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II-VI Incorporated Launches New, More Powerful Pump Laser Modules

On June 06th, 2019, II‐VI Incorporated, a pioneer in high-power laser modules, announced that it has launched its 976-nm pump laser modules with up to 120 W of wavelength-stabilized output power.

7 Jun 2019

New Way of Operating Quantum Cascade Lasers can Detect Low Concentrations of Volatile Organic Compounds

Scientists have created a new method of operating miniature quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) to quickly determine the absorption spectra of various organic molecules in the air at the same time.

4 Jun 2019

Researchers Provide Experimental and Theoretical Groundwork to Interpret Interactions Between Light and Matter

Applying extreme ultraviolet radiation to probe magnetic materials provides a complete microscopic picture of the way magnetic systems interact with light, which is believed to be the fastest way to control a magnetic material.

4 Jun 2019

Researchers Demonstrate Enough Data to Realize the Elusive Organic Semiconductor Laser Diode

Japanese researchers have shown that a new kind of laser diode predicated on organic semiconductors and one that has been elusive for a long time could now be achieved.

3 Jun 2019

Study Shows LED Light Could Improve Memory and Cognitive Function in Astronauts During Space Missions

At The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), bioengineering professor Hanli Liu is directing near-infrared laser light to astronauts’ brains in an effort to improve their cognitive and memory function during space missions.

30 May 2019

Powerful New Laser to Boost Car Manufacturing

With the ability to cut and shape ultra-high-strength boron steel up to one thousand times faster than existing technology, a new precision pulse laser looks set to boost the car industry with a 10% reduction in waste products, a 5% reduction in chassis costs, and a two-third decrease in manufacturing time.

From Photonics21 30 May 2019