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Analog Bits Introduces SONET Grade Low-power IP

A low-power Interface IP and precision clocking macros provider, Analog Bits has added to its SERDES product range, a low-power SONET Grade Programmable IP.

4 Oct 2011

Novel Technique to Manipulate Plasmonic Scattering from Nanostructures

A research team led by Stephan Link of Rice University Laboratory has found a method to manipulate light dispersed by gold nanorods utilizing liquid crystals. This method paves the way to fabricate metamaterials with unique optical properties, which can be manipulated actively.

1 Oct 2011

Novel Nano-Optical Device Breaks Barrier to Handling Nanoparticles

Harvard engineers have developed a novel device called plasmonic nanotweezers that utilize laser light to capture nanoparticles. The new device could facilitate the study and isolation of minute particles such as viruses.

28 Sep 2011

IPHT Sees Photonics as The Most Important Key Technology for The 21st Century

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the research and technique development activities of the Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) in Jena under the direction of Dr Volker Deckert.

27 Sep 2011

Scientists Devise Electronically Controlled Nanoscale Nonlinear Optical Equipment

Stanford researchers have developed a novel nonlinear optical device that miniaturizes electric-field-induced second harmonic light generation (EFISH) devices down to the size of nanoscale.

27 Sep 2011

Navitar Expands into New Optics Markets

Navitar, Inc., a global leader in optical technology, reports growth in revenue and bookings as they continue to expand their client-base and product offerings within the biotechnology and life sciences markets.

From Navitar Inc. 26 Sep 2011

Optical Materials Express Releases Special Issue on Nanoplasmonics and Metamaterials

A special focus issue on nanoplasmonics and metamaterials, specific fields of nano-optics, which discuss the interaction of matter and light at nanoscale, has been released by the editors of Optical Materials Express (OMEx), an open-access journal of the Optical Society (OSA).

26 Sep 2011

ISee3D Upgrades Single Lens 3D Technology

ISee3D, a provider of single lens 3D technology, has introduced a modified lens solution that decreases 3D size and provides higher frame rates to be utilised in several practical applications including automotive, consumer, industrial, and for medical equipments.

26 Sep 2011

Optical Modules and Component Industry Sustains Growth

Demand for optical modules and components gained a substantial growth of 30% more in 2010, creating hopes for a promising market ahead. The market boom between 1999 and 2000 is not similar to the present trends, where the sales progressed at a rate of more than 100% per annum.

21 Sep 2011

LED Engin Releases Narrow-Angle Total Internal Reflection Powerful Lenses

LED Engin, a company manufacturing LED products with increased lumen density, has released two narrow-angle total internal reflection (TIR) powerful lenses for the high-flux LuxiGen 24 die LZP- and 12-die LZC- line emitters of the company.

14 Sep 2011