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Orthogonal LSP Design for Improving Plasma Efficiency and Compactness

In a recent study published in Light | Science & Applications, researchers introduced an innovative orthogonal laser-sustained plasma (LSP) design, achieving significant improvements in conversion efficiency and brightness for high-speed inspection and spectroscopy applications.

2 Oct 2024

Advancing Optical Nonreciprocity Using Silicon and Vanadium Dioxide

In a recent Nature Communications study, researchers developed a metasurface using silicon and vanadium dioxide nanoresonators to achieve nonreciprocal light transmission. This advancement paves the way for miniaturized, low-power optical systems crucial for future photonics technologies.

1 Oct 2024

Proprietary technique produces ultra smooth laser mirrors

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has pioneered a pitch-polishing technique, that produces consistently low surface microroughness on off-axis parabolic mirrors used as key focusing elements for high power laser experiments. Dist...

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 26 Sep 2024

Single-Lens AR Platform Offers Promise for Mainstream Adoption

Researchers describe in ACS Photonics how to combine two optical technologies into a single, high-resolution augmented reality display, making the technology easier to integrate into everyday personal devices.

26 Sep 2024

Engineering Microresonator Properties for Octave-Spanning Soliton Frequency Combs

A group of scientists at Harvard University developed design guidelines that consistently suppress Raman lasing in favor of soliton frequency comb generation.

23 Sep 2024

Marktech Releases New Low Capacitance, High-Speed Silicon Photodiodes – 3X Response Speed

The new Series 4 silicon photodiodes have triple the response speed (25ns vs. 80ns) compared to our current Series 4 PDs with the same active area. New Low Capacitance High-Speed Series 4 Silicon Photodiodes - MT03-08...

From Marketech International Inc. 23 Sep 2024

Revolutionizing THz Communication with Tunable Graphene Optical Filters

In a recent study, researchers developed a tunable narrow single-mode bandpass optical filter using graphene nanoribbons for terahertz applications. This advancement holds potential for enhancing high-speed, low-loss optical communication networks and sensing technologies.

23 Sep 2024

Fixed Focus Lenses for Close-up Nuclear Inspection

Manufactured to the highest quality standards from cerium doped glass, Resolve Optics Ltd offer a range of fixed focus radiation resistant lenses that can withstand radiation exposure of up to 100 kGy (100,000,000 rads) and temperatures up to 55 °C without discoloration.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 19 Sep 2024

Thermal Stress Analysis of Aerospace Optical Cables for Rail and Space Applications

In a recent article, researchers explored the thermal stress performance of aerospace optical cables and connectors, providing key insights for improving reliability in extreme environments like space and high-speed rail systems.

16 Sep 2024

Developing Blueprint for Ultrabright Electron Beams

In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists created a blueprint for creating ultrabright and ultrashort pulses of electron beams for the next generation of particle accelerator research.

12 Sep 2024

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics