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Berkeley Lab Finds Way to Improve Luminescence of Nanocrystals

A research team led by Paul Alivisatos from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) of the U.S. Department of Energy has developed a novel solution-based synthesis method to produce nanocrystals with superior optoelectronic properties.

1 Feb 2012

Rice University Develops Near Perfect Terahertz Polarizer

A research team led by Junichiro Kono from Rice University has developed a powerful terahertz polarizer utilizing carbon nanotubes as the crucial component, paving the way to develop advanced non-invasive medical imaging solutions, communication and security devices, and sensors.

31 Jan 2012

Knight Optical Invest in Trioptics Optispheric Lens Testing System

Knight Optical (UK) Ltd continues its investment in its Metrology laboratory with the installation of a Trioptics Optispheric with a Wavesensor Reflex attachment.

From Knight Optical (UK) Ltd 29 Jan 2012

PC Control Now Offered for Biochrom WPS Users

For the first time, Biochrom WPA users have the opportunity to control their spectrophotometer from a Windows PC. Resolution software is available in four different suites that enable users to meet individual application requirements.

26 Jan 2012

Researchers Develop Novel Laser Cooling Method

Scientists from the Niels Bohr Institute have developed a novel laser cooling method for semiconductor membranes, paving the way to develop efficient cooling systems for components of future ultrasensitive sensors and quantum computers.

24 Jan 2012

Novel Method Helps Develop High-Resolution T-Ray Imaging Systems

Scientists from Imperial College London together with their colleagues in the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) have developed a nano-antenna to produce powerful and highly efficient electromagnetic Terahertz (THz) waves or T-rays.

24 Jan 2012

Upgraded WLS28 Work Light Strip Presented by Banner Engineering

Banner Engineering launched the WLS28 Work Light Strip in order to generate radiant and highly efficient white LED illumination, to light up the areas with poor lighting facilities.

From Banner Engineering Corp. 23 Jan 2012

VITRONIC’s PoliScanspeed Systems Benefits Enforcement Systems in Dubai

VITRONIC systems introduced new PoliScanspeed systems for measuring the position and speed of vehicles. According to the recent statistics of the Dubai Police for the year 2011, the 27 PoliScanspeed systems from VITRONIC captured 565,148 violators, among the 1.7 M traffic violations registered by the 323 speed enforcement systems in Dubai.

21 Jan 2012

The IPC APEX EXPO 2012 to Showcase CyberOptics’ AOI Tabletop System

CyberOptics has launched the QX100 AOI Tabletop System fitted with AI2 advanced image analysis software, together with in-line AOI series and superior SPI systems.

From CyberOptics Corporation 20 Jan 2012

Innovative DCVD UV Zoom Lens Captures Cerenkov Image of Spent Nuclear Fuel

Channel Systems has achieved a contract from Resolve Optics to deliver a compact, novel, lightweight version of the 80-200 mm focal length UV Zoom lens. These lenses are compatible with their Digital Cerenkov Viewing Device (DCVD).

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 18 Jan 2012