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Celte, Opgal to Deliver Innovative Thermal Imaging Solutions

Opgal Optronic Industries is a worldwide supplier of novel near infrared illumination and contemporary thermal imaging solutions for safety and security applications.

By Andy Choi 2 Feb 2012

2 Feb 2012

Carbon Nanotube’s Fluorescence Varies with its Length and Defects

A Rice University study on fluorescence of single-walled carbon nanotubes has discovered that the brightest nanotubes of identical length demonstrate uniform fluorescence intensity and their brightness varies proportionally with their length.

By Andy Choi 2 Feb 2012

Study Results Help Develop Atomic-Scale Plasmonic Devices

A research team from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) of the Department of Energy has demonstrated that point defects in graphene are helpful in transferring atomic-scale data by integrating electrons with light, paving the way to develop quicker and compact electronic devices.

By Andy Choi 2 Feb 2012

Philips Lumileds Introduces LUXEON K Illumination Grade LEDs

Philips Lumileds declared the launch of LUXEON K. Its illumination grade array paves way for new approaches for retrofit bulbs and downlights, thereby accelerating its market availability.

From Lumileds 1 Feb 2012

Magnalight Launches New Portable LED Light Tower

Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com declared that its LED array has been supplemented with a new portable and rechargeable LED light tower, designed to offer brilliant illumination for applications like construction, utility and emergency services.

By Andy Choi 1 Feb 2012

Everlight Unveils Low Power LEDs for Solid State Lighting

Everlight Electronics, a pioneer in the global LED industry, declared the launch of an array of Low/Mid Power LEDs optimized for solid state lighting.

By Andy Choi 1 Feb 2012

Berkeley Lab Finds Way to Improve Luminescence of Nanocrystals

A research team led by Paul Alivisatos from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) of the U.S. Department of Energy has developed a novel solution-based synthesis method to produce nanocrystals with superior optoelectronic properties.

By Andy Choi 1 Feb 2012

Linkam Temperature Controlled Microscopy Stage Used in Freeze Drying Characterization of Pharmaceuticals

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their THMS600 temperature stage as part of a system from Biopharma Technology Limited (BTL) to characterize freeze drying processes at the University of Iowa.

31 Jan 2012

Rice University Develops Near Perfect Terahertz Polarizer

A research team led by Junichiro Kono from Rice University has developed a powerful terahertz polarizer utilizing carbon nanotubes as the crucial component, paving the way to develop advanced non-invasive medical imaging solutions, communication and security devices, and sensors.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

New Photodetector Enhances Sensitivity in Multi-Photon Fluorescence Imaging

Olympus has released the new FV10MP-BXD-GAP photodetector for enhanced sensitivity when performing multi-photon fluorescence imaging.

30 Jan 2012

Ultra-Narrow Linewidth Laser Module Introduced by OEwaves

OEwaves unveils a new laser module made up of the familiar Ultra-Narrow Linewidth Laser Source based on self-injection inclusion of a semiconductor laser to the conventional Whispering Gallery Mode (WGM) microresonator.

By Andy Choi 30 Jan 2012

Resonetics Launches Novel S-155 cell to Facilitate Two-Volume Sampling

Resonetics declares the development of RESOlution line of DUV laser ablation systems of 193 nm for LA-ICP-MS analytical instruments. The novel series include a 6X larger two-volume sample cell, the S-155 by Laurin Technic Michael Shelley, with 155x105 mm working area.

From Resonetics Inc. 30 Jan 2012

Knight Optical Invest in Trioptics Optispheric Lens Testing System

Knight Optical (UK) Ltd continues its investment in its Metrology laboratory with the installation of a Trioptics Optispheric with a Wavesensor Reflex attachment.

From Knight Optical (UK) Ltd 29 Jan 2012

SWS’s SiMOST Platform Being Launched for Upgrading Integrated Optical Systems

Si-Ware Systems (SWS) has declared the launch of its new proprietary platform. This novel platform facilitates the manipulation of single-chip optical systems.

By Andy Choi 27 Jan 2012