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Using DNA to Yield Optical Nanomaterials

In an achievement some see as the "holy grail" of nanoscience, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have for the first time used DNA to guide the creation of three-dimensional, ordered, crystalline structures of nanoparticles (particles with dimensions measured in billionths of a meter).

30 Jan 2008

Innovative Hardware and Software Provide Flexibility and Performance

Nikon Instruments, Inc. today launched the A1 series of confocal laser point scanning systems, which seamlessly integrates with the new Ti-E research inverted microscope.

29 Jan 2008

NIS-Elements C Platform Provides System Flexibility & Efficiency

Nikon Instruments, Inc. today announced the launch of NIS-Elements C, which delivers the highest level of comprehensive confocal and widefield imaging in a single unifying software platform.

29 Jan 2008

Zecotek Receives Solid-State Photo Detector Order from Geneva University

Zecotek Photonics Inc. today announced that it has received an order for its proprietary Micro-pixel Avalanche Photo Diode (MAPD) solid-state photo detectors from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

27 Jan 2008

Unique Electron Microscope - The First of Its Kind in the World

A unique electron microscope, the first of its kind in the world, was unveiled yesterday at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington.

24 Jan 2008

New Adaptive Optics Toolkit Provides Easy and Affordable Option for Researchers

Thorlabs, Inc. and Boston Micromachines Corporation (BMC) today announced the Adaptive Optics (AO) Toolkit, a new kit that makes adaptive optics easy, affordable, and widely available for researchers.

21 Jan 2008

Moritex Introduces Compact Digital CCD Microscope for Inspection of Gemstones

Moritex has announced that its compact MSX-500Di digital CCD microscope has enabled luxury jewellery specialists Wharton to inspect, measure and electronically document precious gemstones handled by the company.

21 Jan 2008

Unique Technology Combination Enables New Features

JDSU is advancing the world of polarization optics with today's announcement of its ability to combine thin-film and liquid crystal polymer technologies to produce high-quality custom birefringent components.

21 Jan 2008

RGBLase Announces Latest Free Space Laser Module

RGBLase LLC, a leading manufacturer for OEM laser modules and photonic total solution provider, today announced the introduction of a new product family: the FreeBeam series of free space semiconductor laser module.

19 Jan 2008

FreeBeam Series Temperature Stabilized Diode Laser Module Available from RGBLase

RGBLase, LLC, a leading manufacturer for OEM laser modules and photonic total solution provider, today announced the introduction of a new product family: the FreeBeam series of free space semiconductor laser module. The FreeBeam series combines high performance semiconductor laser diode, optical collimation and beam correction system, high efficiency temperature control electronics, laser power monitoring and laser diode drive electronics into a compact size.

17 Jan 2008