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The First Ever Functioning X-Ray Laser in Ireland

More than 25 years ago it took a nuclear explosion under the Nevada desert to power the world’s first X-ray laser. Now, Queen's University Belfast is set to unveil recent progress towards producing the first ever functioning X-ray laser in Ireland.

18 Aug 2008

Specially-Prepared Light Moves Through Open Channels

Materials such as milk, paper, white paint and tissue are opaque because they scatter light, not because they absorb it. But no matter how great the scattering, light is always able to get through the material in question.

18 Aug 2008

New Phase Doppler Laser Added to Suite of High-Tech Measurement Systems

A new Phase Doppler laser has been added to a suite of high-tech, unique (within Australia) measurement systems that UQ researchers are using to help industry clients achieve cost, energy and efficiency savings.

18 Aug 2008

Laser-Based Sigma7500 Provides Productivity Substantially Higher Than E-Beam Pattern Generators

Micronic Laser Systems AB, today received an order for a Sigma7500 system from an Asian chipmaker. The system is scheduled for delivery during the current year.

18 Aug 2008

New Approach to Optical Nanopatterning Meeting Air Force Needs

An AFOSR-funded, Princeton-based professor, Dr. Craig Arnold, has been researching a new approach to optical nanopatterning, the forming of nanometer scale patterns on a substrate. This technology will have an impact on a variety of current and future Air Force needs.

17 Aug 2008

Company Cited for Driving Growth and Profitability Through Innovation Strategy

Corning Incorporated announced today the company has received the 2008 Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award by the Product Development + Management Association (PDMA), the leading global advocate for product development and innovation.

15 Aug 2008

IRIDEX IQ Laser Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

IRIDEX Corporation announces receipt of FDA 510(k) clearance for its Family of IRIDEX IQ Laser Systems. This clearance covers the IRIDEX IQ 532, IQ 577, IQ 630-670, and IQ 810 Laser Systems and their associated delivery devices to deliver laser energy in either CW-Pulse(TM), MicroPulse(TM) or LongPulse(TM) mode. These Laser Systems are intended for a wide range of specific applications in the medical specialties of ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat (ENT)/otolaryngology and dermatology.

15 Aug 2008

StockerYale Receives Follow-On Order for Pulsed Thulium Doped Fiber Laser

StockerYale, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of structured light lasers, LED modules and specialty optical fibers for industrial OEMs, medical and defense markets, today announced it had received a follow-on development order from one the world's largest defense contractors for the Company's pulsed Thulium Doped Fiber Laser (TDFL).

14 Aug 2008

Company Signs Over $15 Million in Contracts for Visible Lasers

QPC Lasers Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of high-brightness, high-power semiconductor lasers, today announced that it has received an order from an undisclosed global leader in digital information equipment, including copiers, scanners, printers, projectors and other electronic devices.

13 Aug 2008

Boeing Achieved Key Milestone in Advanced Tactical Laser Program

The Boeing Company has successfully completed the first ground test of the entire weapon system integrated aboard the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) aircraft, achieving a key milestone in the ATL Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration program.

13 Aug 2008