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Innovative Form of Light-Emitting Diode can Control Wavelength of Desired Light with High Precision

Usually, atoms or molecules are created when particles bond in free space. However, it is possible to create even more exotic bonding states inside solid objects.

16 Apr 2019

NRL’s Laser Processing Technique can Boost Efficiency of Optoelectronic Devices

Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) discovered a new technique to passivate flaws in next-generation optical materials to enhance optical quality and enable the miniaturization of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and other optical elements.

16 Apr 2019

Researchers Develop New Compound for Studying Bacterial Communication and its Effect on Different Genetic Pathways

A research team at the University of Groningen has successfully incorporated a molecule—utilized by bacteria for quorum sensing—with a light-controlled switch.

16 Apr 2019

SLAC’s High-Speed ‘Electron Camera’ Films Molecular Movie in HD

With an extremely fast “electron camera” at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, researchers have made the first high-definition “movie” of ring-shaped molecules breaking open in response to light.

16 Apr 2019

Photonis And Syt Technologies Announce Cooperation

Photonis Technologies and SYT Technologies announced a business partnership during the SOFINS exhibition in Bordeaux last week. The two companies are combining their skills and products to enable the SYT SR750 long range observation system to detect, recognize and identify both during day and night. During SOFINS Photonis and SYT Technologies showcased their joint project for the first time to the military audience.

From PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S. 16 Apr 2019

New Photonic Switch can Direct Light Passing Through Optical Fibers More Efficiently and Rapidly

Engineers from the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new photonic switch that can direct the light traveling through optical fibers more efficiently and rapidly than ever before.

15 Apr 2019

Combination of Imaging Technology and Custom Visualization Software Helps Observe Coral Recovery After a Bleaching Event

New imaging software was used by researchers and engineers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UC San Diego, respectively to identify remarkable recovery following a bleaching event on the reefs surrounding distant Palmyra Atoll located in the tropical Pacific.

12 Apr 2019

New Imaging Method Exposes “Burst” of Activity Prior to Cell Death

Examining the movement of minute cells is not an easy task. For chromatin, the group of RNA, DNA, and protein macromolecules packed within genome, motion is an essential part of its active role as a regulator of how human genes get repressed or expressed.

12 Apr 2019

e-con Systems Launches the Conversa - Full HD USB 3.0 Camera with Stereo Microphone

e-con Systems Inc., a leading camera solutions company, today launched Conversa (See3CAM_CU38) - 3.4MP Custom Lens fixed focus USB 3.0 (UVC/UAC) camera with built-in stereo microphone for crystal clear sound.

From e-con Systems, Inc 12 Apr 2019

Official Length of One Second Could Soon be Redefined by the Use of Optical Clock

Scientists have measured the ticking of an optical clock with accuracy like never before and have also demonstrated that it is possible to operate the clock unmatched consistency.

12 Apr 2019

Custom-Built Laser System Reveals Cells that Play a Role in Brain Disorders

Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease are some of the most widespread brain maladies and have been linked with issues in cells that hold a type of protein, known as parvalbumin.

10 Apr 2019

optical control Brings Component Counter with Automatic Loading/Unloading to SMTconnect

optical control GmbH & Co. KG is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at SMTconnect, scheduled to take place May 7-9, 2019 at the NurnbergMesse GmbH in Nuremberg, Germany.

10 Apr 2019

3D Imaging and Metrology System for Submicron-Level Accurate Measurements

This is an automated optical 3D imaging and metrology system for submicron level accurate measurements on any material. It is a stand-alone system used in state-of-the-art R&D laboratories, smart manufacturing, and quality control.

From EVT Eye Vision Technology 10 Apr 2019

Compact IR Cameras with Industrial Accessories

Optris Compact Line with water cooled housing, air purge unit and shutter.

From Optris GmbH & Co. KG 10 Apr 2019

New OmniVision Automotive Image Sensor Provides Industry’s Smallest Package and Best Value for Cabin Monitoring Segment

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV2778 automotive image sensor, which provides the best value of any 2MP RGB-IR sensor for cabin- and occupant...

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 9 Apr 2019