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Novel Laser Approach for Controlling Specific Vibrations of Water Molecules

Converting methane into hydrogen is crucial for clean energy and agriculture. This reaction requires water and a catalyst. Publishing in Science, EPFL researchers have used a novel laser approach to control specific vibrations of a water molecule, which can affect the efficiency of the reaction.

7 May 2014

AWR Certification Complete for TALON Laser-Guided Rocket on Apache AH-64D/E Attack Helicopter

Raytheon Company and the U.S. Army have completed the certification process for air worthiness release (AWR) of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) on the Apache AH-64D/E Attack helicopter. The AWR certification provides for potential operational employment of the TALON weapon system on U.S. Army Apaches and Apaches in international fleets.

5 May 2014

The U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin Contract to Develop Weapons Grade Fiber Laser

The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $25 million contract to design, build and test a 60-kilowatt electric laser to be integrated and tested in a truck-mounted weapon system demonstrator. The laser weapon is designed to significantly improve the warfighters' ability to counter rockets, artillery, mortars and unmanned aerial threats.

26 Apr 2014

Research and Markets Adds Report on LiDAR Market to its Offering

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "LiDAR Market by Components, Product Types & Applications - Analysis & Forecast to 2018" report to their offering.

26 Apr 2014

Daylight Solutions Wins CLEO/Laser Focus World Innovation Award for Spero Laser-Based Infrared Microscope

The CLEO: 2014 co-sponsors and Laser Focus World today announced Daylight Solutions as the winner of this year’s CLEO/Laser Focus World Innovation Award.

25 Apr 2014

LASER COMPONENTS Creates Silicon APD Solution for Short-Range Laser Rangefinders

LASER COMPONENTS has created a proven Silicon APD solution for short-range laser rangefinders.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 23 Apr 2014

Researchers Develop Technique to Aim High-Energy Laser Beam into Clouds to Summon Showers

The adage "Everyone complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it," may one day be obsolete if researchers at the University of Central Florida's College of Optics & Photonics and the University of Arizona further develop a new technique to aim a high-energy laser beam into clouds to make it rain or trigger lightning.

21 Apr 2014

Comprehensive Report on Chinese Market for Laser Equipment

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research and Forecast of China Laser Equipment Market" report to their offering.

18 Apr 2014

Advanced Laser Imaging to Demonstrate Virtual 3D Immersive Environments at Forensics Europe Expo

Advanced Laser Imaging Ltd, a world leader in the use of laser scanning and photogrammetry techniques, is aiming to revolutionise police investigation and criminal justice procedures with its virtual 3D immersive environments and analysis techniques.

18 Apr 2014

SPAR International: Neptec to Highlight OPAL-120 Obscurant-Penetrating 3D Laser Scanners

Neptec Technologies Corp., a leading developer of innovative 3D robotic vision products, has announced that it will be demonstrating the OPAL-120, the newest addition to its OPAL 2.0 family of obscurant-penetrating 3D laser scanners for harsh environments, at SPAR International in Colorado Springs from April 14 to 17.

16 Apr 2014