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International OSA Network of Students Host IONS - KOALA 2014 at University of Adelaide

The International OSA Network of Students (IONS) will host the 2014 IONS - KOALA 2014 at the University of Adelaide, Australia, November 23-28. The conference, organized by the University of Adelaide OSA Student Chapter, will consist of both research focused and social events featuring the field of optics.

From Optical Society Of America 24 Nov 2014

Hubble Captures Close-Up View of NGC 986 Barred Spiral Galaxy

This Hubble image is a snapshot of NGC 986 — a barred spiral galaxy discovered in 1828 by James Dunlop. This close-up view of the galaxy was captured by Hubble’s Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2).

24 Nov 2014

LiDAR Laser System Discovers Hidden Roman Gold Mining Network

Hidden under the vegetation and crops of the Eria Valley, in León (Spain), there is a gold mining network created by the Romans two thousand years ago, as well as complex hydraulic works, such as river diversions, to divert water to the mines of the precious metal. Researchers from the University of Salamanca made the discovery from the air with an airborne laser teledetection system.

21 Nov 2014

Multidirectional Paraxial Cloak Created Using Four Lenses

Inspired perhaps by Harry Potter's invisibility cloak, scientists have recently developed several ways--some simple and some involving new technologies--to hide objects from view. The latest effort, developed at the University of Rochester, not only overcomes some of the limitations of previous devices, but it uses inexpensive, readily available materials in a novel configuration.

21 Nov 2014

Rosetta Spacecraft's OSIRIS Imaging System Captures Descent of Philae Comet Lander

Images taken by the Rosetta spacecraft's OSIRIS imaging system show the portions of the journey its Philae comet lander undertook on Nov. 12, as it approached and then rebounded off the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

20 Nov 2014

SC14 Conference: Racklive Reports Availability of HL100-RL Optical Library

Today at the SC14 Conference, Racklive announced immediate availability of the HL100-RL Optical Library, providing long-term archive for critical applications requiring data retention and permanency. The modular design includes 50 Terabytes of Blu-ray optical storage per 4U appliance, delivering a 50-year TUV certified archive.

19 Nov 2014

Opto Diode’s New Quadrant Photodiode 5 mm² - SXUVPS4

Opto Diode, a division of ITW, introduces the SXUVPS4, a new multi-element detector with a 5 mm² active area in a quadrant configuration. Designed to resist radiation damage from high intensity UV lasers, the SXUVPS4 photodiodes are ideal for laser alignment applications. Offering unmatched stability, the SXUV series of photodiodes are the only commercially available detectors that can withstand 4 days of exposure to 10 eV 1016 photons/cm2 without degradation in responsivity.

From Opto Diode Corp. 18 Nov 2014

Fluke Introduces Infrared Camera with HD Resolution

Fluke Corporation launches its highest resolution infrared camera ever: the Fluke® TiX Series Infrared Cameras. The TiX1000 (with 1024 x 768 resolution), TiX660, and TiX640 (both 640 x 480) feature up to ten times the on-camera pixels as are available on standard 320 x 240 cameras and a large 5.6-inch articulating display to help quickly identify issues while still in the field.

18 Nov 2014

Key Technological Trends in the Global Military Electro Optical Infrared Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Global Military Electro Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Market 2014-2024 - Country Analysis: Market Profile" report to their offering.

18 Nov 2014

Optex Systems Announce Acquisition of Applied Optics Center

Applied Optics Center (AOC), formerly a division of L-3 Communications’ Warrior Systems Sector, (Dallas, Texas) has been acquired by Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:OPXS).

17 Nov 2014

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