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Researchers Solve Momentum Paradox of Light

Researchers from Aalto University have recently demonstrated that an atomic mass density wave accompanies each and every photon in a transparent medium.

3 Jul 2017

Novel Multi-Chip LED with Lens Enhances Camera Flash Applications

Osram Opto Semiconductors launches a new generation of the Oslux LED for mobile devices. For the first time, two LED chips and a lens have been combined into a module.

28 Jun 2017

Lumentum Launches New Products at Laser World of Photonics Munich

The latest products, from Lumentum Holdings Inc., addressing the dynamic industrial diode laser, 3D sensing, and commercial laser markets, will be launched by the company at Laser World of Photonics Munich in Munich, Germany, from June 26 - June 29, 2017, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Hall A2 – Stand: #320.

27 Jun 2017

Zygo Corporation Introduces Verifire™ HDX Laser Interferometer with Ultrahigh-Resolution and Imaging for Precise 3D Metrology of Optical Components and Systems

Zygo Corporation is pleased to introduce the Verifire™ HDX laser interferometer system with ultra-high spatial resolution and advanced imaging for measuring surface form and transmitted wavefront of high-performance optical components and systems.

From Zygo Corporation 23 Jun 2017

New Molecular Thermometer for Temperature Measurements Using Infrared Light

A molecular thermometer has been developed by chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in collaboration with Researchers from the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin. The gemstone ruby was the source of inspiration.

15 Jun 2017

Infinera Introduces Next-Generation Packet-Optical Platform for Cloud Scale Applications

Infinera, a provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, unveiled today the XTM II, a next generation packet-optical platform delivering rich Layer 0, Layer 1 and Layer 2 services with high density, low latency and low power consumption.

14 Jun 2017

OmniVision, Precision Optics Join Forces to Develop Miniaturized and High-Quality Optical Solution for Endoscopes

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, together with Precision Optics Corp., a leader in optical technology for medical devices, announced a collaboration to develop a miniaturized, high-quality optical solution based on OmniVision's OV6948 image sensor technology integrated with three Precision Optics Microprecision™ lenses.

14 Jun 2017

Researchers Discover Light Can Be Controlled with Electric Fields

A team of researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a method for manipulating light using electric fields.

26 May 2017

Optical Engineering Special Section Promotes Development in Wearable Visualization Systems

Wearable visualization systems (WVS) are presently at the forefront of consumer electronics product development, and social media companies are investing a lot to enable compelling experiences via augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR).

24 May 2017

Analysis of Wi-Fi Data Generates Holograms of Surrounding Area

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have created a holographic imaging process that portrays the radiation of a Wi-Fi transmitter to produce 3D images of the surrounding environment. This can be used by industrial facility operators to track objects as they are conveyed through the production line.

5 May 2017