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Physicists Develop New Lens for Microscopy

Physicists at BFU proposed a new model of a variable focus lens known as a mini transfocator. It could be used in microscopic research that requires compact and mobile optical platforms.

9 Nov 2018

New Properties Added to Organic Photovoltaics by Rice Engineers

Organic solar cells that can be printed or painted on surfaces are more and more efficient, and at present show promise for integration into applications like clothing that also entail them to be flexible.

8 Nov 2018

Researchers Set New Efficiency Record for Perovskite LEDs

A new efficiency record has been set by scientists for LEDs based on perovskite semiconductors, which surpasses that of the best organic LEDs (OLEDs).

7 Nov 2018

New Method to Turn Standard Diode Laser into Single-Frequency Lasers

Russian physicists have developed a technique for significantly narrowing the emission spectrum of a standard diode laser, like that in a laser pointer.

5 Nov 2018

Futuristic Photonic Devices and Directed Energy Systems Being Developed for Deep Space Exploration

According to experimental cosmologist Philip Lubin, new directed energy propulsion systems may facilitate the first interstellar missions, with small, robotic spacecraft discovering neighboring solar systems.

2 Nov 2018

Adtech Photonics Chooses Oxford Instruments for Infrared Laser Manufacturing

AdTech Photonics, a supplier of Quantum Cascade and other Infrared lasers has chosen Oxford Instruments etch system for its manufacturing facility.

From Oxford Instruments 26 Oct 2018

NiPro Optics Provides Advanced Diamond-Turned Optics for Industrial Applications

NiPro Optics, Inc. announces the expansion and upgrade of its Optical Diamond-Turning Center. Located in Southern California, the company offers a full spectrum of precision manufacturing options, including advanced diamond-turned optics for a variety of industries.

From NiPro Optics Inc 24 Oct 2018

Photonis Scientific Inc., Provides Critical Technology for NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Mission

Photonis Scientific, Inc., a leading electro-optic manufacturer, has provided Microchannel Plates (MCP) used in the Integrated Science Investigation of the Sun (ISʘIS) on board the Parker Solar Probe which launched ...

From PHOTONIS Technologies S.A.S. 18 Oct 2018

ZYGO Launches Latest Generation of ZeGage Non-Contact 3D Optical Profilers

Zygo Corporation has announced the introduction of its latest generation of ZeGage™ 3D optical profiling instruments providing precise and rapid non-contact measurement of surface topography for enhanced quality and process control.

From Zygo Corporation 18 Oct 2018

AIM Photonics is Unveiling Support for Datacom and Telecom Optical Bands with its New Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit (PDK)

The American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) and Analog Photonics (AP) today announced the release of the AP SUNY Process Design Kit v2.5a (APSUNY_PDKv2.5a).

8 Oct 2018