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Synthesizing Light-Matter Quasi-Particles from Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes

We can electrically synthesize light-matter quasi-particles in semiconducting carbon nanotubes. Physicists and material scientists at Heidelberg University (Germany) and at the University of St Andrews (Scotland) applied light-emitting and exceptionally stable transistors to achieve strong light-matter coupling and generate exciton-polaritons.

25 Jul 2017

PicoQuant to Hold the 1st International Symposium on “Single Photon Based Quantum Technologies”

Researchers from all over the world will meet in Berlin from May 30 to June 1, 2018 to present and discuss recent developments in single photon based quantum technology.

From Picoquant GmbH 24 Jul 2017

Three-Dimensional Imaging of Surface Chemistry and Dynamics in Confinement

Researchers at EPFL have created an optical imaging tool to envisage surface chemistry in real time. They imaged the interfacial chemistry in the microscopically confined geometry of a basic glass micro-capillary.

24 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop New Kind of Polarizing Beamsplitter for Terahertz Radiation

Researchers at the Brown University have formulated a new technique of controlling the polarization of light at terahertz frequencies.

20 Jul 2017

Thermal Imaging Speeds Up Repair of Printed Circuit Boards

FLIR Systems has published an application note that describes how their ETS320 thermal imaging camera is being used by ISOMEDIA GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany) to investigate and speed-up the repair of assembled printed circuit boards (PBA).

From FLIR Systems 20 Jul 2017

Access Fixtures Introduces Innovative, Less Expensive CIRC LED Round Wall Lights

An innovative and less expensive LED round wall light with higher efficiency, reliable performance and superior quality has been launched by Access Fixtures.

19 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop Optical Fiber with Ability to Secure Inherent Characteristics of Light

Collaboration between researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the Kotelnikov Institute of Radio Engineering and Electronics of the Russian Academy of Sciences and researchers from Finland has resulted in the development of an innovative kind of optical fiber with an exceptionally large core diameter as well as the ability to secure the coherent characteristics of light.

18 Jul 2017

Synchronized Emissions from Anapole Nanolaser can Generate Ultrafast Light Pulses

A simulation study headed by KAUST researchers reveal that a cost-effective, reinvented laser source storing light energy inside nanoscale disks could be capable of strengthening the development of optically powered neurocomputers.

18 Jul 2017

High Performance Ultra Fast Framing Cameras

The SIM series of Ultra Fast Framing cameras from Specialised Imaging offer the ultimate in ultra-high speed imaging performance enabling scientists and engineers to extend the boundaries of their research and development.

From Specialised Imaging Ltd. 17 Jul 2017

Bespoke Infrared Optics for Demanding Applications

Resolve Optics is a leading designer and supplier of bespoke fixed focus and zoom lenses as well as beamsplitters that operate in the infrared (IR) region (1-14 microns).

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 17 Jul 2017

Physicists Achieve Accurate Measurement of the Wave Characteristics of Ultrashort, Focused Light Pulses

A crucial breakthrough in the research on light has been achieved by Physicists from FAU and Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU). They have been able to observe the properties of very short laser pulses during focusing at exceptionally high spatial and temporal resolution.

14 Jul 2017

Physicists Achieve Accurate Measurement of the Wave Characteristics of Ultrashort, Focused Light Pulses

14 Jul 2017

Gamma Scientific Offers World’s Most Advanced Handheld Spectroradiometer/Flicker meter for Accurate and Repeatable Display Measurements

The new Gamma Scientific GS-1160 is the most advanced compact lightweight handheld spectroradiometer/flicker meter for accurate and repeatable display measurements available and features a powerful suite of capabilities for display designers, manufacturers and engineers. Specifically the instrument is about the size of an IPhone 7 Plus (220 mm x 81 mm x 33 mm) and only weighs 330 g with its integral battery and is suitable for color and intensity measurement of all display types including LCD, LED, OLED, and Quantum Dot displays.

From Gamma Scientific 13 Jul 2017

New Laser Design Controls Color, Intensity of Light by Varying Cavity Architecture

Lasers are used in almost all places, from light shows at concerts to checkout counters at supermarkets, and they are considered to be a much more efficient light source than incandescent bulbs.

12 Jul 2017

New Computational Technique to Make Telescopes Curve and Twist

A new computational design tool allows users to transform any 3D shape into a collapsible telescoping structure.

12 Jul 2017

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The Allied Vision 1 Product Line for Embedded Systems

Paul Maria Zalewski, Product Line Manager, from Allied Vision talks to AZoOptics about the new revolutionary vision technology for embedded systems.The new Allied Vision 1 Product Line is a full range of digital cameras designed for embedded vision applications but fulfilling the high standards of

High-Speed Infrared Imaging for Characterizing Combustion Processes

Marc-André Gagnon

Marc-André Gagnon, Field Application Scientist at Telops, talks to AzoOptics about the characterization of combustion processes using infrared radion and the future of infrared imaging in combustion sciences.

Advances and Improvements in OLED Technology

Kirk Lim

OLED displays have advanced significantly since the technology was first developed at the end of the 20th century. OLED technology delivers many benefits over LCD screens including a greater efficiency, no requirement for backlighting and the ability to create flexible, non-linear screen shapes.

UV Curing Board: QC250

The QuickCure™ QC250 UV curing board was developed by Marktech for the Machine Designer who has the task of upgrading traditional UV bulb-curing systems to a more reliable UV-LED system.

From Marktech Optoelectronics

Fiber Probe Coupler: FPC-6M

The FlexiSpec® fiber probe couplers from art photonics GmbH allows easy coupling of fiber probes with any FTIR spectrometer. Coupling of FlexiSpec® probes with FT-spectrometers eliminates the necessity to prepare samples and put them into the sample chamber, and makes remote analysis possible for molecular reaction monitoring in-line.

From art photonics GmbH

BRAVO Handheld Raman Spectrometer from Bruker

Outstanding performance and design, intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) supported by a large touch screen - BRAVO is the dedicated handheld Raman solution that speeds up your raw materials identification at a maximum.

From Bruker Optics

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Synthesizing Light-Matter Quasi-Particles from Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes

PicoQuant to Hold the 1st International Symposium on “Single Photon Based Quantum Technologies”

Three-Dimensional Imaging of Surface Chemistry and Dynamics in Confinement

Researchers Develop New Kind of Polarizing Beamsplitter for Terahertz Radiation

Thermal Imaging Speeds Up Repair of Printed Circuit Boards

Access Fixtures Introduces Innovative, Less Expensive CIRC LED Round Wall Lights

Researchers Develop Optical Fiber with Ability to Secure Inherent Characteristics of Light

Synchronized Emissions from Anapole Nanolaser can Generate Ultrafast Light Pulses

High Performance Ultra Fast Framing Cameras

Bespoke Infrared Optics for Demanding Applications

Physicists Achieve Accurate Measurement of the Wave Characteristics of Ultrashort, Focused Light Pulses

Physicists Achieve Accurate Measurement of the Wave Characteristics of Ultrashort, Focused Light Pulses

Gamma Scientific Offers World’s Most Advanced Handheld Spectroradiometer/Flicker meter for Accurate and Repeatable Display Measurements

New Laser Design Controls Color, Intensity of Light by Varying Cavity Architecture

New Computational Technique to Make Telescopes Curve and Twist

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