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Caltech Scientists Discover Physical Mechanism to Grow Nanoscale Pillars in Numerous Patterns

Research paves way for new 3-D lithography method

26 Oct 2009

Molecule Designed to Identify Cyanide in Water Glows Under Ultraviolet Light

A small molecule designed to detect cyanide in water samples works quickly, is easy to use, and glows under ultraviolet or "black" light

22 Oct 2009

Research and Market Release New Handbook on "Optics of Nanomaterials"

Research and Markets, the leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of a new handbook "optics of nanomaterials" to their offering. While the chemistry, phy...

12 Oct 2009

Carl Zeiss Unveils Integrated Solution for Correlative Microscopy in Materials Analysis

In time for the 2009 Microscopy Conference in Graz, Austria, Carl Zeiss is presenting an integrated solution for correlative microscopy in materials analysis. Core elements of the link between light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are the sample holder and adapter, as well as software for the fast, automated relocation and examination of one and the same region of interest in the light microscope as well as in the SEM.

1 Sep 2009

PI Announces Availability of P-653 Miniature Piezo Motor Demo Kit

PI (Physik Instrumente)'s patented P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution.

25 Jul 2009

Researchers Develop New Blue Light Nanocrystals

Berkeley Lab researchers have produced non-toxic magnesium oxide nanocrystals that efficiently emit blue light and could also play a role in long-term storage of carbon dioxide, a potential means of tempering the effects of global warming.

21 Jul 2009

Coupling of Single Quantum Dots to Smooth Metal Films

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory's CNM Nanophotonics Group have measured how light emission from individual colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, or quantum dots, is modified when in proximity to smooth metal films.

20 Jul 2009

Artificial Optical Materials that can Bend Light in Unusual Ways

Xiang Zhang, a faculty scientist with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and professor at the University of California Berkeley, lead a study in which it was determined that the interactions of light and matter with spacetime, as predicted by general relativity, can be studied using the new breed of artificial optical materials that feature extraordinary abilities to bend light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

20 Jul 2009

25 Million Euros for Dutch Research into Photosynthetic Energy from Plants and Algae

The research programme Towards Biosolar Cells was granted a budget of 25 million euros by the Dutch Government. The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality recommended the programme because it will contribute to green energy, improve food supplies and a create a more sustainable biomass.

20 Jul 2009

Physicists Find Way to Explore Microscopic Systems Through Holographic Video

Physicists at New York University have developed a technique to record three-dimensional movies of microscopic systems, such as biological molecules, through holographic video. The work, which is reported in Optics Express, has potential to improve medical diagnostics and drug discovery.

20 Jul 2009