Laura Thomson

Senior Editor

Laura Thomson graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with an English and Sociology degree. During her studies, Laura worked as a Proofreader and went on to do this full-time until moving on to work as a Website Editor for a leading analytics and media company.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys reading a range of books and writing historical fiction. She also loves to see new places in the world and spends many weekends walking with her Cocker Spaniel Millie.

Articles from Laura

Lightigo: Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Equipment for Rapid Elemental Analysis

AZoOptics speaks to Jan Novotný, one of the founding members of Lightigo, about the significance of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in the elemental analysis field. Discussing Lightigo's rapid technology, Novotný discusses the latest trends in LIBS technology and its many benefits in several applications.

11 Oct 2022

Topological Semimetal Based Photodetector for High-Speed and Low-Energy Photon Harvesting

Researchers have confirmed the chemical inertness of PtSe2 surfaces to ambient gases (oxygen and water) and, as a result, the long-term durability of PtSe2-based devices using synchrotron-based surface-science methods.

18 May 2022

Optoelectronic Thermometer as an Alternative Approach for Temperature Sensing

For their distant detection, minimum invasion, tolerance to electromagnetic interferences, and excellent resolution, optical-based sensors provide appealing alternatives in temperature monitoring for biological diagnostics. This article will look at a recent study published in Light: Science & Applications.

18 May 2022

Detecting a Sample Using its Spectral Fingerprint

One of the promising applications of terahertz waves is non-destructive testing. According to research findings, terahertz time-domain attenuated total reflection spectroscopy could be used to non-destructively detect samples packaged in a thin polyethylene bag based on their spectral fingerprints.

13 May 2022

Investigating Innovative Ideas in Mainstream Photonic Applications

Researchers have developed an electrically injected topological laser with an active gain defect in an SSH chain.

12 May 2022

Gas Fiber Lasers Could Produce Powerful Coherent Light Sources

This article looks at research published in Light: Science & Applications, titled 'Gas fiber lasers may represent a breakthrough in creating powerful radiation sources in the mid-IR'.

12 May 2022

Improving Breast Cancer Imaging with a Deep-Learning Algorithm

AZoOptics speaks to Dr. Keith Paulsen about the importance of breast cancer detection and the introduction of his team's deep-learning algorithm that associates spatial images of tissue optical properties with optical signal patterns measured during an imaging experiment or patient exam.

5 May 2022

Line-Scanning High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy and the Future of Optogenetics

AZoOptics speaks to Prof. Simon Scheuring & Dr. Alma P. Perrino about their recent research using a new line-scanning high-speed atomic force microscopy technique. The method helps characterize the single-molecule kinetics of wild-type bR (bR-WT) exposed to continuous light and short light pulses.

22 Apr 2022

New Research on Achromatic X-Ray Lens

This article will look at new research published in Nature Communications describing the development of an achromatic X-ray lens and its benefits.

21 Apr 2022

Vector Light Field Display with Intertwined Flat Lens with Large DOF

Glasses-free, three-dimensional (3D) displays are promising technologies that will redefine the display industry. However, a few issues such as limited motion parallax, short range of viewing distance, vergence—accommodation conflict, and self-repeating views hinder the widespread usage of 3D displays.

21 Apr 2022