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Researchers Achieve Most Stable Laser Transmission Through Atmosphere

Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) and The University of Western Australia (UWA) have achieved a new world record for the most stable laser signal transmission through the atmosphere.

25 Jan 2021

NIST Scientists Miniaturize Optical Components Required to Cool Atoms

It's cool to be small. Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have miniaturized the optical components required to cool atoms down to a few thousandths of a degree above absolute zero, the first step in employing them on microchips to drive a new generation of super-accurate atomic clocks, enable navigation without GPS, and simulate quantum systems.

22 Jan 2021

Cascading Phase Modulators to Enhance Performance in Adaptive Optics System

Microscopy is the workhorse of contemporary life science research, enabling morphological and chemical inspection of living tissue with ever-increasing spatial and temporal resolution.

22 Jan 2021

New Switchable Display Device that Completely Blocks Off Counterfeits

Despite the anticounterfeiting devices attached to luxury handbags, marketable securities, and identification cards, counterfeit goods are on the rise. There is a demand for the next-generation anticounterfeiting technology - that surpasses the traditional ones - that are not easily forgeable and can hold various data.

22 Jan 2021

Using Lasers to Develop Bubble Microbots

Robots are widely used to build cars, paint airplanes and sew clothing in factories, but the assembly of microscopic components, such as those for biomedical applications, has not yet been automated. Lasers could be the solution.

22 Jan 2021

New Method Could Transform Clarity, Precision of Super-Resolution Imaging

A groundbreaking new method developed by researchers from the University of Exeter could transform the clarity, accuracy, and precision of super-resolution imaging systems.

22 Jan 2021

Tomocube Label-Free Holotomography Microscope Opens Up Advanced Platelet Research

Tomocube’s cutting-edge 3D quantitative phase imaging is set to play a crucial role in platelet research according to a new paper from scientists at the University of York. Using holotomography images generated by the Tomocube HT-2H microscope, the team were able to identify and quantify in single unlabelled, live platelets clear disparities in activation status and potential functional ability in disease states without experimental interference, such as from fixation or labelling.

From Tomocube, Inc. 21 Jan 2021

Researchers Use Lasers to Make Microrobots for Manufacturing Sector

Robots are extensively used to paint airplanes, make cars, and sew clothing in factories. However, the assembly of microscopic components, for example, those used for biomedical applications, is yet to be automated.

21 Jan 2021

Extended Range Non-Browning Zoom Lens

Based upon a proven design – Resolve Optics new Model 192-001 non-browning 6x zoom lens offers high performance over an extended 24-144mm focal length range making it perfect for remote monitoring tasks in nuclear reprocessing and power plants.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 21 Jan 2021

4D Imaging Radar Technology Provides Game-Changing Safety for Autonomous Vehicles, Says GlobalData

The pouring investments into autonomous vehicles has accelerated the demand for advanced sensors in the automotive industry to deliver greater safety. Against the backdrop, 4D imaging radar technology is gaining popularity given its ability to ensure vehicle safety by handling higher levels of autonomy in any sort of weather, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

20 Jan 2021

Light-Induced Lattice Twisting can Photogenerate Giant Electric Current

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and collaborators at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered a new light-induced switch that twists the crystal lattice of the material, switching on a giant electron current that appears to be nearly dissipationless.

20 Jan 2021

Researchers Generate Laser Pulses at a Higher Repetition Rate

Pulsed lasers tend to emit light repeatedly for a short period as if they blink. They can focus more energy compared to a continuous wave laser, whose intensity remains unaltered over time.

20 Jan 2021

CYNORA Announces Availability of Industry’s First Device Test Kits for TADF Deep Green Emitters for Next-Generation OLED Displays

Marking a new innovation trajectory for the OLED industry, CYNORA today announced that device test kits for its Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence (TADF)-based Deep Green emitter for next-generation OLED displays are now available to customers. The development is an industry-first milestone for TADF technology, and validates CYNORA’s roadmap commitment.

20 Jan 2021

LASER COMPONENTS Receives “Innovative through Research” Seal

The Stifterverband (the Donors’ Association) has awarded LASER COMPONENTS with the “Innovative through Research” seal.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 19 Jan 2021

Cognex Introduces In-Sight® 3D-L4000 Vision System

Cognex Corporation introduces the In-Sight® 3D-L4000 embedded vision system. Featuring 3D laser displacement technology, this first-of-its-kind smart camera allows engineers to quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively solve a range of inspections on automated production lines.

From Cognex Corporation 19 Jan 2021