Schlieren optics is an optical technique that enables the user to image small changes and non-uniformities in the refractive index of air, or other transparent media; and are most commonly used to image air flows.
By Liam Critchley
17 Sep 2018
This article describes transmutation and how lasers can be used to transmute nuclear waste.
By Liam Critchley
4 Sep 2018
AZoOptics talks to Dr Matthew Hoehler about his recent research, using blue light to see through fires and make previously impossible qualitative observations about material damage during a fire.
By Alina Shrourou
28 Aug 2018
Perovskite solar cells show unparalleled efficiency growth, but stability issues persist. Hyperspectral imaging aids in understanding material inhomogeneities.
Wearable optics come in many different forms, from the low-tech aesthetics by integrating optical fibers with clothing, to newly created advanced optical sensors and creating high-tech applications, such as integrating advanced optical components into augmented reality (AR) headsets.
By Liam Critchley
9 Aug 2018
AZoOptics talks to Matthias Sonder from Teledyne DALSA about how hperspectral image sensors are used for remote sensing applications such as environmental observation, defense and security and other earth observation applications.
Nanocellulose has emerged as a natural alternative to plastics for many applications because of its physical properties, such as tensile strength. In this article, we look at nanocellulose-based optical films and the applications they have been used in.
By Liam Critchley
3 Aug 2018
Marktech Optoelectronics has recently expanded the Silicon-based photodetector design and manufacturing capabilities of its Simi Valley, California, USA-based operations. In this interview, we talk to Barry Jones, Business Unit Manager of Marktech West, about this expansion and what it means for Marktech customers.
This article discusses Quantum Cascade Lasers, a semiconductor laser, and their applications.
By Meet A. Moradiya
30 Jul 2018
This article contains an overview of optically responsive materials.
By Dhruv Tyagi
30 Jul 2018