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Scientists Successfully Reveal Backflow of Optical Light Propagating Forward

For the first time, scientists at Tel Aviv University have revealed the optical backflow of light propagating forward.

7 Feb 2020

Datacom Filters

As data storage and computing resources enter the cloud, the demand for storage and data transfer capacity in the Data Center has increased dramatically. Iridian uses demonstrated thin-film filter technology to meet the...

From Iridian Spectral Technologies 5 Feb 2020

LASER COMPONENTS will be at SPIE Photonics West 2020 with Photonics Solutions

LASER COMPONENTS will present its current highlights at SPIE Photonics West 2020 with a significantly larger booth. The trade show will be held this year at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from February 4 to 6.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 31 Jan 2020

Machine Learning for Advanced Manufacturing: Predictive Analytics and Adaptive Maintenance for Photonics Assembly & Test

ficonTEC Service GmbH of Achim, Germany, and Adapdix Corporation of Pleasanton, CA/USA, have entered into a strategic agreement to implement Adapdix’ EdgeOps™ platform technology within ficonTEC’s advanced photonics production systems

From ficonTEC Service GmbH 30 Jan 2020

Alluxa Introduces High Performance 10.6 µm Infrared Notch Filter

Alluxa, Inc., a global leader in high-performance optical coatings and filters and thin-film deposition technologies, introduces a breakthrough 10.6 µm infrared (IR) notch filter with optical density > 4.0 (OD4).

From Alluxa 28 Jan 2020

Fully Experimental Method to Find a Crystal’s 3D Photonic Band Gap

A crystal that includes a “3D photonic band gap” can prove to be a robust tool for manipulating light. Such as crystal could be very beneficial for new types of sensors, solar cells, and miniature lasers.

27 Jan 2020

Nondestructive Optical Method Can Lead to More Eco-Friendly Cement

A noninvasive and nondestructive optical method has been recently developed by researchers that can calculate the setting times for different types of cement paste. Cement paste is used for binding both old and new concrete surfaces.

17 Jan 2020

MKS Announces Ophir® MWIR Long Range Lens Named 2020 PRISM Award Finalist

MKS Instruments, Inc, a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, is honored to announce that the Ophir® SupIR 50-1350mm MWIR f/5.5 long range, motorized continuous zoom lens has been chosen as a 2020 PRISM Awards finalist.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 10 Jan 2020

New Optical Method to Create Robust Second-Order Nonlinear Effects in Materials

A new all-optical method has been demonstrated by researchers, producing strong second-order nonlinear effects in materials that do not support them usually.

7 Jan 2020

Optics for Optical Non Contact Measurement Systems

Optical non contact measurement systems do not require physical contact with a surface to determine the dimensions and other parameters of a component.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 7 Jan 2020

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