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Researchers Create 3D Images that Hover in 'Thin Air'

In a recently published paper, researchers detail the potential technique formulated to create a 3D image projection, previously only seen in fiction.

26 Jan 2018

Sound Waves Used to Enhance Optical Communication

Sound waves can be used to create ultraminiature optical diodes; minute enough to fit onto a computer chip. This may develop future optical communications.

24 Jan 2018

Superconducting Radio-Frequency Cryomodule for X-Ray Laser

Researchers created the first superconducting radio-frequency cryomodule - the first of 37, powering a machine transforming atomic X-ray imaging.

23 Jan 2018

Technique to Develop Class of Optical Materials and Devices

A method for developing new categories of optical materials and devices, which would enable the creation of cloaking/light bending devices has been devised.

19 Jan 2018

SPIE Photonics West—The world's largest photonics technologies event, consisting of three conferences and two world-class exhibitions

Attend SPIE Photonics West 2018, the world's largest annual event for the photonics, laser, and biomedical optics industries. $$IMAGE$$ Join thousands of your peers – scientists, engineers, and executives...

From SPIE 19 Jan 2018

Si Lasers Set to Revolutionize Integrated Si Photonics

Si lasers are key to realizing integrated Si photonics. Integrated Si photonics adds to the industries of "optoelectronics" and "microelectronics".

18 Jan 2018

Greenhouse Material To Enhance Photosynthetic Effectiveness

Engineers have been given a grant to create a scalable, economical greenhouse material that enhances photosynthetic effectiveness.

17 Jan 2018

Visit Delta Optical Thin Film A/S at SPIE BiOS/Photonics West 2018

After the holiday season our team is excited to be heading to San Francisco from January 27 to February 1 to exhibit at SPIE BiOS and Photonics West 2018 as the world's largest event for the photonics industry. $$IMAG...

From Delta Optical Thin Film A/S 9 Jan 2018

Innovative Micro-Spectrometer Might Make Its Way into Smartphone in the Future

An innovative spectrometer, small enough to be inexpensively and easily incorporated into a smartphone, gets us one step closer to checking whether food is fresh, the quality of ambient air, or whether a lump is malignant.

21 Dec 2017

Easy-to-Manufacture Smart Windows May Help Keep Cars Cool in Summer

Prototype windows capable of switching from reflective to clear with the simple incorporation of a liquid were demonstrated by researchers. The new switchable windows are easy to make and could make office buildings more energy efficient or soon keep parked cars cool in the sun.

14 Dec 2017