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Light-Matter Interaction Controlled by Photonic Hypercrystals

Control of light-matter interaction plays a significant role in fundamental phenomena and technologies such as solar cells, LEDs, lasers and photosynthesis.

8 May 2017

European X-Ray Laser Generates the First X-Ray Laser Light

In the metropolitan region of Hamburg, the biggest X-ray laser in the world, the European XFEL, has reached the last significant milestone before the official opening in September. Most of this 3.4 km long facility is located in underground tunnels and it has now generated its first X-ray laser light.

5 May 2017

Analysis of Wi-Fi Data Generates Holograms of Surrounding Area

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have created a holographic imaging process that portrays the radiation of a Wi-Fi transmitter to produce 3D images of the surrounding environment. This can be used by industrial facility operators to track objects as they are conveyed through the production line.

5 May 2017

Innovations by PicoQuant at LASER World of PHOTONICS

Highlights include a new green picosecond pulsed laser head, an expanded VisIR/VisUV laser platform line-up, and the FLIMbee galvo scanner add-on for the MicroTime 200

From Picoquant GmbH 5 May 2017

SoraaLaser to Demonstrate Innovative Solid-State Laser Light Sources at LightFair International

SoraaLaser, a globally leading company in the commercialization of visible laser light sources, will present a demonstration of its new dynamic laser light source technology LightFair International, Booth # 5807, May 9-11, in Philadelphia, PA.

4 May 2017

New Optical System for Full-Field X-Ray Microscope Eliminates Chromatic Aberrations

X-ray microscopes are mostly used together with full-field imaging techniques in spectromicroscopy applications, where they permit the chemical structures of materials to be examined and visualized simultaneously.

3 May 2017

Novel Energy-Harvesting Laser Phosphor Display

By substituting the phosphor screen in a laser phosphor display (LPD) with a luminescent solar concentrator (LSC), energy can be harvested from ambient light as well as display high-resolution images.

3 May 2017

UCSB Engineering Professor Awarded by OSA for Contributions to Photonic Integrated Circuits

In appreciation of his “major contributions to photonic integrated circuits,” UC Santa Barbara engineering professor Larry Coldren has been bestowed the 2017 Nick Holonyak, Jr. Award from the Optical Society of America (OSA).

2 May 2017

Ketra Launches Sunlight-Mimicking Lighting Technology, Offering Wellness to Indoor Occupants

Understanding that the best light comes from sunlight, Ketra has developed the world’s most advanced lighting system that precisely mimics the color intensity and temperature of natural light. Ketra LEDs dynamically change all through the day, providing the complete range of sunlight— bright and crisp during the day, warm and soft at night.

2 May 2017

Prior Scientific, releases NEW WARRANTY, BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

Prior Scientific announces world class warranty for their best in Class Products. Our new improved warranty for motorized stages is five (5) years from the date of purchase only when used with a Prior controller, for controllers three (3) years and for Prior Scientific’s custom-built products one (1) year.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 2 May 2017

MKS' Ophir® Business Unit Introduces Smallest, Lightest Weight, Continuous Zoom Lens for Drones & UAVs

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, will announce the Ophir® LightIR™ compact, continuous zoom lens at the XPONENTIAL show for Unmanned Systems and Robotics, May 8-11, 2017.

From Ophir Photonics Group 1 May 2017

Compact Handheld Probe Helps in Endoscopic Diagnosis of Cancer Without Tissue Staining

As an important step toward endoscopic diagnosis of cancer, researchers have come up with a handheld fiber optic probe capable of being used to perform multiple nonlinear imaging techniques without the requirements for tissue staining. An ultrafast laser is used by this new multimodal imaging probe to develop nonlinear optical effects in tissue that can reveal cancer and several other diseases.

1 May 2017

Photodielectric Discovery Offers Novel Optical Control to Electronics

In futuristic science fiction films like "Minority Report" and "Iron Man," characters are seen controlling computer displays with slick and deliberate hand motions. For instance, the protagonist in "Minority Report” played by Tom Cruise uses gloves with fingertips that glow to provide him the power of virtual manipulation.

28 Apr 2017

Royal Contract Lighting Decorates MGM National Harbor with Spectacular Light Designs

Royal Contract Lighting reported today that it has built several custom lighting fixtures for MGM National Harbor, a leading entertainment destination based in Maryland and the first luxury gaming resort in the Capital region.

27 Apr 2017

Basler Gets into MIPI/CSI-2 Technology

Starting in the fall of 2017, Basler makes it possible to operate its dart camera modules with the most widely used camera interface for embedded systems, MIPI/CSI-2.

From Basler AG 27 Apr 2017