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Scientists Create Optical Modulators Suitable for Ultrafast Digital Communications

A research team from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has found that graphene provides a superior active media for optical modulators.

3 Mar 2012

Tektronix Launches Optical Compliance Testing Toolset to Resolve Crosstalk Issues

Tektronix has launched an optical compliance testing toolset for the oscilloscope, DSA8300 Digital Signal Analyzer. The toolset can be used to perform optical compliance test on Ethernet with a speed greater than 10, 40 and 100 G.

29 Feb 2012

Vishay Intertechnology Unveils High-Speed Silicon PIN Photodiodes

Vishay Intertechnology has launched new silicon PIN photodiodes to expand its optoelectronics portfolio. The high-speed photodiodes have high radiant sensitivity, and switching time is also faster.

27 Feb 2012

Harvard University Scientists Create a Novel Tunable Optical Filter

A research team comprising Kenneth Crozier and colleagues from the Harvard University has developed a novel tunable color filter, which utilizes optical nanoantennas for accurately controlling color output.

27 Feb 2012

Researchers Create First Physical Demonstration of Lumped Optical Circuit Elements

A research team led by Nader Engheta from the University of Pennsylvania is working on ways to use light in place of electricity. The team has developed the first physical illustration of ‘lumped’ optical circuit elements using nanotechnology.

27 Feb 2012

CEA-Leti’s HELIOS European Project Team Demonstrate Innovative Electro-Optical Modulators

CEA-Leti manages the European HELIOS project that accentuates expedite commercialization of silicon photonics. It has launched a 40 Gbit/s optical modulator in silicon, developed by the HELIOS Project members.

23 Feb 2012

Taylor Hobson Launch Ultra Dual Axis Autocollimator Range

Taylor Hobson is pleased to announce the launch of their new Ultra Dual Axis Autocollimator range which replaces the DA400 and DA20 series.

From Taylor Hobson 20 Feb 2012

Analyzing Prospects in Optical Industry for Microchips

The US is the lead fabricator of computer chips globally. However, Chinese and Indian governments witness heavy investments in their respective chip-making capacities. The optoelectronic chip that employs light to activate data has recently shed light on the optical industry.

18 Feb 2012

Researchers Use Vortex Beams to Advance Electron Microscopes

A research team led by Professor Mohamed Babiker and Professor Jun Yuan from the University of York is pioneering the advancement of electron microscopes, which will facilitate researchers to study a broad array of materials in innovative ways.

18 Feb 2012

Researchers Enhance Infrared Photodetector Efficiency Using Nanotechnology

A research team led by Yong-Hang Zhang from the Arizona State University is involved in the development of novel ways using nanoscale materials for optimizing infrared photodetector technology used in national security and defense systems.

16 Feb 2012

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