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ISS National Lab-Sponsored Optical Glass Fabrication Moves the Future of In-Space Manufacturing

New fiber optics experiments sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory launched on Northrop Grumman’s 20th Commercial Resupply Services (NG-20) mission.

22 Mar 2024

Laser Cooling Breakthrough Achieves Ultra-Cold Silica

A collaborative effort by researchers from Germany’s Fraunhofer IOF Institute and the University of New Mexico has resulted in a breakthrough.

22 Mar 2024

Custom Optical Module for Cutting-Edge Imaging System

Resolve Optics is a leading developer of custom optical modules - design optimised to perfectly match your application.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 20 Mar 2024

Rugged Lenses – Proven for Use in Military and Space Applications

Resolve Optics reports on ongoing and increased demand for rugged high-performance lenses for military and space applications where the need for vibration / shock testing prior to deployment is a vital prerequisite.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 20 Mar 2024

Camera Lens Provides Switchable Day / Night Vision Operation

To provide an optimised solution for a surveillance camera manufacturer - Resolve Optics has developed a custom lens capable of producing both clear daytime and night vision images.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 20 Mar 2024

Santec AOC Announces the World’s Smallest Tap-Photodetector

Introducing Santec's cutting-edge optical components for 400G+ transceivers, featuring the smallest tap-photodetector and advanced noise reduction technologies.

From Santec Corporation 19 Mar 2024

Perovskite LEDs Achieve Unprecedented Stability and Performance

Professor Linsong Cui's research team, affiliated with the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), collaborated with Professor Samuel D. Stranks' team from the University of Cambridge to develop an innovative approach aimed at improving the performance of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing perovskite materials.

18 Mar 2024

TIFRH Devises Cost-Effective Method for MeV Beam Generation

Subatomic particles, such as electrons, are accelerated to speeds nearing the speed of light in massive particle accelerators as they approach a target surface.

14 Mar 2024

Unleashing the Potential of Ultrablack Coatings in Optical Systems

Sometimes total darkness is necessary to view clearly. Black paint coating devices can reduce stray light, improving images and performance for astronomy and precision optics, because every detail counts for the most sophisticated telescopes and optical systems, so their manufacturers search for the darkest black materials to coat them with.

13 Mar 2024