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Unleashing the Potential of Single-Photon Lidar for Applications in Aviation

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology discovered a lightweight, compact single-photon lidar system that uses a low-power laser to capture high-resolution 3D images. The research was published in Optica.

26 Apr 2024

Enhancing SiPh Microring Resonators with Ferroionic CCPS Materials

In a new study published in Light Science & Application, a team of scientists led by Dr. Ghada Dushaq and Professor Mahmoud Rasras Photonic Research Lab, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and co-workers revealed a novel avenue for active light manipulation through the use of ferroionic 2D CCPS materials.

24 Apr 2024

Rohde & Schwarz Introduces New R&S SMB100B Microwave Signal Generator for Analog Signal Generation Up to 40 GHz

Available with four frequency options each covering from 8 kHz to 12.75 GHz, 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz or 40 GHz, the new R&S SMB100 B microwave signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz brings excellent output power, spectral purity, very low close-in phase noise, and practically no wideband noise to analog microwave signal generation.

From Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd 24 Apr 2024

Creaform Introduces the MetraSCAN BLACK+ and MetraSCAN BLACK+|Elite: Elevating Quality Control User Experience

Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announces the release of the MetraSCAN BLACK+™, MetraSCAN BLACK+|Elite™ and HandyPROBE Next+, latest versions of its suite of optical CMM 3D scanners and probes.

From Creaform Inc. 10 Apr 2024

1762 nm Tm-doped Fibre Amplifier for Barium Ion Excitation

The 1762 nm series of optical amplifiers is ideal for quantum computing applications in the manipulation and control of barium ion based optical qubits, a leading candidate to replace Ytterbium based systems to achieve higher reliability qubit readout performance in quantum computers.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 5 Apr 2024

Confocal Measurement System Enables Faster, More Accurate Centring of Diamond-Anvil Cells at The University of Edinburgh

Research undertaken in the School of Chemistry at The University of Edinburgh is benefitting from the use of a confocal measurement system from Micro-Epsilon, which enables the optical centring of a Diamond-Anvil Cell (DAC) in X-ray diffraction experiments used to determine the structures of molecules and other compounds in the crystalline state.

From Micro-Epsilon USA 3 Apr 2024

Custom Optical Module for Cutting-Edge Imaging System

Resolve Optics is a leading developer of custom optical modules - design optimised to perfectly match your application.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 20 Mar 2024

Eight Voices of Progress: AZoNetwork #InspiresInclusion for International Women's Day 2024

Each year on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) shines a spotlight on the monumental achievements of women around the globe. For 2024, the theme #InspireInclusion invites us to embrace diversity and champion the inclusion of women in all spheres of life.

8 Mar 2024

The Future of Data Transmission in Light Source Device Technology

Researchers at ETRI have led the way in creating light source devices that are applicable to 5G/6G mobile communication base stations as well as mega/hyper datacenters. The research team’s innovative method can transfer 5 GB full HD videos at 5.6 frames per second.

20 Feb 2024

Redefining Computer Speed by Using Silicon-Photonics Chip

Penn Engineers have created a novel chip that does the intricate math required to teach artificial intelligence (AI) using light waves rather than electricity.

19 Feb 2024