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Researchers Discover How Light Stimulates Brain Activity

Optogenetics uses light to regulate brain processes. It is based on light-regulated proteins such as channelrhodopsin-2, an ion channel that opens when it is uncovered to light, thus triggering cellular processes.

24 Apr 2019

Unique in the Market: Basler Launches Intelligent Lighting Solutions

Camera manufacturer Basler now offers lighting solutions for image processing systems. In cooperation with CCS, the world's leading manufacturer of LED lighting for Machine Vision applications, Basler has developed a comprehensive portfolio of various lighting components.

From Basler AG 17 Apr 2019

Simple Mid-Infrared Laser Source Could Help Detect Pollution or Molecules Found in a Person's Breath

EPFL researchers have created a unique middle infrared light source that is capable of detecting greenhouse and other kinds of gases, and also molecules present in a person’s breath.

5 Apr 2019

Scientists Use “Optical Tweezers” to Trap Single, Neutral Rubidium Atoms

The concept of trapping single atoms can be applied to herding cats, which makes scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder skilled feline wranglers.

4 Apr 2019

AGM Highlights European Photonics Leading Position

This year's Photonics PPP annual gathering, at the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, began by highlighting the strong position of European photonics.

4 Apr 2019

A Two-Pronged Approach Helps Measure and Self-Adjust the Spectral Power Distributions of LED Lighting Systems

An article titled, “Arbitrary spectral matching using multi-LED lighting systems” has been recently reported in the SPIE journal Optical Engineering, highlighting a significant development in lighting science and technology.

1 Apr 2019

New Perovskite-Based LEDs Offer Record Efficiency of 21.6%

Linköping University (LiU) has successfully produced efficient near-infrared (NIR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) of perovskite in a laboratory.

29 Mar 2019

Gardasoft Launches New Generation Of Machine Vision Lighting Controllers

Gardasoft Vision has announced the launch of the FP220 series of high speed lighting controllers for machine vision.

From Gardasoft Vision Limited 29 Mar 2019

Study Reveals Light-Emitting Diodes Can Replace High-Pressure Sodium Lighting in Greenhouses

There is not sufficient natural light for the creation of a number of greenhouse commodities during the duskier months of the year in countries such as Canada and others in higher latitudes.

27 Mar 2019

Gardasoft To Show New Generation Of Machine Vision Lighting Controllers

Gardasoft will be launching a new generation of dual channel, high power lighting controllers suitable for a huge range of machine vision applications.

From Gardasoft Vision Limited 20 Mar 2019