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Controlling the Speed of Light for In-Memory Computing

An international team of researchers from Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, the University of California – Santa Barbara, and the University of Cagliari, has created a novel approach to photonic in-memory computing for the first time, which may soon lead to the development of optical computing.

24 Oct 2024

Optical Computing Breakthrough with Photonic Processor

A group of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has created a reconfigurable three-dimensional integrated photonic processor specifically intended to address the subset sum problem, a well-known NP-complete issue.

24 Oct 2024

Motorised Zoom Lens for Monitoring Nuclear Plant Hot Zones

Resolve Optics has delivered the first batch of a new version of its popular Model 357 non browning 10x zoom lens to a leading manufacturer of radiation resistant instruments.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 21 Oct 2024

Automated Algorithm for Cone Density Assessment in Retinal Imaging

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers developed an automated algorithm for assessing cone density in retinal imaging, significantly enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of diagnostics. They also created an open-access database of normative images to improve understanding of retinal health.

21 Oct 2024

Refeyn Introduces New Mass Photometry Products to Streamline Biomolecular Analysis Workflows

Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technologies, has taken another step to assure mass photometry is a simpler, more efficient bioanalytics tool with the release of a powerful expansion of its consumables portfolio.

From Refeyn Ltd. 16 Oct 2024

Fast Focusing Mirrors extend capabilities of Laser-driven Proton Beams

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has received a follow-on order from the Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based Accelerators (SCAPA) at the University of Strathclyde (UK), for two ultra-high performance off-axis parabo...

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 10 Oct 2024

MKS Announces Newport™ ODiat® Fluorescent Filter Sets, Precision Optical Filter Sets for Fluorescent Imaging Systems

MKS Instruments, Inc, a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced Newport™ ODiate® Fluorescent Filter Sets, precision single band optical filter sets utilized for fluorescent imaging.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 9 Oct 2024

MKS Announces Ophir® Helios Pro Industrial Power Meter for Optimizing Li-Ion Battery Welding and Other High Power Laser Production Applications

MKS Instruments, Inc, a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® Helios Pro industrial power meter.

From Ophir Optronics Group 9 Oct 2024

Study Revolutionizes 3D Particle Tracking with 1D Photonic Crystals

In a recent article in Light | Science & Applications, researchers introduced a novel one-dimensional photonic crystal (1D PC) to enhance spin-to-orbital angular momentum conversion for single-particle tracking (SPT).

7 Oct 2024

Orthogonal LSP Design for Improving Plasma Efficiency and Compactness

In a recent study published in Light | Science & Applications, researchers introduced an innovative orthogonal laser-sustained plasma (LSP) design, achieving significant improvements in conversion efficiency and brightness for high-speed inspection and spectroscopy applications.

2 Oct 2024