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Researchers Create Non-Volatile, All-Optical Chip Memory Using Phase Change Materials

A team of researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the universities of Münster, Oxford, and Exeter have created the first non-volatile, all-optical on-chip memory using phase change materials.

24 Sep 2015

PI Demonstrates Simultaneous Testing of Optical Components in Silicon Photonics

In a demonstration setup, PI (Physik Instrumente) shows how fast and precise XYZ stages are able to achieve parallel fiber alignment on the input and output side.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 23 Sep 2015

Opto Diode Unveils Wide Temperature Range IR Emitter for Military and Industrial Markets

Opto Diode Corporation, an ITW company, introduces a wide temperature range infrared (IR) emitter designed for demanding military and industrial markets. The gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs) OD-850WHT IR light-emitting diode features typical optical power output ranges from 24 to 28mW, a wide emission angle, and operates at extended temperature ranges from -65 to +150 degrees C. The emitter has peak emission of 850 nm and an optical half intensity beam angle of 80 degrees. With no internal coatings, the device can operate without heat sinking and without derating to 80 degrees C.

From Opto Diode Corp. 23 Sep 2015

Ultrasensitive Molecular Detector from Unique Broadband and Coherent Infrared Light Source

Researchers from the Attoscience and Ultrafast Optics Group led by ICREA Prof. at ICFO Jens Biegert, in collaboration with the Laboratory for Attosecond Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics (MPQ) and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich, have developed a worldwide unique broadband and coherent infrared light source.

22 Sep 2015

Recordable Optical Disc Market Forecast to Decline at -5.6% CAGR During 2015-2025

Future Market Insights (FMI) provides key insights in its new research report "Recordable Optical Disc Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025". According to the report, the volume of recordable optical disc will drop from 7,520 Mn units in 2015 to 4,224.2 Mn units by 2025.

21 Sep 2015

Nikon Metrology Stereoscopic Microscope Helps Renowned Architect take Photomicrographs for Stunning Art

Professor Richard Weston, a renowned architect, lecturer and author of numerous books on architecture and mineralogy, has harnessed the latter interest to form a company, Richard Weston Studio, specialising in creating aesthetic designs and artworks from small specimens of minerals, fossils and stones. In 2011 he was described by a UK newspaper, the Independent on Sunday, as "the breakout star of Britain's Next Big Thing", a BBC2 TV series in which the buying teams of three high street giants asked the public to supply them with the next bestselling products.

From Nikon Metrology NV 21 Sep 2015

Basler to Launch New Pulse Camera Series into Series Production

The Basler pulse is a highly flexible camera capable of assisting with a wide range of applications, including those in the Medical & Life Sciences, Traffic & Transportation (ITS) and Retail markets, as well as for numerous microscopy applications. With series production for all six models, this camera is now also available in larger unit counts.

From Basler AG 21 Sep 2015

Zecotek's LFS Scintillation Crystals for Positron Emission Tomography Scanning Successfully Tested by University of California

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, is pleased to announce that the University of California at Davis has successfully tested its patented LFS scintillation crystals in a new cutting edge approach for positron emission tomography (PET) scanning.

From Zecotek Photonics 18 Sep 2015

Duke Researchers Unlock Previously Unrecognized 3D Imaging Capability of Modern Cameras

Modern digital cameras are equipped with an impressive array of functions - from autofocus and image stabilization to panoramas and high-definition video. Recently a team of engineers from Duke University has unlocked a previously unrecognized 3D imaging capability of modern cameras by simply repurposing its existing components.

From Optical Society Of America 18 Sep 2015

Report on Global Adaptive Optics Market

This report focuses on the adaptive optics market which is subsegment of the optoelectronics industry. Adaptive optics is a technology in which optical performance is improved by reducing the effect of wavefront distortions.

16 Sep 2015