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Scientists Produce New Type of Acoustic Laser

It was an idea born out of curiosity in the physics lab, but now a new type of 'laser' for generating ultra-high frequency sound waves instead of light has taken a major step towards becoming a unique and highly useful 21st century technology.

17 Jun 2009

Fluoptics' Industry-First Optical Imaging System Enhances Detection and Helps Surgery

Leti, a leading global research center committed to creating and commercializing innovation in micro- and nanotechnologies, announced today that it has launched a new company, Fluoptics, that will improve surgery of some types of cancers.

17 Jun 2009

Oclaro Introduces New Focus 1064nm High Power Laser

Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR) , the newly named optics and photonics company following the merger of Bookham and Avanex, has introduced a 1064nm capability to its portfolio of New Focus(TM) high power SWL-7500 single wavelength lasers for Raman spectroscopy.

17 Jun 2009

Light Emitting Probes Represent Significant Step in Scrutinizing the Behaviors of Proteins

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created bright, stable and bio-friendly nanocrystals that act as individual investigators of activity within a cell.

16 Jun 2009

Zecotek Photonics Announces Market Response to New Continuous Wave Narrow-Band Ti: Sapphire Laser

Zecotek Photonics Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ZMS)(FRANKFURT:W1I), a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that the market response to its new Continuous Wave Narrow-Band Ti: Sapphire Laser, the Tisarius-D-scan narrow-line laser, endorses Zecotek's growing reputation as a provider of leading edge photonic research tools.

15 Jun 2009

New Approach to Common Cause of Blindness

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in collaboration with lead investigators at the University of Kentucky have identified a new target for the diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in older Americans.

14 Jun 2009

Coppertone Polarized Lenses Education Campaign Touts Importance of Sun Safety for Eyes

With sun safety a growing concern for consumers and the sun season upon us, Vision-Ease Lens (VEL), manufacturer of Coppertone™ polarized lenses, and The Skin Cancer Foundation are working together to educate consumers about the importance of sun protection for the eyes.

8 Jun 2009

FRT Introduces New Affordable Optical Tool for Non-Contact Film Thickness Measurements

FRT, a trusted partner for industry-proven metrological surface measuring systems, presents a new optical film thickness measuring tool at this year's Laser 2009 in Munich. The new MicroSpy FT non-destructively measures coatings that transparent or semi-transparent in the visible and near-infrared spectrum of light.

8 Jun 2009

Prize Acknowledges Work in Manipulation of Microscopic Objects with Light

The Fresnel Prize recognizes the highest level of excellence amongst emerging researchers, under the age of 35, in the field of photonics. Two awards are given every second year, to fundamental and applied aspects. This year the award for applied photonics has been presented to Prof. Romain Quidant from ICFO.

7 Jun 2009

The First Choice in Xenon Automobile Lighting

With its high-pressure, gas discharge Xenarc D2 Cool Blue lamps OSRAM has a xenon solution that produces a very high-contrast light with a colour temperature of 5000 Kelvin and a special, bluecoated outer sleeve. Its 3,200 lumens of luminous flux, light yield of 89 lumens per watt and operating life of 2,500 hours make the Xenarc D2 Cool Blue the first choice in xenon automobile lighting. In addition, its characteristic light adds a special touch to a car’s appearance.

5 Jun 2009