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Newport Launches New SA2 Series of Solid Aluminum Breadboards for Photonics Research

Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, introduces an expanded product line of low-cost aluminum breadboards and accessories for basic photonics research and OEM optical assemblies.

From Newport Corporation 31 Jan 2013

Vishay to Highlight Optoelectronics and EFI Solutions at 2013 SPIE Photonics West Exhibition

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that it will be showcasing its latest industry-leading optoelectronics and Vishay Electro-Films (EFI) solutions at the 2013 SPIE Photonics West Exhibition, taking place from Feb. 2-7 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. In booth 5535, products on display will include a wide range of infrared components, in addition to Vishay EFI custom submounts, high-performance RF capacitors, and wire-bondable products.

30 Jan 2013

Laser Research Optics Introduces Replacement Lenses and Mirrors for Plastics Cutting and Engraving

Laser Research Optics has introduced a line of OEM quality, replacement lenses and mirrors for use with most popular low power plastics cutting and engraving lasers. Most importantly, they are available for overnight delivery to reduce downtime.

From Laser Research Optics 30 Jan 2013

Photonex London Roadshow Visits UCL to Showcase Photonic Techniques and Equipment

Arrangements for the 2013 annual Photonex London Roadshow are well under way to include a conference, photonics tutorials and an exhibition of 25 companies.

30 Jan 2013

Photron Launches Fastcam SA8 High-Speed Imaging System

Photron, Inc., a global leader and manufacturer of high speed cameras and image analysis software, introduces the powerful, high performance Fastcam SA8 high speed camera with 1280 x 1024 pixel image resolution up to 3,500 frames per second (fps). Increased frame rates are also available at reduced resolution, including 1280 x 720 (720p) at 5,000 fps.

From Photron USA, Inc. 29 Jan 2013

Horizontal Progressive Mirror May Eliminate Automobile Blind Spots

A new optical prescription for automobile side-view mirrors may eliminate the dreaded "blind spot" in traffic without distorting the perceived distance of cars approaching from behind. As described in a paper published today in the Optical Society's (OSA) journal Optics Letters, objects viewed in a mirror using the new design appear larger than in traditional side-view mirrors, so it's easier to judge their following distance and speed.

From Optical Society Of America 29 Jan 2013

Ophir Launches Low Cost Laser Power / Energy Meter

Ophir Photonics Group, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment and a Newport Corporation brand, today announced StarLite, a new low cost laser power / energy meter that provides both digital and analog screen displays.

From Ophir Photonics Group 28 Jan 2013

Single-Photon Detector with Superconducting Nanowires Demonstrates Unattained Detection Efficiency

Ultrafast, efficient, and reliable single-photon detectors are among the most sought-after components in photonics and quantum communication, which have not yet reached maturity for practical application. Physicist Dr. Wolfram Pernice of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), in cooperation with colleagues at Yale University, Boston University, and Moscow State Pedagogical University, achieved the decisive breakthrough by integrating single-photon detectors with nanophotonic chips.

28 Jan 2013

Hi-C Imager Captures High-Resolution Images of Million-Degree Solar Corona

Work done in part by The University of Alabama has enabled a group of solar scientists to see into the sun’s corona in unprecedented detail.

25 Jan 2013

NASA to Contribute Infrared Detectors for Euclid Space Telescope

NASA has joined the European Space Agency's (ESA's) Euclid mission, a space telescope designed to investigate the cosmological mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

25 Jan 2013