Optical percutaneous needle biopsy techniques are revolutionizing tumor diagnostics, enabling real-time analysis and improving the accuracy of tissue sampling.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
18 Feb 2026
A team of physicists from the University of Ottawa have developed a new theoretical model that shines new light on how scientists understand the way lasers interact with dense matter, such as solids and liquids.
Optical fiber biosensors (OFBs) achieve ultra-low detection limits for biomarkers and toxins, yet face challenges in reproducibility and scalable manufacturing.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
13 Feb 2026
Astronomers confirm a hot intracluster medium in JADES-ID1 at z˜5.68, revealing early massive halo heating and rapid structure growth post-Big Bang.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
11 Feb 2026
This novel terahertz microscope from MIT enables the observation of superconducting electron dynamics, crucial for future advancements in quantum materials.
High precision sapphire and quartz centrifuge cell windows for use in Beckman® Coulter analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC) centrifuges that provide users with greater flexibility when configuring experiments have been introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, RI.
This research highlights the use of O-PTIR to determine the minimum detectable thickness of PA6 and PET films, crucial for improving plastics recycling.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
6 Feb 2026
The review discusses innovations in quartz-enhanced laser spectroscopy, emphasizing QEPAS and LITES for improved sensitivity in trace gas sensing technologies.
Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of imaging systems for scientific evaluation of light sources and displays, announced that it will merge with its sister company, Konica Minolta Sensing Americas to form a new company.
Excelitas®, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Luxium Solutions, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners and Edgewater Capital Partners.
Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi"), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced the completion of acquiring Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. ("LSI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, Inc. ("Luminar"), in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million (the "Transaction").
Veeco Instruments Inc. and imec announced today that they have collaboratively developed a 300 mm high-volume-manufacturing-compatible process that enables the integration of barium titanate (BaTiO3 or BTO) on a silicon photonics platform.
The development of an ammonium fluorooxoborate crystal marks a breakthrough in vacuum ultraviolet laser technology, promising advancements in optical materials.
The review discusses transient electroluminescence (TrEL) as a tool for analyzing carrier dynamics and efficiency roll-off in perovskite light-emitting diodes.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
30 Jan 2026
Onto Innovation's 4Di InSpec™ SR Surface Roughness Gauge wins the 2026 SPIE PRISM Award, setting a new standard in portable, precision surface metrology.