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Simple Method Improves Resolution of Conventional Wide-Field Optical Microscopes

Researchers at the UT-research institute MESA+ have developed a method to improve the resolution of a conventional wide-field optical microscope. Scattered light usually reduces the resolution of conventional optical microscopes.

29 Apr 2015

Novel Smartphone-Based Device for Accurate Molecular Diagnosis of Tumors

A device developed by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators may bring rapid, accurate molecular diagnosis of tumors and other diseases to locations lacking the latest medical technology. In their report appearing in PNAS Early Edition, the researchers describe a smartphone-based device that uses the kind of technology used to make holograms to collect detailed microscopic images for digital analysis of the molecular composition of cells and tissues.

16 Apr 2015

Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy Helps to Capture Comprehensive Microscopic Images of Ultra-Small Bacteria

Researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of the Department of Energy and the University of California have captured the first comprehensive microscopic images of ultra-small bacteria.

2 Mar 2015

Zurich Instruments Introduces MFLI Lock-in Amplifier in Two Variants

Zurich Instruments, the technology leader for lock-in amplifiers, again demonstrates the fastest innovation rate in the industry and releases the specifications for two new products simultaneously.

31 Jan 2015

New Chaotic Cavity Semiconductor Laser Could Improve Quality of Next Generation Imaging Applications

A new semiconductor laser developed at Yale has the potential to significantly improve the imaging quality of the next generation of high-tech microscopes, laser projectors, photo lithography, holography, and biomedical imaging.

20 Jan 2015

Olympus BioScapes Announces Winners of 2014 Digital Imaging Competition

The Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition® 2014 is the world’s foremost forum for exhibiting amazing microscope images of life science subjects. When seen under the microscope, subjects ranging from algae to zebrafish look attractive, strange and astonishing. Incredible views of the unseen universe won top prizes in the competition.

18 Dec 2014

New 5 Megapixel SC50 Microscope Camera from Olympus

Designed for the convenience of everyday use and ideal under low light conditions, the new 5 megapixel SC50 microscope camera from Olympus is built on the latest CMOS chip technology to deliver improved speed, sensitivity and resolution at a truly affordable price.

18 Nov 2014

History Uncovered with High-Resolution Light Microscopy

A new application note from Olympus explores how, moving into the future of cultural heritage research, the latest high-resolution light microscopy is rapidly advancing our knowledge of the past. Discovering and unde...

4 Nov 2014

Three Additional Patents Sought for Visualant ChromaID Technology

Visualant, Inc., a leading provider of disruptive light-based technologies, announced today that Intellectual Ventures has filed three additional patents focused upon both unique applications of the Visualant ChromaID™ technology and advancements to the technology itself.

29 Oct 2014

2.5kW Fiber-Coupled Diode Laser System for Materials Processing Applications

DILAS, the diode laser company, now offers a higher power fiber-coupled diode laser system for materials processing applications with output power of 2.5kW at 980nm.

29 Sep 2014