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Scientists Demonstrate Laser-Based Microwave Generators

Researchers have recently demonstrated laser-based microwave generators using built-in photonic chips developed at EPFL.

21 Apr 2020

Optics and Optical Systems for Challenging Applications

Optical Surfaces Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-precision optics and optical systems for challenging applications in areas including space research and high-power laser facilities investigating the frontiers of physics.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 15 Apr 2020

Teledyne DALSA’s Newest Thermal Cameras Ideal for Non-Contact Fever Screening

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in digital imaging technology, is pleased to introduce its latest family of LWIR cameras, the Calibir™ GXM series.

From Teledyne DALSA 15 Apr 2020

New Technology to Accelerate Commercialization of CQD Photovoltaic Devices

A technology to further accelerate the commercialization of Colloidal Quantum Dot Photovoltaic devices, which are expected to be next-generation photovoltaic devices, has been developed.

13 Apr 2020

New Hybrid Material Could be a Potential Candidate for Optoelectronic Applications

A hybrid semiconductor material created in Dresden could be the answer to the growing demand for optoelectronic components.

10 Apr 2020

New Platform may Lead to the Development of Efficient Optical Computers

Research teams in nanophotonics are looking to create optical transistors, believed to be crucial components for optical computers.

10 Apr 2020

Combination Technique can Help Optimize Ultrafast Imaging of Single Particles

Through a combination of computational and experimental data, scientists have now identified ways to improve the pulses emitted by extremely powerful X-ray beams.

9 Apr 2020

Light-Emitting Silicon that Redefines Computing

Scientists from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have successfully developed a silicon-based alloy that can produce light.

9 Apr 2020

Laser Source Leads to New Generation of Attosecond Technology

The potential to create light pulses of sub-femtosecond duration was initially demonstrated nearly two decades ago, and this ability has led to the development of attosecond science and technology, which happens to be an entirely different field.

9 Apr 2020

Eindhoven Researchers Present Revolutionary Light-Emitting Silicon

Emitting light from silicon has been the 'Holy Grail' in the microelectronics industry for decades. Solving this puzzle would revolutionize computing, as chips will become faster than ever. Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology now succeeded: they have developed an alloy with silicon that can emit light. The results have been published in the journal Nature. The team will now start creating a silicon laser to be integrated into current chips.

9 Apr 2020