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Proprietary technique produces ultra smooth laser mirrors

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has pioneered a pitch-polishing technique, that produces consistently low surface microroughness on off-axis parabolic mirrors used as key focusing elements for high power laser experiments. Dist...

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 26 Sep 2024

Attosecond Science Unlocks New Understanding of Molecular Processes

Researchers from IMDEA Nanociencia used attosecond extreme-ultraviolet press to reveal new insights into the ultrafast dynamics of molecular systems in a study that was published in Nature Chemistry.

26 Sep 2024

Single-Lens AR Platform Offers Promise for Mainstream Adoption

Researchers describe in ACS Photonics how to combine two optical technologies into a single, high-resolution augmented reality display, making the technology easier to integrate into everyday personal devices.

26 Sep 2024

OGP Announces Smartscope M-Series, The Next Evolution Of The World’s Most Popular 3D Multisensor Metrology Systems

Optical Gaging Products (OGP®), a world-leading manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, is proud to announce the next evolution of SmartScope® 3D Multisensor Metrology systems: SmartScope M-Series. Offered in two benchtop and two floor model options to handle nearly any sized part, SmartScope M-Series systems usher in the next generation of enhancements in image accuracy, optics, and throughput to the world’s most popular 3D multisensor video measurement platform.

From Optical Gaging Products, Inc. (OGP) 26 Sep 2024

IDS Showcases Groundbreaking 2D, 3D, and AI-Based Vision Systems at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany

Detecting the smallest errors, increasing throughput rates, preventing wear – industrial cameras provide important information for automated processes. IDS will be demonstrating which technologies and products are particularly relevant at SPS / Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12 to 14 November.

From IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH 26 Sep 2024

Up to 20 IDS Cameras Support Munich-Based Start Up, Marvel Fusion GmbH in Their Research

Nuclear fusion is seen as a possible visionary solution to the energy problems of the future - clean and comparatively low-risk. Small atomic nuclei are fused at extreme temperatures and pressures instead of being split as in the reactors of conventional nuclear power plants.

25 Sep 2024

REIMS: Improving Breast Cancer Surgery with Real-Time Tissue Analysis

In a recent British Journal of Cancer study, researchers demonstrated the potential of REIMS technology for real-time tissue classification during breast cancer surgeries, offering significant improvements in surgical precision and patient outcome

By Muhammad Osama 25 Sep 2024

Basler Presents pylon AI, a New AI Image Analysis Software for Complex Applications

Basler AG, international manufacturer of high-quality machine vision hardware and software, is expanding its proven pylon Software Suite with pylon AI. pylon AI are image analysis functions with artificial intelligence algorithms that, unlike conventional algorithms, can solve more complex vision tasks like classification and semantic segmentation.

From Basler AG 25 Sep 2024

Real-Time Panoramic Imaging and Ultrafast Motion Detection with ACEcam

An international group of researchers, under the direction of Professor Xuming Zhang of the Department of Applied Physics, Photonics Research Institute & Research Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have created a biomimetic ACE as a panoramic camera (referred to as ACEcam).

24 Sep 2024

Engineering Microresonator Properties for Octave-Spanning Soliton Frequency Combs

A group of scientists at Harvard University developed design guidelines that consistently suppress Raman lasing in favor of soliton frequency comb generation.

23 Sep 2024

Marktech Releases New Low Capacitance, High-Speed Silicon Photodiodes – 3X Response Speed

The new Series 4 silicon photodiodes have triple the response speed (25ns vs. 80ns) compared to our current Series 4 PDs with the same active area. New Low Capacitance High-Speed Series 4 Silicon Photodiodes - MT03-08...

From Marketech International Inc. 23 Sep 2024

Revolutionizing THz Communication with Tunable Graphene Optical Filters

In a recent study, researchers developed a tunable narrow single-mode bandpass optical filter using graphene nanoribbons for terahertz applications. This advancement holds potential for enhancing high-speed, low-loss optical communication networks and sensing technologies.

By Muhammad Osama 23 Sep 2024

A Promising Technique for Analyzing Cellular and Molecular Systems

A group of researchers at the National University of Defence Technology in Changsha, China, has proposed a new approach that enables them to tune the wavelengths reflected from crystal samples.

20 Sep 2024

Mikrotron Cameras Reveal Adaptive Behavior of Fish Exposed to Hydro-Peaking

Hydropower is playing a crucial part in the transition away from fossil fuels by acting as a buffer against the erratic availability of other renewable energy sources like wind or solar.

From Mikrotron 20 Sep 2024

Fixed Focus Lenses for Close-up Nuclear Inspection

Manufactured to the highest quality standards from cerium doped glass, Resolve Optics Ltd offer a range of fixed focus radiation resistant lenses that can withstand radiation exposure of up to 100 kGy (100,000,000 rads) and temperatures up to 55 °C without discoloration.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 19 Sep 2024