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Researchers Develop an Optical Toolbox to Build Low-Cost Microscopes

Modern microscopes used for biological imaging are expensive, are located in specialized laboratories and require highly qualified staff. To research novel, creative approaches to address urgent scientific issues -- for example in the fight against infectious diseases such as Covid-19 -- is thus primarily reserved for scientists at well-equipped research institutions in rich countries.

26 Nov 2020

Researchers Measure Light-Matter Interactions in Nanophotonic Materials

Physicists at the University of Konstanz, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), and the University of Regensburg have been successful in proving that ultrashort electron pulses undergo a quantum mechanical change in phase when they interact with light waves in nanophotonic materials.

25 Nov 2020

New Method to Study Interaction of Infrared Nanolight with Molecular Vibrations

Scientists from CIC nanoGUNE BRTA (San Sebastian, Spain), together with the Donostia International Physics Center (San Sebastián, Spain) and the University of Oviedo (Spain), applied a spectroscopic nanoimaging method to explore the interaction between infrared nanolight—in the form of phonon polaritons—and molecular vibrations.

24 Nov 2020

EMVA and EPIC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen the Photonics and Machine Vision Industries

The European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) and the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) signed a collaboration agreement on the last week of November 2020, bringing together members and knowledge to better serve and strengthen the Photonics and Machine Vision industries.

23 Nov 2020

New Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser Shows Record-Fast Temporal Bandwidth

At George Washington University, scientists have developed the most advanced vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) that exhibits record-fast temporal bandwidth.

20 Nov 2020

Novel Discovery Could Lead to a Breakthrough in Laser Science

Using the Advanced Laser Light Source (ALLS) facility, the research team of Professor François Légaré of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has pushed back the boundaries of high-energy pulse propagation in a nonlinear medium through the observation of high-energy multidimensional solitary states (MDSS).

19 Nov 2020

Edmund Optics® Wins Inspect Award for the 5th Year in a Row – 3rd Place for New LT Lens Series

Edmund Optics® (EO), one of the leading global manufacturer and distributor of precision optics, optical assemblies and imaging components, is once again amongst the winners of the inspect Award.

From Edmund Optics 19 Nov 2020

Teledyne Imaging Announces Development of New Generation of CMOS Sensors and Cameras

Teledyne Imaging, part of Teledyne Technologies, announces the development of a new generation of CMOS sensors and cameras.

19 Nov 2020

Light-Powered AI Technology Brings Multiple Functionalities into One Electronic Chip

Researchers have developed artificial intelligence technology that brings together imaging, processing, machine learning and memory in one electronic chip, powered by light.

18 Nov 2020

Photodiode Based on 1D Chiral Crystalline Film Detects Circularly Polarized Light Without a Filter

Under JST Strategic Basic Research Programs, PRESTO researcher Ayumi Ishii, (Toin University of Yokohama, specially appointed lecturer) has developed a photodiode using a crystalline film composed of lead perovskite compounds with organic chiral molecules to detect circularly polarized light without a filter.

17 Nov 2020