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Novel Spatial Light Modulator Bridges the Realms of Optics and Electronics

Spatial light modulators are common optical components found in everything from home theater projectors to cutting-edge laser imaging and optical computing.

15 Oct 2021

Scientists Develop Multimodal Nonlinear Endomicroscopic Imaging Probe for Tissue Diagnostics

The diagnostic gold standard in most surgeries is the extraction of biopsies and their histopathological examination to confirm the tumor and the tumor borders. The histopathological examination is carried out by means of rapid sections of non-contrasted tissue sections during the surgery and also on tissue sections of fixed material.

15 Oct 2021

Evolution in the Press Shop

IDS Imaging presents intelligent, camera-based tool protection in stamping and forming technology

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 14 Oct 2021

New Smart Microscope Adapts Itself to Image Biological Structures

The observation of living cells with the help of microscopes forms the basis of modern biology. Recent developments in optical microscopy enable cellular and sub-cellular imaging within model organisms like zebrafish, the vinegar fly, or mouse.

13 Oct 2021

New Insights on Ultrafast Dynamics of Coupled Phonons in Hexagonal Boron Nitride

Materials consisting of a few atomic layers display properties determined by quantum physics. In a stack of such layers, vibrations of the atoms can be triggered by infrared light.

13 Oct 2021

Discovery may Have Important Consequences When Using Anapole States in On-Chip Nanophotonics

Resonant on-chip photonics via high-refractive-index nanoparticles has opened up the possibility to shape the functional response of photonic integrated circuits with wavelength-sized building blocks.

13 Oct 2021

Olympus DP23M Monochrome Microscope Camera Simplifies Standard Fluorescence Imaging and Expression Checks

The newest Olympus DP series microscope camera—the DP23M monochrome camera—continues the series’ reputation for delivering high-quality images.

From Olympus Corporation of the Americas 13 Oct 2021

Light-Powered Molecular Movement Through Synthetic Self-Made Fibers

A new study has revealed how synthetic self-made fibers can direct molecular movement that can be powered by light over long distances. It is a breakthrough that could set the stage for innovative ways to utilize light as a sustainable energy source.

12 Oct 2021

Innovative Display Uses LED Lights to Show Information Through Fabrics

Researchers have developed an innovative display that shows information through clothes and other fabrics.

12 Oct 2021

Metalens Breakthrough with Extremely High Efficiency Demonstrated by NIL Technology

NIL Technology (NILT), a leader in modern optical solutions, announces a breakthrough performance in metalens optics with extremely high efficiency.

From NIL Technology ApS 12 Oct 2021

Flexible Format Non-Browning Zoom Lens

The Model 290 from Resolve Optics is a motorised 6x non-browning zoom lens with a range of mechanical options to optimally suit different applications that may be subject to radiation.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 12 Oct 2021

2nd Olympus Discovery Summit Connects Microscopists to Advance Research and Imaging

The second Olympus Discovery Summit—a free two-day event—will take place on October 26–27, 2021.

12 Oct 2021

Paper and Card Cutting Using a 9.3µm Wavelength CO2 Laser

Paper converting processes generally operate at very high speeds, with roll-to-roll machines sometimes reaching speeds of up to 400m/min. Laser cutting is achieved by sublimation, removing material without melting.

From Luxinar Ltd 11 Oct 2021

Coherent Control of Longitudinal Optical Phonons Using Polarized Optical Pulses

Materials scientists from Tokyo Tech state that the quantum behavior of atomic vibrations stimulated in a crystal using light pulses has a lot to do with the pulse polarization.

11 Oct 2021

Researchers Display Sequences of X-Ray Radiography Images of Two Interacting Tin Ejecta Microjets

There have been limited experimental observations of high-velocity particle-laden flow interactions, given the challenging nature of producing high-velocity flows of many particles.

8 Oct 2021