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In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Exploring Cell Walls and Plant Protein Regulation with Microscopy

Exploring Cell Walls and Plant Protein Regulation with Microscopy

The evolution in microscopy, for example, fluorescence microscopy, makes it possible for the detailed study of the cell wall and various plant protein interactions. 

5 May 2020
Ultraviolet LEDs and their Role in COVID-19 Decontamination

Ultraviolet LEDs and their Role in COVID-19 Decontamination

UC Santa Barbara’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC) have been working on using new materials to produce UV LEDs optimized to emit in the UV-C region, and these are now being adapted for the purpose of destroying COVID-19 on surfaces.

29 Apr 2020
New Optics System May Make Table-Top Particle Accelerators a Reality

New Optics System May Make Table-Top Particle Accelerators a Reality

Table-top particle accelerators could be poised to move from fantasy to reality thanks to a novel optical lens system.

28 Apr 2020
CryoEM MicroED Methods to Determine Crystalline Structure

CryoEM MicroED Methods to Determine Crystalline Structure

A newly developed analytical method called microcrystal electron diffraction (MicroED), which is based on the well-established cryo-electron microscopy (CryoEM) technique, can rapidly determine the molecular structure of crystalline materials with nearly-atomic resolution.

24 Apr 2020
Using Optical Microscopes for Synthetic Polymer Characterization

Using Optical Microscopes for Synthetic Polymer Characterization

The use of microscopic techniques for the analysis of synthetic polymers is incredibly useful in providing researchers with detailed information on the rheological, mechanical, optical, electrical and/or chemical properties of these materials.

16 Apr 2020
A Look at Graphene-Coated Smart Contact Lenses

A Look at Graphene-Coated Smart Contact Lenses

First isolated in 2004, graphene has become one of the world’s most notorious nanomaterials to scientists and non-scientists alike. The use of graphene is continuing to grow with new applications emerging all the time, including in smart contact lens coatings.

15 Apr 2020
The Hybrid Microscope and the Future of Cancer Diagnosis

The Hybrid Microscope and the Future of Cancer Diagnosis

A new hybrid microscope has been developed that could create digital biopsies that will transform the field of cancer diagnosis.

14 Apr 2020
How Can Electron Microscopy Help Our Understanding of Allergic Reactions?

How Can Electron Microscopy Help Our Understanding of Allergic Reactions?

Despite the growing use in recent years to image materials, electron microscopy techniques have been in use for many decades to image and understand how allergic reactions happen.

3 Apr 2020
Characterizing Particles Using Image Analysis Systems

Characterizing Particles Using Image Analysis Systems

Image analysis systems are used to characterize particles in many different areas of science, including materials science, biology, ecology, energy technology, and geosciences.

9 Apr 2020
Building a Sharper Black Hole Image

Building a Sharper Black Hole Image

This article discusses research that revealed details in last year's black hole image, and the future for black hole imaging.

8 Apr 2020
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Commercializing Space Optics and the Future of the Industry

Paul Townley-Smith

AZoOptics spoke to Paul Townley-Smith about ZYGO's solutions for the space optics industry, the importance of commercialization in space optics, and the future of the industry.

Commercializing Space Optics and the Future of the Industry

Infrared Imaging: Needs and Challenges

Jason Palidwar

In this interview, AZoOptics talks to Jason Palidwar, Product Group Manager at Iridian Spectral Technologies, about infrared imaging and the optical filters Iridian can provide

Infrared Imaging: Needs and Challenges

Head-Up Displays: System Benefits from 2D to AR

Matt Scholz

In this interview Matt Scholz, Automotive Business Leader At Radiant Vision Systems, discusses Head-Up Displays, their benefits and where the future of the technology may lie.

Head-Up Displays: System Benefits from 2D to AR

Featured Equipment

Shop Floor Surface Inspection with 4D InSpec Surface Gauge

Shop Floor Surface Inspection with 4D InSpec Surface Gauge

Surface inspection for defects on the shop floor can be achieved with the 4D InSpec surface gauge.

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FlowCam® 8000 Series for Particle Analysis

FlowCam® 8000 Series for Particle Analysis

FlowCam® 8000 Series for digital imaging and microscopy from Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc.

From Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc.
VPH Transmission Gratings from Wasatch Photonics

VPH Transmission Gratings from Wasatch Photonics

VPH transmission gratings deliver high efficiency, low polarization dependence, and uniform performance over broad bandwidths and large clear aperture.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc.

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