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New Preparation Process for Growing Tm,Ho:Lu2O3 Crystal

For many decades, 2-μm lasers based on Tm3+-Ho3+ co-doped host media have garnered a great deal of attention in free-space optical communication, light detection and ranging (LIDAR), laser microsurgery, atmospheric sensors, and free-space optical communication.

23 Sep 2019

Nano-Tomographic Technique Detects Invisible Properties of Nano-Structured Fields

Structured laser light has already paved the way for a wide range of applications. For example, it enables accurate machining, controlling, and trapping of materials, or defined movements of cell compartments or tiny particles.

23 Sep 2019

Researchers Create Tunable, Nanoscale, Incandescent Light Source

An incandescent lightbulb created in an engineering laboratory at Rice University may be viewed as the smallest in the world with the potential of advances in photonics, sensing, and maybe computing platforms beyond the boundaries of silicon.

20 Sep 2019

New Laser Prototype can Help Detect Gravitational Waves in Space

Scientists have developed a new laser prototype at the core of the first space-based gravitational wave observatory, called the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission.

19 Sep 2019

New Fabrication Method for Miniaturizing Interference-Based Devices

A microchip to map the back of the eye for disease diagnosis has been used by researchers in Christine Hendon’s and Michal Lipson’s study groups at Columbia University, New York.

18 Sep 2019

Interactions Between Roots and Soil Organisms Revealed by Novel Use of Laser Technology

There are intimate relationships that take place in the rhizosphere, where plant roots and soil biota come together, but it can be quite tricky to see exactly what kind of interactions occur there.

By David J. Cross 18 Sep 2019

Detailed Bond Formation Shown Through the Use of AFM Images

Scientists in Germany have been able to make new interpretations of their previous atomic force microscopy (AFM) imagery work through looking closer at the interactions.

By Sarah Moore 18 Sep 2019

Light and Sound Waves Combined in Silicon Chips for Novel Signal Processing

The digital era is enabled by integrated circuits in silicon. Now, with the advent of photonics—components used for producing, guiding, and detecting light—the abilities of electronic circuits have been expanded even more.

17 Sep 2019

New Optical Technique to Observe High-Speed Chemical Reactions

The presence of certain kinds of light causes many artificial and natural chemical systems to react and alter their characteristics. However, ordinary instruments cannot observe these reactions because they tend to take place too rapidly.

17 Sep 2019

Metasurface Holograms Help Create Fast, Compact Devices to Measure Polarization

Scientists have achieved a new breakthrough by creating holograms with the help of ultra-thin layers of 2D structures called metasurfaces. These holograms can measure light polarization.

13 Sep 2019

MKS Announces Ophir® Large Aperture Laser Power/Energy Sensor for Pulsed Lasers

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® L2000W-PF-120 Laser Power/Energy Sensor, a water-cooled sensor for measuring large pulsed lasers.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 13 Sep 2019

Increased Capacity and Quality Thanks to Optimised Technology

By investing in new technologies, LASER COMPONENTS has been able to significantly expand its range of services for the coating of fibre end faces.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 13 Sep 2019

New LED SubstiTube Models Offer Energy Efficient Replacement for Fluorescent Lamps

LEDVANCE’s LED lamp portfolio already comprises a wide selection of high-performance and durable LED SubstiTubes – now, four models with new features have been added: the second generation of the SubstiTube T8 Connected, the SubstiTube T8 Motion Sensor, the SubstiTube T8 Universal and the SubstiTube T5 Universal.

From LEDVANCE GmbH 13 Sep 2019

Creaform Adds ACADEMIA 50 3D Scanner to its Educational Solution Suite

Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable and automated 3D measurement solutions, today announced that is has added the ACADEMIA 50 3D scanner to its ACADEMIA educational solution suite.

From Creaform Inc. 13 Sep 2019

Teledyne Imaging’s Newest Cameras Deliver True 16M Resolution, Global Shutter and a Compact C-Mount Lens

Teledyne Imaging, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, is pleased to introduce the newest models in its Genie™ Nano Camera Link™ series – the CL M4160 and C4160.

12 Sep 2019