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Novel LED Light Offers Robust, Energy-Efficient Illumination

Larson Electronics LLC has launched an innovative low-profile, explosion-proof light fixture with motion sensor and emergency battery backup.

13 Jun 2018

Teledyne’s Powerful New Portable X-Ray Generator featured at EU Conference for Non-Destructive Testing

Teledyne ICM, and Teledyne DALSA, both Teledyne Technologies companies and global leaders in high-performance x-ray solutions, will take part in the European Conference for Non-Destructive Testing (ECNDT).

From Teledyne DALSA 11 Jun 2018

New Silicon Laser Uses Sound Waves to Amplify Light

Researchers from Yale have developed an innovative silicon laser that amplifies light using sound waves.

11 Jun 2018

1st International Symposium on “Single Photon based Quantum Technologies”

PicoQuant's 1st International Symposium on “Single Photon based Quantum Technologies”, held from May 30 - June 1, 2018, was considered to be a highly inspiring event by all participants. The three day symposium br...

From Picoquant GmbH 8 Jun 2018

Cobolt Bolero™ 640 nm

Cobolt AB, a part of HÜBNER Photonics, proudly highlights the addition of a new wavelength of 640 nm to the Cobolt 05-01 Series of single frequency lasers. With up to 500 mW and a linewidth of <1 MHz, the Cobolt Boler...

From HÜBNER Photonics GmbH 8 Jun 2018

New Technique to Reveal How Light Influences Materials

Physicists have created a new method to establish the electronic properties of thin gold films after they interact with light. Details of the new method have been published in the Nature Communications, which increase the understanding of the fundamental laws that rule the interaction of electrons and light.

6 Jun 2018

MultiHarp 150 – new generation of timing electronics

As the world market leader in TCSPC timing electronics, PicoQuant is proud to announce the MultiHarp 150, its newest generation of bench-top event timers with USB 3.0 interface. Its outstanding data throughput all...

From Picoquant GmbH 4 Jun 2018

A Novel High-Speed Photodetector for Use in Light-Based Real-Time Computing

Optical detectors, which have fast binary photoswitching capabilities across a wide range of wavelengths, are an essential component for the realization of light-based real-time computing.

By Liam Critchley 1 Jun 2018

Wyze Labs Introduces New 1080p Pan & Tilt Smart Home Camera, Wyze Cam Pan

A Seattle-based smart home technology startup, Wyze Labs, Inc., has launched a new, advanced 1080p pan & tilt camera called Wyze Cam Pan.

31 May 2018

“Smart Mirror” Laser Power Meter for Point-of-Use, High-Accuracy Laser Monitoring

At present, high-power lasers are broadly applied in laser welding and additive manufacturing systems for precision welding and cutting of metal, producing all types of metal parts for automotive industries, aerospace applications, medical devices, and others.

30 May 2018

Photonis USA Pennsylvania, Inc. Announces Partnership with Night Vision Devices, Inc.

Photonis USA Pennsylvania, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Night Vision Devices, Inc. as the United States’ exclusive distributor and integrator for Photonis’ lightweight an...

From PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S. 25 May 2018

Researchers Develop First Chip-Based Dual-Comb Spectrometer in Mid-IR Range

For the first time, scientists from Columbia Engineering have developed and operated a chip-based dual-comb spectrometer in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) range that avoids the need for moving parts and with the ability to obtain spectra in less than 2 μs.

24 May 2018