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International Symposium on Lasers and Accelerators for Science & Society Aims to Inspire Youngsters

Hundreds of delegates attended an international Symposium on Lasers and Accelerators for Science & Society which aimed to inspire and inform youngsters about science and the application of lasers and accelerators, in particular.

6 Jul 2015

Sharp Sight Centres Offers Laser-Assisted Cataract Procedure with LENSAR’s Advanced Femtosecond Cataract Platform

LENSAR, Inc., a global leader in next generation femtosecond laser technology for refractive cataract surgery, today announced the Sharp Sight Centres now offer the LENSAR® Laser System to its cataract patients in Delhi, representing the company’s continued commitment to the international growth of its femtosecond laser cataract platform.

6 Jul 2015

SPIE Awards 2015 Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship to University of Arkansas Master’s Graduate

Stephen Bauman, a recent master’s graduate of the University of Arkansas, has been awarded a 2015 Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

6 Jul 2015

Ultrasound Levitation Technology Projects Display Out of Deformable Screens

Exciting new technologies, which allow users to change the shape of displays with their hands, promise to revolutionise the way we interact with smartphones, laptops and computers. Imagine pulling objects and data out of the screen and playing with these in mid-air.

6 Jul 2015

Latest Developments in Laser and Accelerator Science Highlighted at International Symposium

Online presentations from renowned scientists including Prof. Brian Cox, Prof. Carsten P. Welsch and Prof. Victor Malka provide overview of latest developments in laser and accelerator science.

6 Jul 2015

Nikon’s AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens Features Advanced Optical Design

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens features an advanced optical design that both lessens the overall weight of the lens as well as contributes to improved image quality.

6 Jul 2015

Sunny Optical to Build and Assemble Light's Camera Modules for Imaging Applications

Light today announced a manufacturing partnership with Sunny Optical Technology to bring Light's imaging technology to market.

6 Jul 2015

BSI Founder Invited to Lecture at Summer Workshop on Spectroscopic Imaging

Biophotonic Solutions Inc. (BSI), the world leader in automated laser pulse compression, announces that company founder Dr. Marcos Dantus will give an invited lecture at the upcoming 5th Summer Workshop on Spectroscopic Imaging. Scheduled for July 9, 2015, at Purdue University, Dr. Dantus' lecture will cover how to use broadband femtosecond laser pulses for improving biomedical imaging.

3 Jul 2015

Ball Aerospace Delivers Key Components for Laser Ranging System to NASA's JPL

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has delivered key components to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for a laser ranging system designed to achieve greater accuracy in measuring changes in Earth's ocean, groundwater and glaciers.

From BAE Systems 3 Jul 2015

New Report Reassesses Markets and Momentum of OLED Lighting

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "OLED Lighting 2015-2022: Reassessing Markets and Momentum" report to their offering.

3 Jul 2015

Nikon Introduces Versatile AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm Lens for Advanced Photography

Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens – an amazingly versatile DX-format lens that is well suited for advanced and enthusiast photographers.

3 Jul 2015

Special Optics Purchases New Precision Optical Factory

Special Optics, a Navitar company and leading manufacturer of precision optical assemblies, is pleased to announce the purchase of a new 25,000 square foot facility located in Denville, New Jersey to support the growing customer demands for complex optical solutions including femtosecond laser eye surgery optical systems and custom high NA microscope objectives.

From Special Optics, Inc. 2 Jul 2015

LASER World or PHOTONICS 2015: Phase-Stable Live Demonstration of Novel Frequency Comb Technology

TOPTICA presented the recently introduced optical frequency comb to the public for the first time at the LASER World of Photonics 2015 exhibition.

From TOPTICA Photonics 2 Jul 2015

Hyperspectral Camera Reveals Details of Faded Wall and Ceiling Frescos

Many details of the wall and ceiling frescos in the cloister of Brandenburg Cathedral have faded: Plaster on which horses once “galloped” appears more or less bare. A hyperspectral camera sees images that remain hidden to the human eye, however, and is thus a big help a for art historians.

2 Jul 2015

Novel Long Day Lighting System Successfully Resolves Technical Difficulties Encountered By Michigan Dairies

Research over the past 33 years has shown that long-day lighting (LDL) has a significant positive impact on milk production in dairy cows. However, Michigan dairy farmers have been unsuccessful in attaining the full benefits of LDL due to technical difficulties in measuring/maintaining light intensity and appropriately controlling the lighting system.

2 Jul 2015