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Researchers Develop Novel Three-Dimensional X-Ray Optics

In the future, this kind of novel X-ray optics should be available to users at the BESSY II synchrotron source. Among many applications, the improved resolution permits investigations on ultrastructural features in biological specimens as well as studies on nanostructures in novel battery systems.

24 Jun 2014

Dual-Mode Imager Combines Near-Infrared Fluorescent and Visible Light Reflectance Imaging for Better Tumor Identification

Before they excise a tumor, surgeons need to determine exactly where the cancerous cells lie. Now, research published today in The Optical Society's (OSA) journal Optics Letters details a new technique that could give surgeons cheaper and more lightweight tools, such as goggles or hand-held devices, to identify tumors in real time in the operating room.

From Optical Society Of America 20 Jun 2014

LLNL Selects Ball Aerospace to Build L1-L2 Lens Assembly for Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Camera

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has been selected by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to build the optics and support structure, designated as the L1-L2 Lens Assembly, for the camera on the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), which will sit atop the 8,800 ft. tall Cerro Pachon mountaintop in Chile.

From BAE Systems 20 Jun 2014

New Report on Global Market Growth Potential of Adaptive Optics Systems

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Adaptive Optics: Technologies and Global Markets

20 Jun 2014

Light-Guiding Systems Laser-Written onto Smartphone’s Display Glass

Your smartphone’s display glass could soon be more than just a pretty face, thanks to new technology developed by researchers from Montreal and the New York-based company Corning Incorporated. The team has created the first laser-written light-guiding systems that are efficient enough to be developed for commercial use. They describe their work in a paper published today in The Optical Society’s (OSA) open-access journal, Optics Express.

From Optical Society Of America 20 Jun 2014

VITA Technologies Recognizes Zephyr's ZMACS 20 Active Optical Cable for Primetime Choices' Product Award

Zephyr Photonics, Inc.'s ZMACS 20 ruggedized, active optical cable (AOC) was chosen for Primetime Choices' Product Award for VITA Technologies Magazine. Optical connections are gaining ground in critical embedded applications.

20 Jun 2014

Philips to Exhibit HDBaseT-enabled V-Line Display at InfoComm 2014

The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT technology, is happy to welcome Philips as a new member to the Alliance, joining more than 100 other companies in this sector to advance and promote HDBaseT technology as the global standard for high definition, digital connectivity.

19 Jun 2014

Materion Precision Optics Develops Display Component for Image Projection

Materion Precision Optics, a Materion Corporation business, has developed a display component that will significantly advance image projection.

19 Jun 2014

Laser Light at Optical Wavelengths used to Measure, Image RF Fields

Imaging and mapping of electric fields at radio frequencies (RF)* currently requires the use of metallic structures such as dipoles, probes and reference antennas.

18 Jun 2014

CLEO: 2014 Witnesses Increased Attendance and Record Number of Paper Submissions

With a record number of paper submissions and the highest attendance in five years, CLEO: 2014 concluded last week after six days of quality presentations, diverse symposia, important business insights and unique innovations from prominent companies in the laser and electro-optics industry.

17 Jun 2014

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