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The Miniaturisation Revolution: LXR® Ultrashort Pulse Laser Platform Ushers in a New Era of Microfabrication Across Industries

The relentless march of miniaturisation continues to transform our world.

From Luxinar Ltd 26 Jul 2024

Harnessing Quantum Entanglement to Enhance Raman Spectroscopy

A group of researchers at the City University of Hong Kong has developed a microscopic theory for ultrafast stimulated Raman spectroscopy using quantum-light fields. The study has been published in Light: Science & Application.

25 Jul 2024

SVS-Vistek Camera Helps Flat Panel Manufacturers Meet World-Class Quality Control Standards

Flat panels used in cellphones, in-car displays, and monitors have gotten larger while pixels have gotten smaller, which makes it harder for machine vision systems to detect manufacturing defects.

From SVS-Vistek GmbH 25 Jul 2024

Quantum Electrodynamics Approach to Gamma-Ray Laser Development

Researchers at the University of Rochester will study the possibility of creating coherent gamma rays, a major scientific breakthrough. This would allow scientists to see and study matter in completely new ways.

24 Jul 2024

MPN Diagnosis Using Immunofluorescence Microscopy

In an article published in Leukemia, researchers propose a novel technique using immunofluorescence microscopy on blood smears to detect and diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) efficiently and affordably.

By Muhammad Osama 24 Jul 2024

Ultra-Low Threshold Lasing in Organic Polymer Blend Microspheres with the Highest Q Factor

Dielectric optical microresonators confine and concentrate light in a tiny circular path due to multiple near total internal reflections at the curved dielectric-air interface, where light interferes constructively for certain wavelengths.

From IMDEA Nanociencia 24 Jul 2024

Improving telescope vision with artificial guide stars

Optical Surfaces Ltd report supply of fourteen 100mm diameter field selector mirrors and a 400mm diameter reference flat to TNO (Delft, Netherlands) for a Laser Launch System designed to improve telescope vision with art...

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 23 Jul 2024

Complicated Structure Fibre Splicing

When splicing optical fibre with a more complicated structure like Polarisation Maintaining (PM), in its many forms, or multicore fibre, the alignment of the cross-sectional geometry is paramount to ensure low loss and for optical characteristics to be maintained.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 23 Jul 2024

Compact and Efficient Tractor Beam Generated Using Silicon Metasurface

Scientists at TMOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, have made a significant advancement toward creating metasurface-enabled tractor beams, or light beams that can attract particles.

22 Jul 2024

Laser Technology Opens Up Possibilities for Rare Earth Magnetic Materials

A research team from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and Freie Universität demonstrated that laser pulses can affect 4f electrons and thereby alter their magnetic properties.

22 Jul 2024

SPiRI: High-Resolution 3D Imaging of Thylakoid Membranes in Chloroplasts

In an article published in Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Bioenergetics, researchers introduced SPiRI, a fluorescence microscopy technique for high-resolution 3D imaging of thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts, providing new insights into photosynthesis.

By Muhammad Osama 22 Jul 2024

$X-Ray Diffraction: Introducing a New Era in Threat Detection$

X-Ray Diffraction: Introducing a New Era in Threat Detection

?In collaboration with Smiths Detection, CEA-Leti developed an innovative detection module for small-angle X-ray diffraction.

From CEA-Leti 19 Jul 2024

Teledyne FLIR Boosts Boson+ Infrared Thermal Camera Performance with Embedded Software Upgrade

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the next-generation embedded software for the ITAR-free Boson+ thermal camera module, delivering high performing uncooled thermal imaging technology for defense, firefighting, automotive, security, and surveillance applications.

From Teledyne FLIR LLC 18 Jul 2024

IDS uEye ACP Series Provides Added Customization Options for Board-Level Cameras

As versatile as the IDS industrial camera families are, sometimes customer requirements are so particular that a customised development would be desirable. However, this often only makes sense for larger quantities.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 17 Jul 2024

Optimizing Holograms: Non-Convex Algorithms in CGH

In an article published in Light: Science & Applications, researchers explore non-convex optimization algorithms for computer-generated holography, highlighting advancements in hologram generation and various applications in VR, AR, data protection, and more.

By Muhammad Osama 17 Jul 2024