Optics & Photonics News

RSS

VTT Develops a New Optics Solution for Thermal Infrared Applications

VTT has developed a solution for thermal infrared applications, enabling the possibility to fold a 360-degree panoramic view on a single sensor matrix.

30 Jan 2018

Reported Efficiency Improvement in Optical Rectennas

Researchers have reported a two-fold efficiency enhancement in optical rectennas and have switched to diode materials that are stable in air.

29 Jan 2018

New Method Fabricates Optically Active Structures

Scientists have developed a method to create new classes of optical materials and structures.The study was published in Science earlier this month.

By Louise Saul 29 Jan 2018

Using Raman Spectroscopy to Quickly Detect Disease

Using Raman spectroscopy, researchers have developed a kind of biopsy tool that could be used to spot diseased tissues in seconds.

By Brett Smith 29 Jan 2018

Tiny Spectroscopy Sensor for Hard Drives of the Future

A new quantum spectoscopy sensor, able to measure miniscule magnetic fields, could open the door to the next generation of hard discs.

By Brett Smith 29 Jan 2018

Cobolt Skyra™: The new multi-line laser

Cobolt AB, a part of HÜBNER Photonics, proudly market releases the Cobolt Skyra™, a revolutionary multi-line laser platform. With up to 4 wavelengths permanently aligned in a single compact package (70 x 134 x 38 mm) and...

From HÜBNER Photonics GmbH 26 Jan 2018

Toshiba Imaging to Introduce Ultra-Compact, Full HD Video Camera with USB 3.0 at 2018 SPIE BiOS & SPIE Photonics West

(TAIS) Imaging Systems Division (Irvine, CA - www.toshibacameras.com) introduces the JCS-HR5U, an ultra-compact (approx. 1.75” x 1.75” x 3”), CMOS HD video camera designed especially for clinical microscopy and scientifi...

From Toshiba America, Inc. 26 Jan 2018

Resonance Raman Spectroscopy Used for Optical Biopsy

Raman spectroscopy is being used in biomedicine to provide an optical biopsy that provides more in depth, faster detection.

26 Jan 2018

Researchers Create 3D Images that Hover in 'Thin Air'

In a recently published paper, researchers detail the potential technique formulated to create a 3D image projection, previously only seen in fiction.

26 Jan 2018

Laser-Enabled Synthesis Strategy to Promote Diamond Growth

UV laser photolysis of hydrocarbon species modified flame chemistry to enhance growth rate of diamonds, as well as the film quality.

26 Jan 2018

Quantum Switches Help Achieve Resolutions in the 30nm Range

Using quantum switches, physicists have beat the current resolution for microscopic analysis of solid state system to 1/31 - around 30 nanometres.

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 25 Jan 2018

Low-Cost Tool to Detect Bacteria in Food and Water

A new, rapid and low-cost optical and chemical method for detecting bacteria in a water or food samples has been developed

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 25 Jan 2018

Mathematical Model Describes the Process of Soliton Occurrence in Optical Microresonators

A new mathematical model describing the process of soliton occurrence in optical microresonators has been developed.

25 Jan 2018

New 300 mW Continuous-Wave UV Laser features excellent lifetime and plug & play operation

TOPTICA’s TopWave product line of industrial continuous-wave UV laser reaches a new power level. The latest member, TopWave 266, is now available with 300 mW output power at 266 nm. It provides a first-clas...

24 Jan 2018