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UCSB Engineering Professor Awarded by OSA for Contributions to Photonic Integrated Circuits

In appreciation of his “major contributions to photonic integrated circuits,” UC Santa Barbara engineering professor Larry Coldren has been bestowed the 2017 Nick Holonyak, Jr. Award from the Optical Society of America (OSA).

2 May 2017

Photodielectric Discovery Offers Novel Optical Control to Electronics

In futuristic science fiction films like "Minority Report" and "Iron Man," characters are seen controlling computer displays with slick and deliberate hand motions. For instance, the protagonist in "Minority Report” played by Tom Cruise uses gloves with fingertips that glow to provide him the power of virtual manipulation.

28 Apr 2017

Screening Process for Lead Structures with Excellent Luminescence and Charge-Transport Properties

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are potential components for flexible flat displays. A screening process created by chemists at Goethe University Frankfurt enables quick identification of lead structures with excellent luminescence and charge-transport properties.

24 Apr 2017

Scientists Develop New Technology to Secure Information by Introducing Chaos

A research aimed at controlling complex dynamics, such as chaos, of optical nonlinearities with optomechanical crystals and by altering the excitation laser’s parameters has been reported by scientists from Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia’s (ICN2) Phononic and Photonic Nanostructures (P2N) Group, from the UAB.

19 Apr 2017

FoxFury Unveils New Lineup of Powerful, Portable Forensic Blue Laser Systems

FoxFury Lighting Solutions announces its new lineup of powerful, portable forensic blue laser systems. Three different models are available (2W, 5W and 9W) for use with forensic evidence search and photography in the lab and field.

18 Apr 2017

University of Utah Team Develops Adjustable Smart Glasses

Engineers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) have developed glasses with liquid-based lenses that "flex" to refocus on whatever the wearer is viewing.

12 Apr 2017

Leading Optics/Evetar Announces Production of 4K 360° Panomorph Lens

ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical and imaging technology, announced today that Leading Optics/Evetar is now producing and offering ODMs and OEMs their first 4K 360° panomorph lens, certified ImmerVision Enables.

7 Apr 2017

Space Dynamics Laboratory Announces Patent Award for Dall Carriage Interferometer Optical Carriage

The Utah State University Research Foundation's Space Dynamics Laboratory announced at the 33rd Space Symposium today that it has been awarded a patent for the Dall Carriage – a ruggedized interferometer optical carriage, with reduced sensitivity to cryocooler and flight induced vibrations.

7 Apr 2017

Researchers Develop New Anti-Reflective Coating and Novel Chemical Process for Laser Optics

A new anti-reflective coating and a novel chemical process for laser optics, developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers, represents an important breakthrough in its effort to boost the energy of the National Ignition Facility’s (NIF) 192 giant lasers and cut the cost of repairing or replacing damaged optics vital to its operation.

7 Apr 2017

New Approach Combines Sub-Wavelength Nanowire with Photonic Crystal Platform

Contrary to the tremendous success story of electronic integration, photonic integration is still in its infancy. One the most serious obstacles it faces is the need to use a variety of materials to achieve different functions -- unlike electronic integration.

4 Apr 2017