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UCSB Physicists & Caltech Astronomers Develop World’s Most Advanced Camera

Somewhere in the universe’s expanse another livable planet probably exists. It may not be that far - astronomically speaking - from man’s own solar system.

18 Apr 2018

Nature-Inspired Compact and Economical Camera Helps Surgeons See Cancer Cells

A new camera offers surgeons with a color image & a near-infrared image, making fluorescently labeled cancerous cells observable under bright lighting.

9 Apr 2018

Terahertz Radiation-Driven Particle Accelerator for Electrons

A miniature particle accelerator for electrons that can carry out four different functions at the push of a button has been developed by researchers.

4 Apr 2018

Using Infrared Lasers to Detect Chemical or Biological Attack

Researchers are developing a real-time instrument that can screen the atmosphere for toxic agents to alert people to a chemical/biological attack.

29 Mar 2018

ZYGO Launches Next-Generation 3D Optical Profilers with Advances in Data Acquisition, Speed, Sensitivity and Intelligent Operation

Zygo Corporation’s latest generation Nexview™ NX2 and NewView™ 9000 3D optical profiling instruments precisely measure surface area topography quickly and with ease for enhanced productivity and versatility, addressing a broad range of applications.

From Zygo Corporation 20 Mar 2018

Circuit Design Innovation Leads to More Robust Electronics

Portable gadgets, like mobile phones, are susceptible to failure, caused by small defects in their intricate electronics, often due to regular use.

12 Mar 2018

Integration of Light-Manipulation Technologies

Researchers have combined two technologies used in other applications, that scan the surroundings of self-driving trucks and cars.

1 Mar 2018

Hyperbolic Metasurfaces That Can Miniaturize Optical Devices

Optical waves that travel away from a point source characteristically exhibit circular, or convex, wavefronts.

25 Feb 2018

Optical State Could Enable Quantum Computing With Photon

Photons can certainly be made to interact — a major breakthrough that could pave the way for applying photons in quantum computing, if not in lightsabers.

19 Feb 2018