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Viavi Introduces the MicroNIR™ Transmission Fixture for Precision Material Analysis

Viavi Solutions introduces the MicroNIR™ Transmission Fixture, a compact fixture used for the transmission analysis of liquids and/or thin filters and films. The MicroNIR Transmission Fixture is one of several new fit-for-purpose sampling accessories for the MicroNIR spectrometer, offering real-time analysis and more advanced Near Infrared applications in the field.

From Viavi Solutions 12 Jul 2017

Mounted Reference Flat for ELI-NP Project

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has produced a 600mm diameter mounted reference flat mirror that will enable Thales (www.thalesgroup.com) to perform the alignment of the laser beam expanders implemented in the High Peak Power Laser System for the prestigious ELI-NP project* in Romania.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 12 Jul 2017

CL88020, Next-Generation Sequential Linear LED Driver for Offline Lighting

Microchip Technology Inc. now provides a next-generation sequential linear LED driver for offline lighting applications. The CL88020 is an extension of Microchip’s popular CL88XX family, and has been designed to drive a long string of cost-effective LEDs directly from the 120 VAC line input.

11 Jul 2017

New Design Strategy for Achieving High Efficiency in OLEDs

A novel design strategy for efficient light-emitting molecules with applications in next-generation lighting and displays has been established as a result of the improved investigation of a molecule that was initially synthesized with the aim of developing a unique light-absorbing pigment.

11 Jul 2017

High Speed Infrared Detectors Aid Ballistic Testing

FLIR Systems has published a technical article that discusses the benefits of next-generation ROIC and detector material technologies and how they are pushing the boundaries on high-speed thermal imaging of ballistic testing.

From FLIR Systems 11 Jul 2017

New Photodetector can Overcome Obstacles to Increase Performance in Optoelectronic Devices

Manufacturers, in today’s increasingly powerful electronics, call for tiny materials as they seek to optimize performance without any bulk addition.

10 Jul 2017

Agilent Technologies Acquires Raman Spectroscopy Innovator, Cobalt Light Systems

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has acquired Oxfordshire, U.K.-based Cobalt Light Systems, a provider of highly differentiated Raman spectroscopic instruments for the pharmaceutical industry, applied markets, and public safety.

10 Jul 2017

SRRF-Stream - Andor Launches the World’s First Super-Resolution Microscopy Camera

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced the launch of a new super-resolution microscopy technology, available on single photon sensitive iXon EMCCD cameras. ‘SRRF-Stream’ unlocks real time super resolution fluorescence microscopy on most modern microscopes, using conventional fluorophores at low illumination intensities, thus making it highly compatible with live cell imaging.

From Andor Technology Ltd. 7 Jul 2017

New Sophisticated Telescope for Detecting Optical Signals from Gravitational Waves

A sophisticated telescope for detecting optical signatures of gravitational waves - developed and operated by a global research partnership, headed by the University of Warwick - has been officially launched.

5 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop World's Most Narrowband Diode Laser on a Chip

The world’s most narrowband diode laser on a chip has been developed by Researchers from the University of Twente’s MESA+ research institute in collaboration with the Lionix company.

4 Jul 2017

Researchers Solve Momentum Paradox of Light

Researchers from Aalto University have recently demonstrated that an atomic mass density wave accompanies each and every photon in a transparent medium.

3 Jul 2017

New Microscope Combines Various Microscopy Techniques to Produce Clearer Images

Hari Shroff, PhD, and his colleagues from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) have developed an innovative microscope that combines various microscopy techniques to enhance resolution and contrast in thick biological samples.

30 Jun 2017

Researchers Develop New Laser with a Linewidth of Only 10 mHz

Until recently, no one has succeeded in coming very close to the ideal laser: theoretically, laser light is known to have only single color, also wavelength or frequency. However, in reality, there is always a specific linewidth.

30 Jun 2017

Novel Multi-Chip LED with Lens Enhances Camera Flash Applications

Osram Opto Semiconductors launches a new generation of the Oslux LED for mobile devices. For the first time, two LED chips and a lens have been combined into a module.

28 Jun 2017

Researchers Succeed in Photoelectron Spectroscopy Under Real Atmospheric Pressure

For the first time in the world, researchers, from the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), Innovation Research Center for Fuel Cells, University of Electro-Communications, Research Center for Materials Science, Nagoya University, and JASRI (Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute), have enhanced an ambient-pressure photoelectron spectroscopy instrument by using hard X-rays produced at SPring-8 and succeeded in photoelectron spectrometry under real atmospheric pressure.

28 Jun 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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Viavi Introduces the MicroNIR™ Transmission Fixture for Precision Material Analysis

Mounted Reference Flat for ELI-NP Project

CL88020, Next-Generation Sequential Linear LED Driver for Offline Lighting

New Design Strategy for Achieving High Efficiency in OLEDs

High Speed Infrared Detectors Aid Ballistic Testing

New Photodetector can Overcome Obstacles to Increase Performance in Optoelectronic Devices

Agilent Technologies Acquires Raman Spectroscopy Innovator, Cobalt Light Systems

SRRF-Stream - Andor Launches the World’s First Super-Resolution Microscopy Camera

New Sophisticated Telescope for Detecting Optical Signals from Gravitational Waves

Researchers Develop World's Most Narrowband Diode Laser on a Chip

Researchers Solve Momentum Paradox of Light

New Microscope Combines Various Microscopy Techniques to Produce Clearer Images

Researchers Develop New Laser with a Linewidth of Only 10 mHz

Novel Multi-Chip LED with Lens Enhances Camera Flash Applications

Researchers Succeed in Photoelectron Spectroscopy Under Real Atmospheric Pressure

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