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Uniklasers Launch World’s First Laser to Operate With 349 nm Single Frequency

UniKLasers Limited, a leading manufacturer of high precision scientific laser instrumentation, has launched its new ultra-violet (UV) laser – The Duetto 349 – a single frequency DPSS CW device which emits at 349 nanometres (nm) with a 50 mW output – making it the world’s first laser to operate with single frequency at 349 nm.

From Skylark Lasers 12 Feb 2021

Researchers Create High-Torque Light-Powered Actuators

If you watch the leaves of a plant long enough, you may see them shift and turn toward the sunlight through the day. It happens slowly, but surely.

11 Feb 2021

Silicon Chip Provides Low Cost Solution to Help Machines See the World Clearly

Researchers in Southampton and San Francisco have developed the first compact 3D LiDAR imaging system that can match and exceed the performance and accuracy of most advanced, mechanical systems currently used.

10 Feb 2021

THz Spectroscopy Reveals Transient Evolution of Photoexcited Plasma in Liquid Water

Photoionization of water involves the migration and solvation of electrons, with many transient and highly active intermediates. The process results in a large blue shift in the absorption spectrum, from the THz or gigahertz region to the visible range.

10 Feb 2021

Novel Analytical Tools Developed by SMART Key to Next-Generation Agriculture

Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision Interdisciplinary Research Group of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, and Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, highlight the potential of recently developed analytical tools that are rapid and non-destructive, with a proof of concept through first-generation examples.

10 Feb 2021

Teledyne Imaging's New LACera Technology Promises New Generation of Scientific Discovery

Teledyne Imaging, part of Teledyne Technologies, is proud to introduce LACera™, a significant step forward in CMOS capabilities for advanced imaging which will enable the next generation of scientific discovery.

10 Feb 2021

Imec Demonstrates 20 nm Pitch Line/Space Resist Imaging with High-NA EUV Interference Lithography

Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, reports for the first time the use of a 13.5 nm High Harmonic Generation source for the printing of 20 nm pitch line/spaces using interference lithographic imaging of an Inpria metal-oxide resist under high-numerical-aperture (high-NA) conditions.

From imec Inc. 10 Feb 2021

Lenses and Optical Systems for Challenging Environments

Resolve Optics is a leading supplier of bespoke lenses and optical systems that offer many advantages over regular off-the-shelf commercial-grade optics for use in environmentally challenging aerospace, industrial, and military applications.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 9 Feb 2021

Sheaumann Announces New Photonics Focused Incubator

Sheaumann is announcing its brand-new incubator space, The Incubator @ Sheaumann. The Incubator, Sheaumann’s photonics-focused accelerator, will occupy the entire 20,000 square foot top floor of the Sheaumann building.

From Sheaumann Laser, Inc. 9 Feb 2021

Multiplying Light Signals can Solve Challenging Computational Problems

An important class of challenging computational problems, with applications in graph theory, neural networks, artificial intelligence and error-correcting codes can be solved by multiplying light signals, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge and Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia.

9 Feb 2021

Breakthrough Research Paves the Way to Production of Quantum Photonic Circuits

The modern world is powered by electrical circuitry on a "chip"--the semiconductor chip underpinning computers, cell phones, the internet, and other applications. In the year 2025, humans are expected to be creating 175 zettabytes (175trillion gigabytes) of new data. How can we ensure the security of sensitive data at such a high volume- And how can we address grand-challenge-like problems, from privacy and security to climate change, leveraging this data, especially given the limited capability of current computers-

8 Feb 2021

DÜRR NDT Introduces Flat Panel Detector for X-ray Inspection of Elongated Structures

10 x 24 cm is one of the most commonly used formats for radiographic films in industrial radiography and DÜRR NDT now supports this popular film format with the new DRC 1024 NDT flat panel detector. This panel offers a compact digital solution for inspection tasks on elongated structures, for example in weld seam testing where longitudinal and circumferential welds are frequently inspected on pipe and hose lines.

From DÜRR NDT GmbH & Co. KG 5 Feb 2021

Scientists Advance the Technology of High-Speed Sintering for Optical Ceramics

Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) have advanced the technology of high-speed sintering for optical ceramics (Nd3+:YAG), i.e. active elements generating laser emission in the near-infrared wavelength range (1.06 µm) for cutting the edge microelectronics and medicine. The researchers have managed to reduce significantly the initial nanopowders consolidation period (10 - 100 times) forming a nanostructure with ensured high optical transparency of the ceramic material. A related article appears in Optical Materials.

5 Feb 2021

Novel Optical Coating Exhibits the Same Color in Reflection and Transmission

For more than a century, optical coatings have been used to better reflect certain wavelengths of light from lenses and other devices or, conversely, to better transmit certain wavelengths through them. For example, the coatings on tinted eyeglasses reflect, or "block out," harmful blue light and ultraviolet rays.

5 Feb 2021

VJ Electronix Introduces the Latest and Most Cost-Effective Component Counting System: The XQuik II Plus

VJ Electronix, Inc., the leader in rework technologies and global provider of advanced X-ray inspection and component counting systems, has introduced it’s newest component counting system: The XQuik II Plus.

From V.J. Electronix 5 Feb 2021