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Researchers Discover Self-Torque, a New Property of Light

Scientists have found that light can have a new property, self-torque. This finding could pave the way towards stimulating possibilities in light-connected applications.

28 Jun 2019

Study Shows Some Lasers Use the Variational Principle

Nature can find best solutions to complicated problems. For instance, although there are more ways for a single protein to fold, proteins invariably fold in a manner that lowers potential energy.

27 Jun 2019

New MarSurf Variable Drive Series Offers Users the Ability to Easily and Quickly Perform Roughness and Contour Measurements on the Same Machine

Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, today announced the addition of the variable-drive MarSurf VD series, which enables roughness and contour measurements to be performed on the same machine.

From Mahr Inc. 27 Jun 2019

MKS Announces Ophir® Juno+, Compact USB Module That Turns PC into Laser Power/Energy Meter

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® Juno+ USB Interface at Laser World of Photonics.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 27 Jun 2019

Santec Receives FDA Approval for ARGOS®

Santec Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical components, tunable lasers, optical test & measurement and OCT systems, today announced the US FDA approval for the latest version of the award winning SS-OCT Biometer; ARGOS® , the ARGOS® is marketed under the Santec medical brand MOVU.

From Santec Corporation 27 Jun 2019

Meet us in Munich, Laser World of Photonics!

Laser World of Photonics is the world leading trade fair for Photonics technologies and Applications held biannually in Munich. Parallelly to the main exhibition, the World of Photonics Congress is held organized in six scientific conferences, gathering more than 5500 speakers in 2017.

From Monocrom 27 Jun 2019

High-speed Camera Evaluation, Simple and Effective

Software supports simple and effective evaluation of CamPerform CP series high-speed cameras

From Optronis Gmbh 27 Jun 2019

Previewing Product and Capabilities for Laser Systems and Machine Vision at Laser Munich 2019

Designing the next generation laser material processing systems.

From Gooch & Housego 27 Jun 2019

MKS Announces New Ophir® High Resolution Beam Profiling Camera with USB 3.0 Interface for Measuring CW and Pulsed Lasers

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the new Ophir® SP920 USB 3.0 Silicon CCD High Resolution Beam Profiling Camera at Laser World of Photonics.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 27 Jun 2019

Microscopic Glass Blowing Method Used to Manufacture Miniature Optical Lenses

Since Roman times, the making of glass objects involved inserting air into a hot glass to form a bubble. In a new research, scientists use these same glass blowing concepts on a microscopic scale to create specialized tiny cone-shaped lenses called axicons.

26 Jun 2019

Acacia Communications and Lumentum Demonstrate 200G Interoperability in CFP2-DCO Form Factor

Acacia Communications, Inc., a leading provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, and Lumentum Holdings Inc., a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, today jointly announced that they have successfully demonstrated interoperability between their respective CFP2-DCO modules operating at 200G.

From Lumentum Operations LLC 26 Jun 2019

Platinum Temperature Sensors by Heraeus Raise Performance Limits in E-Mobility

To shorten the charging times of electric cars, more efficient power transmission is needed. At the same time, charging plugs must be safe despite the high energy transfer.

From Excelitas Noblelight 26 Jun 2019

FOBA Upgrades Fiber Laser Portfolio with New Y.0200-S Fiber Laser Marking System

To meet manufacturers’ demands for a light, compact and adaptable fiber laser solution, FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving, a global leader in industrial laser part marking and engraving solutions, has introduced the new FOBA Y.0200-S model to upgrade its existing range of fiber laser marking systems.

From FOBA Laser Marking & Engraving 26 Jun 2019

Shifted-Component Model Improves FLIO Data Analysis

We present a new model for analysis of fluorescence-lifetime ophtalmoscopy data recorded with the Heidelberg Engineering FLIO system.

From Becker & Hickl GmbH 26 Jun 2019

Wasatch Photonics Launches WP OCT Software Platform as Enabling Tool for OCT System Development

Wasatch Photonics announces the launch of its WP OCT software platform as an enabling tool for research and OEM development, with the power and flexibility to speed OCT system development.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 26 Jun 2019