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Scientists Observe Amazing Formation of Flux Rope on the Sun

On July 18, 2012, a fairly small explosion of light burst off the lower right limb of the sun. Such flares often come with an associated eruption of solar material, known as a coronal mass ejection or CME – but this one did not. Something interesting did happen, however. Magnetic field lines in this area of the sun's atmosphere, the corona, began to twist and kink, generating the hottest solar material – a charged gas called plasma – to trace out the newly-formed slinky shape.

2 Feb 2013

Hamamatsu Photonics Introduces ORCA-Flash4.0 V2 4MP CMOS Camera for Microscopy

Hamamatsu Photonics has released the ORCA-Flash4.0 V2, a 4-megapixel scientific CMOS camera that offers unrivaled flexibility across a wide range of microscopy applications. The ORCA-Flash4.0 V2 has many new features such as two scan speeds, a readout mode for light sheet microscopy, and USB 3.0 and Camera Link interfaces.

From Hamamatsu Corporation 2 Feb 2013

NASA Builds MILENA Imager to Detect and Measure Auroral Energy

On a cold February night in Poker Flat, Alaska, a team of scientists will wait patiently for the exotic red and green glow of an aurora to illuminate the sky. Instead of simply admiring the view, this group from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center of Greenbelt, Md., and The Aerospace Corporation of El Segundo, Calif. will launch a sounding rocket up through the Northern Lights. The rocket could launch as early as the night of Feb. 2, 2013, but the team has a two-week window in order to find the perfect launch conditions.

2 Feb 2013

Peripheral Vision’s ISOLIGHT Provides Accurate Measurement of Digital Imaging Systems

Peripheral Vision, Inc., experts in digital camera design and development, today introduced its ISOLIGHT™ light metering system. Designed to bring standardization to lighting conditions for test images, ISOLIGHT improves the quality and constancy of camera test images. ISOLIGHT targets digital imaging system designers and testers who require uniform lighting and accurate measurement recordings for product development, or to verify compliance with image quality specifications.

1 Feb 2013

False-Colored SEM Image of Sea Urchin Tooth Earns Top Honors

Close your eyes and picture an ocean reef: vivid violet, cool blue and tropical green intertwining in gentle curves and delicate edges. And that's just the urchin teeth.

1 Feb 2013

Ophir Photonics Introduces USB Camera for Measuring Large Laser Beams

Ophir Photonics Group, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation brand, today announced the L11059 USB Large Format Beam Profiling Camera.

From Ophir Photonics Group 1 Feb 2013

IR and UV Imaging Provide Better Picture of Storm Destruction

Images of the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy have captured the immense power of what many experts have termed a “superstorm.” These snapshots and videos might not tell the whole story, however. A group of Drexel University engineers are now trying to give rescue and recovery workers a better picture of the storm’s damages that can’t be seen by the naked eye.

1 Feb 2013

Photonis to Present on Low Light Scientific Cameras at Photonics West

Photonis will be doing a presentation, "Advancements in Low Light Scientific Cameras" at the upcoming Photonics West show, on Tuesday, February 5th at 1:30 PM in Demo Room 2, located in North Hall D.

From PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S. 31 Jan 2013

AstraNet Systems Releases New, Low Volume, Short Pathlength Spectrophotometer

AstraNet Systems Ltd (Cambridge, England), a manufacturer of analyser systems based on fibre optic coupled spectrophotometry, is pleased to announce the availability of a new product for the Life Sciences market.

From AstraNet Systems Ltd. 31 Jan 2013

Point Grey Praises AIA on Successful Ratification of New USB3 Vision Standard

Point Grey, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, is pleased to congratulate the Automated Imaging Association (AIA) and members of the USB3 Vision Technical Committee on the successful ratification of the new USB3 Vision standard.

31 Jan 2013