Researchers have demonstrated a new way of achieving negative refraction in metamaterials. Researchers belonging to the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have collaborated to achieve the 'extraordinarily strong' negative refraction. They have reported a negative refractive index of -700.
By Will Soutter
3 Aug 2012
A novel product line has been introduced by Innovation in Optics namely LumiBright BD Boards for LED applications requiring high power. The new offering increases current and heat spreading.
Ernst & Young, a global professional services company, will be saving a lot by using Philips energy-efficient LEDs to light up its US headquarters in New York City. It sought the services of Philips Lightolier Energy Services, lighting design firm One Lux Studio, and JAS consulting to retrofit 32 floors of the headquarters.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Aug 2012
Cree, a provider of innovative LED lighting, lighting-class LEDs and semiconductor products for radio-frequency and power applications, has launched a new 170 lumens-per-watt (LPW) prototype LED light bulb. The company produces energy-efficient LED lighting products that are free from mercury.
MarketsandMarkets has released a new research report on the global laser technology market.
By Will Soutter
2 Aug 2012
The LED light from Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com is an affordable and serviceable alternative to more expensive integral LED fixtures. The LED lighting solution is constructed with copper free aluminum with a corrosion resistant aluminum reflector assembly.
By Will Soutter
1 Aug 2012
The Con Edison Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Market Partner Program has accepted TerraLUX, a company specializing in LED-based lighting solutions for various illumination applications.
By G.P. Thomas
1 Aug 2012
Energizer will display its latest innovations in sophisticated power and lighting solutions at this year’s Outdoor Retailer show. The company’s products include a range of lanterns, flashlights, a new collection of flameless candles and lanterns, sleek new portable chargers, USB chargers and headlights. The products will be available in Spring 2013.
By Will Soutter
1 Aug 2012
DILAS, the diode laser company, now offers substantially higher brightness with its 105-micron fiber-coupled module at 793nm. The conduction-cooled fiber-coupled diode laser module delivers 32-watt from a 105-micron fiber core at a wavelength of 793nm.
A low-cost, compact piezo XY-positioner cum scanner for resolution enhancement and image stabilization by pixel substepping has been introduced by Piezo scanning stage specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
By Will Soutter
31 Jul 2012
Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator (BELLA) laser system has generated a PW of 40 fs long power at a pulse rate of 1Hz, delivering one pulse each second. This unique generation was achieved on the night of July 20, 2012, marking the accomplishment at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). This is the first laser system to make this kind of unique achievement.
By Will Soutter
31 Jul 2012
Plessey Semiconductors has today taken delivery of a CRIUS® II-XL reactor in a 7x6-inch wafer configuration from AIXTRON, as the first part of a multi-million pound investment to create a production line for its new High Brightness LED (HBLED) products.
Samsung NX1000 will now be available in the budget-friendly range of smart cameras. These cameras are integrated with Wi-Fi connectivity, which helps in sharing and saving pictures immediately.
By G.P. Thomas
30 Jul 2012
Magillum LED Flat Panel Menu Display has been introduced by Visual Graphic Systems (VGS) providing customization, changeability and sophistication. It has an ultra slim profile that creates a modern feel and is priced comparatively lower that other LED panels.
By Will Soutter
30 Jul 2012
The European Patent Office has issued a notice of intention to grant a European Patent to Hamilton Thorne’s LYKOS and XYRCOS lasers filed under the application number 09752647.9-2217 on Modular Objective Assembly. The patent can then be filed in over 30 European countries once the final approval is received.
By Will Soutter
30 Jul 2012