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Stretchable Displays with Exceptional Color Vibrancy and Functionality

Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), led by Professor Su Seok Choi and Ph.D. candidate Seungmin Nam, have achieved a breakthrough in photonics with the development of a unique stretchable photonic device.

4 Jun 2024

3D Nano-Printing Paves the Way for Next-Generation Photonic Devices

In a recent paper published in Light: Science & Applications, a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Applied Physics in collaboration with scientists from Nokia Bell Labs developed a Free-Standing Microscale Photonic Lantern Spatial Mode (De-)Multiplexer, which was created by directly applying direct laser writing to the tip of an optical fiber using a 3D nano-printing technique.

4 Jun 2024

Setting a New Standard in Optical Tech with Vector Beam Sorting

Researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) developed a technique for classifying and differentiating different kinds of vector structured beams (VSBs).

3 Jun 2024

Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques for Cheese Quality Monitoring

In a recent article published in Food Chemistry, Danish researchers explored the use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy to monitor the quality of semi-hard cheeses, revealing insights into microbial influences on flavor and composition.

29 May 2024

Optical Spectroscopy for Characterizing Alloy Powder

In a recent study published in Powder Technology, researchers introduced a novel spectroscopic method using Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopy to evaluate metal powder oxidation, offering a cost-effective and accessible alternative to traditional techniques, with significant applications in additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and material science.

28 May 2024

Lighter, Tunable Optical Element Manages Light Chirality

An international group of researchers from Pennsylvania State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) developed a new optical device that controls the direction of light waves. This device helps scientists determine the chirality of molecules and direct them.

21 May 2024

Photonis and Newcleo Sign Purchase Order to Explore Deployment of Nuclear Detectors

Photonis, part of Exosens, a market-leading global provider of electro-optic solutions used in the detection and amplification of photons, ions, electrons, and neutrons, confirms its commitment into supporting key actors of the nuclear industry, in order to meet the safety and performance challenges faced by the new generation of nuclear reactors.

From Exosens 17 May 2024

Measure vibrations of small components & microstructures

MSA-060 Micro System Analyzer. Image Credit: Polytec The MSA-060 Micro System Analyzer from Polytec enables a non-contact and extremely precise investigation of the vibration behavior of MEMS and microsystems as well...

From Polytec 17 May 2024

NTT Demonstrates Real-time Optical and Wireless Cooperative Control for Efficient IOWN All-Photonics Network Utilization

NTT Corporation (NTT) conducted a real-time cooperative control demonstration between IOWN APN (All-Photonics Network) and a wireless system in accordance with the state of radio usage toward the application of the IOWN APN to various wireless systems.

From Ntt Advanced Technology Corporation 17 May 2024

Marktech Optoelectronics Launches Advanced 235nm and 255nm UVC LEDs on Starboards for Rapid Prototyping Sensor, Instrument, and Sanitizer Designs

Marktech Optoelectronics, a leader in innovative light emission and detection solutions, today announces the launch of its new 235nm and 255nm UVC LEDs mounted on starboards, a significant innovation designed to accelerate the development and prototyping of sensors, instruments, and sanitizers.

From Marktech Optoelectronics 16 May 2024