonics West: Ophir Photonics Announces Expansion of BeamWatch Family of Industrial Laser Beam Profilers

Ophir Photonics, global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation company, today announced the expansion of the BeamWatch® family of industrial laser beam profilers at Photonics West. BeamWatch is the industry's first non-contact, focus spot size and position monitor for very high power YAG, fiber, and diode lasers.

From Ophir Photonics Group 11 Feb 2015

Global Military Laser Systems Market Forecast to Grow at 7.97% CAGR

ReportsnReports.com adds Global Military Laser Systems Market 2015-2019 research report of 69 pages that says laser systems in airborne laser mine detection are an emerging trend in the market. Airborne laser mine detection systems can detect and localize floating and near-surface mines, for wide-area applicability in a short period of time.

9 Feb 2015

Photonics West 2015: II-VI to Debut New High Power Fiber Laser Pump Module

II-VI Incorporated II-VI SUWTECH will introduce a new high power fiber laser pump module at Photonics West 2015.

9 Feb 2015

JDSU to Showcase New Laser Technology at SPIE Photonics West 2015

JDSU today announced new laser technology will be on display at SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco from February 10 - 12, 2015. JDSU will feature new laser products that enable a wide range of advanced micro materials and macro materials processing applications.

6 Feb 2015

JDSU to Launch Five New Turnkey Fiber Laser and Direct-Diode Laser Systems

JDSU today announced that it will introduce five new turnkey fiber laser and direct-diode laser systems for use by machine tool manufacturers for macro-materials processing applications.

4 Feb 2015

New, Ultra-Fast Laser with Multiple Applications for Skin Care

Dr. Harold Lancer, always at the forefront of emerging technology in medical aesthetic devices, introduces his use of PicoWay - a new, ultra-fast laser with multiple applications reflecting the doctor's own revolutionary approach to skin care. PicoWay, was originally designed for the removal of multi-color tattoos, however, Dr. Lancer has pioneered the use of the device for the correction of fine lines and wrinkles as well as the improvement of skin texture and tone – all with minimal discomfort and minimized downtime.

3 Feb 2015

SLAC Researchers Adapt New Techniques to Precisely Align Samples for X-Ray Laser Targeting

X-ray devices have long been used to see the inner structure of things, from bone breaks in the human body to the contents of luggage at airport security checkpoints. But to see life's chemistry and exotic materials at the scale of individual atoms, you need a far more powerful X-ray device.

3 Feb 2015

Nanosecond Laser Therapy Could Reverse Age-Related Macular Degeneration

A new technique reported in the February 2015 issue of The FASEB Journal suggests that during early stages, it might be possible to reverse age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness that is currently irreversible. The treatment involving a nanosecond laser may also have further implications for other eye diseases such as diabetic macular oedema, diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity.

3 Feb 2015

JDSU Reaches Milestone Shipment of Over 2,000 Kilowatt-Class Fiber Laser Modules

JDSU today announced that it has shipped more than 2,000 kilowatt-class fiber laser modules since their introduction in 2011 reconfirming JDSU's ongoing contribution to the global fiber laser market. The laser modules are integrated into JDSU CORELIGHT fiber laser engines for the macro materials processing market.

3 Feb 2015