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Using Laser Beams Create Ultra-High-Speed "Temporal Lenses" Capable Of Making "Movies" Of Molecular Processes

Finding a way to observe and record the behavior of matter at the molecular level has long been one of the holy grails among physicists. That ability could open the door to a wide range of applications in ultrafast elect...

28 Jun 2009

Resolve Optics Announces Investment In Modulation Transfer Function Testing Equipment

Resolve Optics Ltd. has announced investment in Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) testing equipment to enable unambiguous metrics, detailing the performance of the specialist lenses and lens systems the company designs and supplies, to be provided to customers.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 25 Jun 2009

Unique Integrated LED Light Engine With 1,000 Lumens Light Output

OptoElectronix today announced a unique LED-based lighting module that enables luminaire manufacturers to accelerate adoption of SSL (solid state lighting) for commercial lighting fixtures. It delivers the same light output as a 60-watt incandescent bulb at just one-fourth the power and has a 50,000-hour life.

25 Jun 2009

World's First Acoustic "Superlens"

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology.

24 Jun 2009

U.S. Patent Infringement Lawsuit Filed by Aperio Technologies

A U.S. patent infringement lawsuit was filed on June 10, 2009, against Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Hamamatsu Corporation, and Olympus America, Inc. The lawsuit, brought by Aperio Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, accuses products incorporating Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. NanoZoomer(R) technology of infringing Aperio U.S. Patent Nos. 6,917,696; 7,457,446; and 7,518,652.

24 Jun 2009

AMS Technologies Signs Distributor Contract with LightPath

LightPath Technologies and AMS Technologies have signed a master distributor contract designating AMS Technologies to be the exclusive distributor for LightPath Technologies products throughout Europe.

23 Jun 2009

Syntec Optics Certified to be in Compliance with ISO 9001:2000

Syntec Optics, the largest independent manufacturer of custom polymer optics in North America, has been certified to be in compliance with ISO 9001:2000.

23 Jun 2009

New Inspection Microscope Offers Improved Observation and Imaging

The new series of Nikon LSI inspection microscopes, Eclipse L200N and L200ND, is now available. Building on the high resolution and precision of the Eclipse L200 and L200D series, the L200N and L200ND offer improved observation and operating performance, providing images with greater contrast and higher resolving power.

22 Jun 2009

Research Leads to Substantial Advancements in the Performance of Digital Cameras

New research by a team of University of Toronto scientists could lead to substantial advancements in the performance of a variety of electronic devices including digital cameras.

18 Jun 2009

SCHOTT Improves Glass by Applying Functional Layers – Now Even to Larger Surfaces

SCHOTT Advanced Optics offers one of the world's largest assortments of optical materials and filters. Now, a sputtering system that has been modified to suit the company's purposes allows for extremely precise coating of large parts of up to 590 mm x 730 mm.

18 Jun 2009