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Paving the Way for EOT Filtering Devices for Optical Communications

In a study published in the journal Electronics, researchers explored the effects on the transmission properties of large but finite chains of slots due to different families of disorder: lateral and vertical displacements as well as scatterer manipulation by expanding on previously developed highly efficient method of moment (MoM) implementations.

9 Sep 2022

Angle-of-Arrival Tracking System Improves Receiver Sensitivity and Tracking Precision

In a pre-proof article posted in Optics Communications, researchers proposed a novel angle-of-arrival (AoA) tracking device that eliminates the need for beacon lights and beam splitters by employing an integrated beam alignment positioning sensor with a data photo-detector (PD).

9 Sep 2022

Device Paves Way for New Possibilities in Optical Communications

On-chip laser frequency combs, which concurrently emit different light frequencies or colors and separate them like the teeth on a comb, are a revolutionary technique for a variety of uses in astronomy, metrology, optical computing, and the environment.

8 Sep 2022

How Coherent Oscillations Affect the Development of Turbulent Flame Brush

Coherent structures can dramatically affect the flame structure and flame release. Hydrodynamic instabilities are stimulated by thermoacoustic oscillations. Studying how coherent oscillations of various amplitudes can af...

2 Sep 2022

MVstereo – The Laser for 3D Stereo Machine Vision

The FLEXPOINT® MVstereo laser module’s primary use is for machine vision applications such as gesture recognition, depth sensing and volume measurement. It delivers an output power up to 100 mW for 660 nm and 130 mW for 830 nm while at the same time being a class 1 laser. It also offers an adjustable focus without removing any of the optics.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 2 Sep 2022

Harnessing Self-Chaotic Microcavity Lasers for Fast Number Generation

The development of cryptographic keys for traditional and quantum cryptography systems, the dependability of today’s modern networked society, stochastic simulation, etc. depend on random numbers.

29 Aug 2022

Optica Launches New Campaign to Celebrate Its Global Community

The leading global forum for light science and technology today launched a new campaign to highlight its values and engage new audiences worldwide.

From Optica 22 Aug 2022

Growing Demand for Ultra-high Precision Optics

Optical Surfaces Ltd. (Kenley, UK) reports how strong demand for high precision optics and optical systems from the astronomy, fundamental physics and defence communities has enabled it to exceed its annual sales target after just 7-months of 2022. This follows a 20% growth in sales achieved in the previous 2 years.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 16 Aug 2022

Using a Digital Optical Phase-Locked Loop to Generate Linear Frequency Swept Optical Waves

In a pre-proof study from the journal Optics Communications, the researchers present a method for generating linearly frequency swept optical waves using a digital optical phase-locked loop (OPLL).

10 Aug 2022

Prior Scientific Introduces Motorized Nosepieces for Use with OpenStand Microscopes

Prior's motorized objective changer nosepieces are the latest addition to the OpenStand product family to provide customers with additional automation for OEM optical solutions and one-off custom microscopes.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 28 Jul 2022