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Volunteers Sought to Examine Thousands of Hubble Space Telescope Images of the Andromeda Galaxy

Astronomers at the University of Utah and elsewhere are seeking volunteers to explore the galaxy next door, Andromeda. The newly launched Andromeda Project will use people power to examine thousands of Hubble Space Telescope images of the galaxy to identify star clusters that hold clues to the evolution of galaxies.

6 Dec 2012

DELTA Optical Thin Film Appoints Distributor for Greater China

DELTA Optical Thin Film, world leading manufacturer of advanced optical interference filters, including unique Linear Variable Filters, is pleased to announce it has signed a distribution contract with Chinese company WESI Technology based in Shanghai.

From Delta Optical Thin Film A/S 5 Dec 2012

West Marine to Distribute Fraser Optics’ Mariner Series of Products

Fraser Optics is pleased to announce that it has entered into a distribution agreement with West Marine, Inc., the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories.

4 Dec 2012

Research Group Focuses on Development of Intelligent Radio-Over-Fiber Systems

Driven by the strong demand for high-definition video, digital health services, the Internet of Things, and virtual reality, broadband, ubiquitous and convergent information access has become the most important engine to drive the development of the modern information society.

1 Dec 2012

New Low-Frequency Radio Telescope to Monitor Massive Solar Storms

A small pocket of Western Australia’s remote outback is set to become the eye on the sky and could potentially save the world billions of dollars. The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) radio telescope, unveiled today, Friday 30 November, will give the world a dramatically improved view of the Sun and provide early warning to prevent damage to communication satellites, electric power grids and GPS navigation systems.

1 Dec 2012

Researchers Explore Optical Data Transmission for Efficient Data Center Operation

Major data centres and supercomputers will soon be more cost and energy efficient, and at the same time will be even more powerful. Fraunhofer scientists and 17 partners from business and research in the European Union have set themselves this ambitious goal in the “PhoxTroT” project. The key is optical data transmission. Over the next four years, the project partners will be studying synergies between existing solutions as well as developing new technologies and strategies.

From Fraunhofer USA, Inc. 1 Dec 2012

Taylor Hobson’s New Software To Improve Precision Optics

Taylor Hobson’s new AAU software package provides analysis tools for measurement data from our PGI and CCI metrology instruments

From Taylor Hobson 30 Nov 2012

NASA Explores Options for Innovative, Imaginative Uses of Large Space Telescopes

NASA is exploring options for innovative and imaginative uses of two large space telescopes recently transferred to the agency. In a request for information (RFI) published Monday, NASA seeks information about system concepts and architectures that would take advantage of these assets to address NASA's goals in astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary sciences, and human spaceflight.

28 Nov 2012

Lattice to Demonstrate Electrowetting Liquid Lens Technology on HDR-60 at China Security Expo

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation today announced that it will be demonstrating Varioptic's liquid lens technology on its LatticeECP3™-based HDR-60 Development Kit at the China Security Expo in Beijing, China, from December 3 through December 6. The Lattice booth will be in Hall E1 at location Y13-14.

From Lattice Semiconductor Corporation 28 Nov 2012

Researchers Develop Perfect Absorber for Infrared Optical Device Applications

A new device invented at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) can absorb 99.75% of infrared light that shines on it. When activated, it appears black to infrared cameras.

27 Nov 2012