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Sunlight and Glucose to Power New Type of Fuel Cell

A new type of fuel cell powered with glucose derived from biomass is described in the latest issue of the Inderscience Publication International Journal of Global Energy Issues. The experimental device works by using sunlight to convert the glucose into hydrogen to power the cell, which produces several hundred millivolts.

28 Nov 2007

Research Predicts Global Market for Photonic Crystals to Worth $666 million in 2013

According to a new technical market research report, Photonic Crystals: Technology and Global Markets (AVM059A) from BCC Research, the global market for photonic crystals will be worth $13.9 million in 2007. This will increase to $32 million in 2008 and $666.4 million by 2013, a compound average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 84%.

28 Nov 2007

Ultrafast Electron Microscopy to Observe Switchable Nanochannels

Ultrafast electron microscopy reveals switchable nanochannels in materials Microscopic fissures in a tiny crystal open and close-on command. Researchers led by Ahmed H. Zewail successfully used ultrafast electron microscopy (UEM) to observe nanoscopic structures at their “exercises”, as they report in the journal Angewandte Chemie. Such switchable nanochannels could be useful for future nanoelectronics and nanoscopic “machines”.

27 Nov 2007

3D Photonic Crystals to Revolutionise Telecommunications

A team of European scientists has published the details of its research into three-dimensional photonic crystals which they believe could revolutionise the world of telecommunications.

27 Nov 2007

New Report Examine Biophotonic Sensor Opportunities From Many Perspectives

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Biophotonic Sensors and Smart Fiber Optic Sensor Networks to their offering.

27 Nov 2007

Fiber-Optic Company Selects BitBand to Deliver Advanced Entertainment Packages

BitBand, a leading provider of video delivery solutions for broadband IP networks, has been selected to supply its IPTV video servers to Connexion Technologies, the premier fiber-optic amenity company. Through the agreement, BitBand Technologies will help Connexion Technologies provide multi-dwelling residences and communities with advanced entertainment packages delivered over a single Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network.

27 Nov 2007

Researchers Demonstrate First Persistent Current in Ultracold Atomic Gas

Using laser light to stir an ultracold gas of atoms, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Joint Quantum Institute (NIST/University of Maryland) have demonstrated the first "persistent" current in an ultracold atomic gas - a frictionless flow of particles.

27 Nov 2007

New Product Lines of Embedded Image Processing Solutions Available from DxO

DxO Labs announced today that the new DxO IPE and DxO ISP product lines of embedded image processing solutions will contain the same professional quality demosaicing technology as can be found in the popular DxO Optics Pro v5 software package targeting serious and demanding photographers.

27 Nov 2007

Imaging Diagnostic Systems Secures 10th U.S. Clinical Site for PMA Application

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., a pioneer in laser optical breast imaging, announced today that the Company has secured its 10th U.S. clinical site to participate in its CTLM(R) clinical trials. Under an approved protocol, the sites are collecting patient studies for the eventual submission of a Premarket Approval (PMA) application to the Food and Drug Administration.

27 Nov 2007

Industry's First Ultra-High Capacity Optical Disk Storage

Call/Recall Inc., a pioneer in affordable, ultra-high-capacity optical disk storage, today announced that it has developed and tested the industry's first terabyte optical disk, and is entering into product design and discussion with leading manufacturing partners.

27 Nov 2007

U.S. Army Awards Boston Micromachines Phase II STTR To Build Device To Prevent Friendly Fire

Boston Micromachines Corporation, a leading provider of MEMS-based deformable mirror products for adaptive optics systems, today announced that it has been selected by the United States Army for a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) award through the Department of Defense.

27 Nov 2007

Johns Hopkins Installs Most Powerful X-Ray Imaging Machine in its Class

The first 320-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner in North America, the most powerful X-ray imaging machine in its class, has been installed and is in operation at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

27 Nov 2007

Irvine Sensors Plans to Jointly Pursue UAS Business Opportunities

Irvine Sensors Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") memorializing a teaming arrangement with Applied Research Associates, Inc., a diversified product and technical services company.

27 Nov 2007

JDSU Announces BKtel Components 2007 Distributor of the Year

JDSU today announced that it has named BKtel Components, a leading distributor of fibre optic components and subsystems, as 2007 Distributor of the Year for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. This is the second year in a row that JDSU has recognized BKtel for driving sales of JDSU optical communication products in the region.

27 Nov 2007

Laser Therapy Clinics Joining Forces to Expand Health and Cosmetic Services Nationwide

Los Angeles, California based clinics, Aventi Hair Therapy and Freedom Laser Therapy, are joining forces to create a unique partnership for their nationwide licensing expansion of their health & cosmetic services.

27 Nov 2007