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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Advanced Precision Targeting and Sensor System

Northrop Grumman Corporation will demonstrate the latest generation of its LITENING Advanced Targeting (AT) pod, an advanced precision targeting and sensor system, during "Bold Quest," a U.S. Joint Forces Command-sponsored military exercise scheduled for Sept. 12-15 at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

21 Sep 2007

Revolutionary Intraocular Lens Treats Combined Eye Conditions at Once

Australians suffering from cataracts and pre-existing astigmatism, short sightedness or long sightedness can now benefit from a revolutionary intraocular lens (IOL) which treats the combined eye conditions at once and removes the need for distance glasses in 97 per cent of patients following surgery.

21 Sep 2007

Eblana Photonics Announces First Shipments of Single Wavelength Laser Diodes for Analog and Other Applications

Eblana Photonics Ltd. has announced first shipments of single wavelength laser diodes for analog and other applications that demand ultra-narrow linewidth and low phase noise operation. This latest product series extends and complements Eblana's existing family of cutting edge laser products which target high volume applications such as GPON, 10GBASE-LR/LRM/LW and 10.0G Fibre Channel.

21 Sep 2007

Lockheed Martin has Successfully Directed an Airborne Laser on a Missile-Shaped Target

Lockheed Martin announced today that the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Airborne Laser (ABL) team has demonstrated the capability to accurately point and focus the elements of the Lockheed Martin-developed Beam Control/Fire Control system on an airborne target.

21 Sep 2007

New Guidance System to Defeat Targets Close to Civilian Assets and Friendly Forces

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today unveiled the DAGR? a system developed with company funding to defeat targets close to civilian assets and friendly forces due to its precise accuracy and ability to minimize collateral damage. DAGR is a semi-active laser guidance kit that adapts to 2.75-inch/70mm rockets to provide guided-rocket performance comparable to that of the precision-strike laser-guided HELLFIRE II?missile.

20 Sep 2007

Cosmetology and Trichology Courses Offered by India-based Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery

I.C.L.S courses can be done by all graduates who have a keen interest in cosmetology profession as a career. I.C.L.S courses are offered in computerized and modular pattern to suit individual need.

20 Sep 2007

Australian Pilots Under Laser Fire

AUSTRALIA'S largest airline pilot body has called for a national, unified bid to end the dangerous practice of aiming laser lights at aircraft as the number of reported cases escalates.

20 Sep 2007

Laser Technology used in Fire Extinguisher Training

The BullsEye fire extinguisher training system uses laser technology to simulate the discharge of a dry chemical extinguisher for use in OSHA-mandated training.

20 Sep 2007

Boeing's Raygun Jumbo Jet

Senators are planning to cut budgets for the space interceptor portion of the controversial US missile defence programme, according to reports. However, it appears that a complementary scheme to blast enemy ICBMs shortly after takeoff using a giant laser cannon mounted in a jumbo jet will be fully funded.

20 Sep 2007

Radio Waves Offers New Possibility into Smaller and Simpler Equipment

Visible and ultraviolet laser light has been used for years to cool trapped atoms--and more recently larger objects--by reducing the extent of their thermal motion.

20 Sep 2007