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New Technique to Generate More Powerful, Energy Efficient and Low-Cost Pulsed Lasers

Scientists from the University of Southampton have developed a new technique to generate more powerful, more energy efficient and low-cost pulsed lasers.

23 Jan 2015

Optogenetics Helps Control Swimming Behaviour of Sperm

Scientists from the Center of Advanced European Studies and Research (caesar) in Bonn, an Institute of the Max Planck Society, have succeeded for the first time in controlling the function of sperm by optogenetics. They inserted a light-activated enzyme for cAMP synthesis into mouse sperm that lacked the endogenous enzyme.

22 Jan 2015

Ophir Photonics’ RM9 Radiometer Measures Power of Very Low Level CW/Quasi-CW Sources

Ophir Photonics, global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation brand, today announced the RM9 Radiometer, a sensor for measuring the power of very low level CW or quasi CW sources.

From Ophir Optronics Group 21 Jan 2015

UNESCO Headquarters Hosts International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies 2015

Supported by 100 partners from more than 85 countries, including ECOP, the alliance of European Centers for Outreach in Photonics coordinated by ICFO, the International Year of Light (IYL) 2015 is a global initiative which aims to drive home the importance of light and light-based technologies in all of our lives, as well as in the sustainable development of society as a whole.

21 Jan 2015

First Photonics Technology Roadshow in 2015 to be Held at the University of Southampton

Photonex Southampton is co-located with an open day on specialist glasses and takes a closer look at the next generation of advanced optoelectronic materials and light technologies.

20 Jan 2015

UT Arlington Electrical Engineering Professor Honored as Fellow of SPIE

Weidong Zhou, a University of Texas at Arlington electrical engineering professor, has been elected a Fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

19 Jan 2015

New Overstock Custom Laser Optics Parts List from Laser Research Optics

Laser Research Optics is offering a new overstock custom laser optics parts list featuring several hundred different configurations of optics available for overnight delivery.

14 Jan 2015

In-Depth Analysis of Technological Developments in Photonic Materials

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advances in Photonic Materials (Technical Insights)" report to their offering.

12 Jan 2015

China-Based Specialty Optical Components Manufacturer Purchases Eulitha's PhableR 100 Photolithography System

The revolutionary PHABLE photolithograhy technology for low-cost printing of photonic patterns is continuing to attract interest from the industry and research fields. The latest example is a China based manufacturer of specialty optical components. After evaluating the alternatives including nanoimprint lithography the company decided to go with Eulitha's unique PhableR 100 system due to its significant process and cost advantages.

8 Jan 2015

Wavien Demonstrates 4D "Floating Holographic Display" at CES Show

Wavien, Inc. will be demonstrating 4D "Floating Holographic Display" at the CES Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 6th - 9th, Booth 21939.

8 Jan 2015