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GE’s Innovation in Recording Speed Enables Commercialization of Micro-Holographic Technology

GE Global Research has developed an advanced optical storage technology that enables information recording at the speed of Blu-ray discs. The research team used a micro-holographic material to test the speed at which information is recorded.

22 Jul 2011

Nova Introduces Optical CD Metrology System with Multi-Channel Reflectometry

Nova Measuring Instruments has launched its new optical critical dimension (Optical CD) metrology system called Nova T600 to control the processes of sophisticated vertical architectures for the 22 nm technology node and further.

From Nova 12 Jul 2011

Researchers Publish Study on Prototype 'Optics Table on a Chip' in Nature Physics

A research team from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a tunable superconducting circuit on a chip. It has been designed to place one microwave photon in two colors, or frequencies, concurrently.

11 Jul 2011

Pittcon Calls for Conference Networking Session Topics

The Pittsburgh Conference announced its annual Call for Topics for Conferee Networking Sessions for Pittcon 2012, which will be held March 11-15, 2012, in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. For full consideration, topics must be received by July 29, 2011.

From Pittcon 7 Jul 2011

Researchers Develop Nanowire Laser Technology to Penetrate Living Cells

A professor at the University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering with his team of researchers has discovered that semiconductor lasers made from nanowires can be used for a variety of applications ranging from hindering the growth of viruses to increasing DVD storage capacity.

7 Jul 2011

Precise Asperical Lenses for More Compact Optical Systems

Aspherical lenses can be used to make more compact, lighter and yet better optical systems. SCHOTT relies on two manufacturing techniques to produce these lenses in complex shapes: CNC technology and precision molding. Both techniques offer advantages that can be used in specific products for customers.

From SCHOTT North America, Inc. 29 Jun 2011

Laser Research Optics Unveils CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Mirrors for Adverse Environments

Developer of hard crystalline materials, Laser Research Optics has manufactured a complete range of CO2 laser reflectors and mirrors using molybdenum and silicon. The units are manufactured without or with coatings and are suitable for adverse environments.

24 Jun 2011

Latest Version of MODE Solutions 5.0 To Address Omnidirectional Waveguide Designs

Lumerical Solutions,a global provider of nanophotonic design software, today introduced MODE Solutions 5.0, the latest upgrade to its MODE Solutions waveguide design product.

From Lumetronics 23 Jun 2011

Custom Optical Elements as Small as 0.2mm Available from Bern Optics

Bern Optics, Inc. today announced the availability of custom optical elements with dimensions as small as 0.20 mm. They can be custom engineered, ground and polished to micron tolerances in a wide variety of configurations, including lenses, prisms, axicons, filters, windows, domes, and mirrors, as well as special components with combinations of plano, spherical and cylindrical surfaces.

From Bern Optics, Inc. 20 Jun 2011

Mighty Bright Reveals LUX LED Task Lights at NeoCon 2011

Mighty Bright revealed the eco-friendly and energy efficient LUX LED Task Lights for use in offices, homes, hotels and industry at the NeoCon 2011 industry tradeshow held between 13-15 June at The Merchandise Mart, Chicago.

17 Jun 2011