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Injector of European X-ray Laser European XFEL Commences Operation

A crucial component of the European X-ray laser European XFEL has taken up operation: The so-called injector, the 45-metre long first part of the superconducting particle accelerator, has accelerated its first electrons to nearly the speed of light. This is the first beam ever accelerated at the European XFEL and represents a major advancement toward the completion of the facility.

22 Dec 2015

Laser-Based X-Ray Machine Could Help Prevent Nuclear Terrorism

Physicists at the Diocles Extreme Light Laboratory at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have demonstrated that their unconventional laser-based X-ray machine could provide a new defense against nuclear terrorism.

22 Dec 2015

Optelian Adds RGN-8040 quad 10G Multiservice OTN Card to Transponder Portfolio

Optical networking solution provider Optelian announces the expansion of its transponder/regenerator portfolio with the introduction of the RGN-8040 quad 10G multiservice Optical Transport Network (OTN) card.

22 Dec 2015

ECI's Apollo 400G Flex-Grid Blade Suitable for Czech Educational and Scientific Network

ECI®, a global provider of ELASTIC Network™ solutions for service providers, utilities and data center operators, announced the successful live trial of ECI's Apollo 400G flex-grid blade on the Czech Educational and Scientific Network (CESNET).

22 Dec 2015

Soraa LED Lamps to Illuminate Fabrics on Display at Maibom Innovation Center

Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaNTM LED technology, announced that its LED lamps were chosen for their ability to beautifully illuminate fabrics on display at the Maibom Innovation Center, the textile design showcase and collaboration studio of the highly regarded Maibom GmbH Textilvertrieb company.

22 Dec 2015

Diodes Launches AL1696 LED Driver for Triac-Dimmable Lighting Applications

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL1696.

22 Dec 2015

IXYS Launches LIA135 and LIA136 Low Voltage Optically Isolated Error Amplifiers

IXYS Integrated Circuits Division (ICD), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation, announced the availability of the LIA135 and LIA136 low voltage optically isolated error amplifiers each with an integrated programmable precision shunt reference incorporated into a single 8-pin package.

22 Dec 2015

OSIRIS-REX Laser Altimeter to Create 3D Maps of Asteroid Bennu

Michael Daly, a York University researcher, is the lead scientist on a laser altimeter that will map the surface and create a 3D model of the asteroid Bennu during a NASA mission launching in 2016.

22 Dec 2015

INDATEL Selects TESSCO as Key Delivery Partner for Fiber Optic Cable and Fiber Accessories

TESSCO Technologies, a leading provider of the product and value chain solutions required to build, use, and maintain wireless systems, has been selected by INDATEL, an association of wholesale carriers, as a key delivery partner for fiber optic cable and fiber accessories.

22 Dec 2015

Accurate Spectrophotometric Measurement of Illumination

The LumaSpec LS800S from Prior Scientific is a compact visible light spectrophotometer which provides quantitative spectral power data enabling users to characterise and monitor the illumination source of their microscope system.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 18 Dec 2015

NEC Display Solutions Introduces LED-Backlit Monitors with Smart Sensing Technology

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, today announced the new MultiSync®EA305WMi and EA275WMi, 30-inch and 27-inch displays.

18 Dec 2015

LuxCath System Enables Optical Assessment of Tissue Contact Before and During Cardiac Ablation

LuxCath LLC, a leading medical technology company developing visualization and optical tissue interrogation for cardiac ablation, announced today that the Company’s technology was used for the first time in procedures to treat arrhythmia patients, with highly promising results.

18 Dec 2015

Larson Electronics Releases 30W Stud Mounted LED Spotlight

Larson Electronics announces the release of a 30 watt stud mounted LED spotlight that operates on a 12 volt electrical system making it ideal for added auxiliary lighting for trucks, equipment, or all-terrain vehicles.

18 Dec 2015

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Revolutionizes Laser Printing Technology

Thanks to a new revolutionary laser printing technology, it is now possible to print this press release in colour on an area no bigger than a hair. This breakthrough in nanotechnology will be published on 14 December 2015 in an article in the scientific journal Nature Nanotechnology.

18 Dec 2015

Optimised Lenses for Very Large Formats

Resolve Optics has developed a specialist lens system designed to provide high resolution performance for very large format cameras and sensor arrays in excess of 200mm diametersuch as are used in aerial surveying.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 17 Dec 2015