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New Method to Enhance Simple Color Tuning of LED Bulbs

A new method―the outcome of an international partnership of researchers from Lehigh University, West Chester University, Osaka University and the University of Amsterdam―could make way for monolithic incorporation for basic color tuning of a light bulb, according to Volkmar Dierolf, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Lehigh’s Department of Physics, who participated in the research.

29 Apr 2019

Simultaneous Hyperspectral Imaging & LiDAR Sensing Platform

Analytik has introduced an advanced turnkey airborne platform that offers the ability to simultaneously collect Hyperspectral imaging and LiDAR measurements - saving operators time and money. The new integrated UA...

From Analytik Ltd 26 Apr 2019

Researchers Demonstrate First Laser Radio Transmitter that Shows Promise for Ultra-High-Speed Wi-Fi

Undoubtedly, people would have never heard Dean Martin like this.

26 Apr 2019

Elementary Mathematics Brings Star Trek's Holodeck Closer to Reality

For many years we have been hearing that holographic technology is one step closer to realizing Star Trek's famous Holodeck, a virtual reality stage that simulates any object in 3D as if they are real. Sadly, 3D holographic projection has never been realized.

26 Apr 2019

DOE Releases Study on Handheld Flicker Meters

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the findings of a new study on handheld flicker meters.

From Gigahertz-Optik Inc 26 Apr 2019

Newly Synthesized Red Phosphor Can Make LED Lighting Significantly More Energy Efficient

The human eye is specifically sensitive to green, but it is not that sensitive to red and blue. At present, a group of chemists, under the guidance of Hubert Huppertz, have created a new red phosphor whose light is well sensed by the eye.

25 Apr 2019

New Photoacoustic Endoscopy Could Lead to Targeted Treatments for Crohn’s Disease

A newly built endoscope could offer doctors an improved view of intestinal variations caused by Crohn’s disease.

25 Apr 2019

Researchers Discover How Light Stimulates Brain Activity

Optogenetics uses light to regulate brain processes. It is based on light-regulated proteins such as channelrhodopsin-2, an ion channel that opens when it is uncovered to light, thus triggering cellular processes.

24 Apr 2019

Marktech Optoelectronics Announces Successful lnP Epitaxial Crystal Technology Development for Ultra-High-Speed (5G) Large-Capacity Signal Processing Applications

Marktech Optoelectronics, Inc. (www.marktechopto.com)(Marktech), a privately-held, veteran-owned leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom optoelectronics components and assemblies, including UV, visible, near-infrared, and short-wave infrared emitters, detectors, InP epiwafers and other materials, today announced its successful in-house development of InP epitaxial crystal mass production technologies for ultra-high-speed (5G) large-capacity signal processing applications.

From Marktech Optoelectronics 24 Apr 2019

Picosun Reports Superb Results in Boosting Micro-LED Performance Using ALD Passivation

Picosun Group, the dealer of the principal AGILE ALD™ (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin-film coating solutions, demonstrated excellent outcomes in improving micro-LED performance using ALD passivation.

23 Apr 2019

Study Shows Zapped Magnets Behave Like Fluids When Hit by a Short, High-Energy Laser

Scientists have long been pursuing an unusual phenomenon—when an ultra-thin magnet is hit with a laser, it will de-magnetize quickly. This can be compared to a magnet fixed on a refrigerator which abruptly falls off.

19 Apr 2019

Researchers Successfully 3D Print Chalcogenide Glass to Enable Low-Cost Manufacturing of Complex Optical Components

Chalcogenide glass—an exclusive material used for fabricating optical components that work at mid-infrared wavelengths—has been successfully 3D printed by researchers for the first time.

19 Apr 2019

Unique in the Market: Basler Launches Intelligent Lighting Solutions

Camera manufacturer Basler now offers lighting solutions for image processing systems. In cooperation with CCS, the world's leading manufacturer of LED lighting for Machine Vision applications, Basler has developed a comprehensive portfolio of various lighting components.

From Basler AG 17 Apr 2019

Ophir® IR Optics Expands Family of Cooled MWIR Long Range Lenses, Adds 900 mm and 1350 mm FL's Suited for Aviation and Observation Systems

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® SupIR 45-900 mm MWIR f/4 and SupIR 50-1350 mm MWIR f/5.5 long range, motorized continuous zoom lenses at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2019.

From Ophir Photonics Group 17 Apr 2019