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Nonlinearities in Hexagonal Boron Nitride Amplified by Phonons

By combining laser light with crystal lattice vibrations, engineers at Columbia University and their theoretical collaborators at the Max Planck for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter have discovered a way to improve the nonlinear optical characteristics of a layered 2D material.

28 Dec 2023

NEW Innovation - SILUX-37 Radiometric Detector

A new unit of irradiance has been proposed which is geared towards the recent class of low-light silicon CMOS imaging detectors with significantly increased NIR responsivity; devices intended as potential substitutes for image intensifier tubes in night vision devices.

28 Dec 2023

Computer Vision and Neural Networks to Help Detect Crop Diseases

A research team from Skoltech and Saint-Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation presented a paper, where they pioneered an alternative method for detecting decayed and moldy apples at the post-harvest stage, when fruits are stored and then delivered to the customer.

22 Dec 2023

Unlocking the Potential of Terahertz Waves

The vast potential of high-frequency terahertz waves extends to various applications, such as cutting-edge medical imaging and communication.

21 Dec 2023

Spatially Shapable GHz Burst Pulses Generated by a Novel Optical Method

High-repetition pulse production and manipulation have enormous potential for several uses, such as high-speed laser processing, acoustic wave generation, and photography.

20 Dec 2023

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Hosts its 43rd Annual Conference

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) is regarded as the top international society for the exchange of information on medical laser and energy-based technologies.

19 Dec 2023

Zx Lidars and Sowento Embark on a New Lidar Assisted Control Initiative to Support Industry Innovation

Building on the success of their collaboration on the ReLACs project, ZX Lidars and sowento have embarked on a further, new initiative to demonstrate the benefits of ZX Continuous Wave (CW) Lidars for Lidar Assisted Control (LAC).

19 Dec 2023

New Approach Facilitates Real-Time Analysis of Data

Electron microscopy is being revolutionized by modern detectors. These detectors provide researchers unprecedented insights into proteins and the atomic structures of sophisticated materials, opening up hitherto uncharted territory in high-resolution imaging. At extremely short time intervals, these detectors gather data.

18 Dec 2023

Flexible Imaging Method for Pathology Diagnosis in the Eye Fundus

Many ocular disorders are characterized by abnormalities in the structure and function of various areas of the back of the eye, generally known as the “eye fundus.”

18 Dec 2023

How Blue Light from LEDs Disrupts Melatonin and Sleep Patterns

The interference with sleep caused by the blue light emitted from LED lamps and electronic devices is well-documented due to its disruption of the natural sleep hormone melatonin.

15 Dec 2023