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AFM Probe Records Sounds Originating from Insects

A team of Clarkson University scientists led by Prof. Igor Sokolov are using atomic force microscopy (AFM) to record sounds emanating from inside living insects like flies, mosquitoes and ladybugs.

14 May 2010

DiCon LED Microscope Illuminator Expanded to Include IR Wavelengths

DiCon LED is excited to announce the expansion of available wavelength selections in the LED Microscope Illuminator to include 730nm and 850nm options.

11 May 2010

Researchers Attempt Microscopic Chemical Imaging for Starch Granule Analysis

A team of researchers at the Kansas State University made a scientific first by applying microscopic level chemical imaging to analyze single starch granules.

11 May 2010

OSA’s Journal Highlights Breakthroughs in Polarization of Light

It has been known for many years that careful control of the polarization of light can impact optics and photonics technologies.

11 May 2010

New Sapphire 488 nm Laser from Coherent Ideal for Fluorescence-Based Applications

A new Sapphire™ LP laser from Coherent, Inc. extends this family of compact, CW, visible lasers to higher powers by offering 200 mW of output at the popular 488 nm wavelength.

10 May 2010

Coherent Expands Sapphire Series of CW Visible Lasers

Coherent, Inc. has expanded its Sapphire™ family of compact CW visible lasers with the first 458 nm (blue) offering based on the company’s unique optically pumped semiconductor laser (OPSL) technology.

10 May 2010

New Software-Based Microscopic Tool Accelerates Research in Fat-Melting Drugs

Anglers rely on fish finders to help them locate the big catch. Now Tel Aviv University researchers in tissue engineering have developed a "fat finder" that can help scientists accelerate their research into new fat-melting drugs.

7 May 2010

Scanning Probe Microscope Helps to Reveal Unique Properties of Nanoscale Materials

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7 May 2010

Leica Partners with Sensofar to Offer New Solution for Advanced Optical Profiling

Sensofar-Tech, Terrassa, Spain and Leica Microsystems (Schweiz AG) have agreed to expand their cooperation whereby Sensofar is to supply technology and components for an optical system that complements Leica’s line of products for industrial applications.

6 May 2010

PTL Purchases Morphologi G3 Image Analysis System for Material Analysis

Particle Technology Labs (Chicago, USA) has added the Morphologi G3 from Malvern Instruments to the extensive range of technologies it has available for analyzing its clients’ materials.

6 May 2010