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Laser-Based Artificial Neuron Mimics Nerve Cell Functions at Lightning Speed

Researchers have developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, dynamics and information processing of a biological graded neuron.

19 Dec 2024

MKS Announces Ophir® 150 K-W High Accuracy, Very High-Power Laser Sensor for Industrial and Defense Applications

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® 150 K-W Very High Power Laser Sensor for measuring very high power levels up to 150 kW with exceptional accuracy and dependable performance.

19 Dec 2024

New Lidar System to Combat Plastic Pollution

In a recent study published in the journal Optics Letters, researchers from the Institute for Laser Technology created a new hyperspectral Raman imaging lidar system that can remotely detect and identify different kinds of plastics.

18 Dec 2024

Laser-Plasma Acceleration Paves the Way for Future Discoveries

Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have accelerated electrons to high energies in less than a foot using a supersonic sheet of gas and two lasers.

12 Dec 2024

Revolutionizing Silicon Photonics: GeSn-Based Continuous-Wave Lasers

This study explores the development of Group-IV semiconductor lasers for cryogenic applications, demonstrating continuous-wave operation at low current densities and highlighting the potential for integration into silicon-based photonic systems.

12 Dec 2024

A Novel Silicon-Based Continuous-Wave Laser: A New Frontier in Photonics

This novel electrically pumped Group IV laser on silicon wafers marks a significant advancement in photonic integrated circuits and energy-efficient technology.

10 Dec 2024

Real-Time Temperature Monitoring in Combustion with SS-CRS Technique

SS-CRS thermometry with air lasing offers a reliable, non-intrusive method for real-time temperature diagnostics in combustion and environmental monitoring.

9 Dec 2024

Ultrafast Lasers for Unprecedented Light Generation

Clara Saraceno, Professor of Photonics and Ultrafast Laser Science at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, wishes to pioneer a new area: In her EXPLORE project, she is designing ultrafast lasers that alter plasma properties such that tiny laser sources can be used to generate previously unreachable light in an energy-efficient manner.

5 Dec 2024

Domino Helps Beverage Manufacturers Optimise Production Lines for Future Code Requirements with NEW Dx-Series Laser Coders

Domino Printing Sciences’ (Domino) newly launched, next-generation CO2 laser coders, the Dx-Series, are positioned to help beverage manufacturers prepare for future high-resolution coding requirements with no loss in production performance.

4 Dec 2024

Integrating Laser Technology and Deep Learning for Conveyor Safety

In a recent article, researchers present a conveyor belt monitoring system integrating laser scanning and deep learning for real-time defect detection, improving safety and efficiency in industrial environments.

26 Nov 2024