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Dionne Lab is Developing an Optical Filter to Separate Mirrored Molecules

Molecules developed in labs frequently have a disadvantage that is mysteriously avoided by nature. The problem refers to the fact that a number of molecules are chiral, meaning they have an asymmetrical structure.

26 Sep 2017

FDA Approval Awarded for Quantel Medical’s New Easyret Photocoagulator Laser

Quantel Medical today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 25, 2017 for the innovative new Easyret fully integrated 577nm yellow photocoagulator, which is used to treat certain forms of macular edema and peripheral retinal pathologies.

28 Jul 2017

New Microscope Combines Various Microscopy Techniques to Produce Clearer Images

Hari Shroff, PhD, and his colleagues from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) have developed an innovative microscope that combines various microscopy techniques to enhance resolution and contrast in thick biological samples.

30 Jun 2017

Physicists Observe Changes in Vision-Enabling Interaction Between Light and Matter

Physicists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are now observing a daily phenomenon in a new light.

27 Jun 2017

OmniVision, Precision Optics Join Forces to Develop Miniaturized and High-Quality Optical Solution for Endoscopes

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, together with Precision Optics Corp., a leader in optical technology for medical devices, announced a collaboration to develop a miniaturized, high-quality optical solution based on OmniVision's OV6948 image sensor technology integrated with three Precision Optics Microprecision™ lenses.

14 Jun 2017

Laser-Based Optical Manipulation Technique for Manipulating 3D Motion of Living Cells

An optical manipulation method with the ability to freely control the orientation, position, as well as shape of microscopic samples with complex shapes has been developed by Professor YongKeun Park and his team from the Department of Physics at KAIST.

26 May 2017

New Metasurface-Based Technology Reduces Duration of MRI Scans

A new metasurface-based technology has been designed and tested by scientists from the Netherlands and Russia in order to improve the local sensitivity of MRI scanners on human test subjects for the very first time.

26 May 2017

Researchers Monitor the Scattering Behavior of Electrons in a Non-Conducting Material

The scattering behavior of electrons in a non-conducting material has been monitored in real-time by an international team of physicists. Their insights could be of efficient use in radiotherapy.

23 May 2017

Researchers Develop a Novel Way to Determine Crystal Type Based on Optics

A novel analysis technique is expected to bring about advancements in the understanding of nanocrystal reactions and precision of nanocrystal engineering.

19 May 2017

European X-Ray Laser Generates the First X-Ray Laser Light

In the metropolitan region of Hamburg, the biggest X-ray laser in the world, the European XFEL, has reached the last significant milestone before the official opening in September. Most of this 3.4 km long facility is located in underground tunnels and it has now generated its first X-ray laser light.

5 May 2017