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Activation of Neurons with Light by Means of Semiconductor Photoelectrodes

Understanding the mechanisms by which the brain functions is one of the most complex challenges in science. One important aspect is the electrical conduction of stimuli in nerve cells. In order to study neuronal circuits, a sharp metal electrode is usually inserted into the brain to introduce a current.

20 Feb 2009

New Imaging Technique Developed by Researchers Overcomes Limit of Diffraction

A new imaging technique developed by researchers at the University of Illinois overcomes the limit of diffraction and can reveal the atomic structure of a single nanocrystal with a resolution of less than one angstrom (less than one hundred-millionth of a centimeter).

18 Feb 2009

Major Technology Advancements in BiCMOS Platform to Enable New Optoelectronics Applications

X-FAB Silicon Foundries, the leading analog/mixed-signal foundry and expert in "More than Moore" technologies, today announced five new options for its 0.6 micrometer BiCMOS technology platform, two of which deliver first-of-a-kind capabilities for the emerging and rapidly expanding optoelectronics market.

18 Feb 2009

Roller Coaster Ride Continues in LCD Panel and Equipment Sales

TFT-LCD equipment grew 30% in 2008 but will drop 41% in 2009, according to the report LCD Market: Technology Directions and Market Analysis, recently published by The Information Network a New Tripoli, PA-based market research company.

17 Feb 2009

The Structure's Graded Depths Arrest Light at Multiple Locations and Different Frequencies

Light waves transmit data with much greater speed than do electrical signals, says Qiaoqiang Gan, a Ph.D. candidate at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. If they are guided with sufficient precision inside the tiny circuits of an electronic chip, they can bring about applications in spectroscopy, sensing and medical imaging.

17 Feb 2009

NTU Signs Letter of Intent with Carl Zeiss

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has inked a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Carl Zeiss SMT, a global leader in innovative lithography optics, optical and particle-beam based analysis and measuring systems. The LOI formalizes a strategic partnership and collaboration which is set to open up new opportunities in nanomaterials and materials science research.

17 Feb 2009

Full Colour Range of Displays using Quantum Dot Technology

Nanoco Technologies is producing a full colour range of displays using their proprietary quantum dots which includes their cadmium free quantum dot technology (CFQDTM).

15 Feb 2009

New Spectroscopy Technique May Help Detect Deadly Disease Early

A team of researchers in Chicago has developed a way to examine cell biopsies and detect never-before-seen signs of early-stage pancreatic cancer, according to a new paper in the Optical Society (OSA) journal Optics Letters. Though the new technique has not yet proven effective in double-blind clinical trials, it may one day help diagnose cancers of the pancreas and, potentially, other organs at their earliest and most treatable stages, before they spread.

13 Feb 2009

Worldwide Optical, TEM and SEM Microscope Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts

Research and Markets has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Worldwide Optical, Transmission TEM, and Scanning SEM Electron Microscope Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2009 to 2015" to their offering.

11 Feb 2009

Luna Innovations Announces Solar Cell Research Published in Nature Materials

The paper titled "Endohedral fullerenes for organic photovoltaic devices" presents a unique approach to enhance flexible, plastic solar cells, also known as organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, by modifying the acceptor material rather than the donor material.

11 Feb 2009