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Protecting Data using Particles of Light

Electronic communication is becoming more secure all over the world. Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Austrian Research Centers (ARC) and Graz University of Technology have joined forces to develop the first quantum cryptography chip for commercial use. The chip, which protects data by generating a completely random sequence of numbers from particles of light, replaces the currently used system of key distribution based on mathematical algorithms.

1 Aug 2008

7 Mega-Science Projects at CAS

With the support of Chinese government, CAS has been undertaking national mega-science projects in line with both the requirements of the national socio-economic development and cutting-edge development of science and technology in the world.

1 Aug 2008

Drop-in-Flight Analysis Provides Flexible Platform for Analyzing Performance of Print Head

JetXpert combines state of the art strobing technology with customized optics and powerful ImageXpert software to provide a flexible platform for analyzing the performance of any print head through drop-in-flight analysis and visualization.

31 Jul 2008

Investigating the Fundamental Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded a research grant worth £6 million over five years to a team of academics from the University of Bristol’s School of Chemistry and colleagues from the University of Oxford.

31 Jul 2008

SPI Doubles the Power of its Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Fiber Lasers

SPI Lasers, a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber lasers, today announced that its latest products will double in power and control capability, enabling customers to cut and weld materials with faster process times and with more advanced control options than ever before.

31 Jul 2008

Engineers Using a New Material Developed Smart Contact Lenses

"Smart" contact lenses that measure pressure within the eye and dispense medication accordingly could be made possible using a new material developed by biomedical engineers at UC Davis.

31 Jul 2008

Highly Flexible Readout Mode Capable of Achieving Extremely Fast Continuous Frame Rates

Today Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, announces the implementation of the 'Cropped Sensor' Mode as a standard, user-selectable feature with its iXon+, Newton and iKon range of high-performance EMCCD and CCD cameras. This highly flexible and specialized readout mode is capable of achieving extremely fast continuous frame rates (typically sub-millisecond exposures) of either images or spectra.

31 Jul 2008

World's First Analysis Microscope Without an Imaging Lens

Hitachi Ltd and Hokkaido University prototyped an electron analysis microscope that produces an enlarged image by irradiating an electron beam from a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to a specimen and analyzing the diffraction pattern of the scattered light.

30 Jul 2008

Scientists Devised Way to Squeeze Light into Tighter Spaces than Ever Thought Possible

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have devised a way to squeeze light into tighter spaces than ever thought possible, potentially opening doors to new technology in the fields of optical communications, miniature lasers and optical computers.

30 Jul 2008

Nature's Jewels can Potentially Find Application in Photonics

Butterfly wings, peacock feathers, opals and pearls are some of nature's jewels that use nanostructures to dazzle us with color. It's accomplished through the way light reaches our eyes after passing through the submicroscopic mazes within these materials.

30 Jul 2008

Researchers Developed New Process for Manufacturing Flexible Displays on Transparent Plastic

The Flexible Display Center at Arizona State University has developed a new process for manufacturing high-performance flexible displays on transparent plastic.

30 Jul 2008

The Most Effective Treatment to Preserve Eyesight in Diabetic Patients

Five years ago, ophthalmologists started using steroid injections as a new way of treating diabetics with swelling in their eyes. Now, research shows that the traditional treatment for this disorder is still more effective, according to results in the online edition of the journal Ophthalmology.

30 Jul 2008

Spire Corp. to Provide Key Module Line Equipment to Trina Solar

Spire Corporation, a global solar company providing turnkey solar factories and capital equipment to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a multi-year, multi-system contract to provide key module line equipment to Trina Solar Limited (Trina Solar) of the People's Republic of China.

30 Jul 2008

Intevac Photonics to Develop Advanced Raman spectroscopy Systems under DoD Contract

Intevac Photonics, a division of Intevac, Inc., announced today that its DeltaNu business unit has been awarded a $1.029 million contract from the Department of Defense to develop advanced Raman spectroscopy systems for both military and civilian applications.

30 Jul 2008

Sydor Instruments to Supply Nine Optical Streak Cameras to UK Government

Sydor Instruments, a US-based manufacturer of ultra-fast imaging systems in has been awarded a major contract to supply nine Optical Streak Cameras to the UK government. The cameras will be an integral part of Project Orion, a new research centre at AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) in Aldermaston, UK.

From Sydor Optics, Inc. 29 Jul 2008