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Using Lasers to Produce Nanomaterials

With the predicted ramping up of nanotechnology based materials over the next decade, expectations are high that demand for high-tech materials will also skyrocket. Already the evidence is present for a revolution in the manufacture of materials based on nano-engineered structures.

19 Mar 2008

The Penetration of LEDs into the Projection Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of 2006 LED Projection Report to their offering.

19 Mar 2008

Developers of Projection Systems Get A Boost with New Laser Combiner Developers Kit

Developers of projection systemns are set to get a boost with the availability of a developers kit from Agilent Technologies that will assist them improve cost, maintenance requirements and the overall viewing experience.

18 Mar 2008

Uni Surrey High Power Laser Zap to Nanotechnology

Scientists at the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) of the University of Surrey and at the School of Chemistry in the University of Bristol have been awarded funding of nearly £0.87M from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to investigate techniques using high-power, short-pulsed lasers for the production of important nanomaterials, including nanoclusters, nanotubes and nanorods of carbon and zinc oxide, with controllable electrical and optical properties.

18 Mar 2008

Optical Surfaces Manufactures Fabry Perot Etalons in Two Basic Forms

Optical Surfaces Ltd is a leading international supplier of Fabry-Perot etalons in a range of shapes and sizes up to 150mm in diameter with matching accuracies to lambda /300.

18 Mar 2008

New Generation of Laser Bars for Pumping of Solid-State Lasers

As part of its "BRILASI" research project, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has improved the performance parameters of laser bars (laser chips) - their efficiency, output power, lifetime and beam quality - optimizing the overall product for premium performance.

14 Mar 2008