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Explosion Halfway Across Universe

A powerful stellar explosion detected March 19 by NASA's Swift satellite has shattered the record for the most distant object that could be seen with the naked eye.

20 Mar 2008

Sunshield Critical to Webb Telescope Mission

The tennis court-sized sunshield built by Northrop Grumman for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has completed its preliminary design review at the company's Space Technology facility.

20 Mar 2008

Emergence of PIC Will Lead to Massive Changes in Optical Networks

The long-awaited emergence of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology will lead to a massive change in the way optical networks are built and deployed over the next decade.

19 Mar 2008

Global Leader Selects Agilent's ADS Software to Support Development of Optics Products

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that Finisar, a global leader in fiber optic solutions for high-speed networks, has selected Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS) software to support the development of their optics products designed for the telecom market.

19 Mar 2008

First Active Optical Cables Providing Electrical Connectivity Over 300 Meters

Reflex Photonics today announced its first InterBOARD(TM) QSFP Active Optical Cables (AOC), which will provide bi-directional, electrical to electrical connectivity over distances up to 300 meters using multi-mode optical fiber.

19 Mar 2008

The Penetration of LEDs into the Projection Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of 2006 LED Projection Report to their offering.

19 Mar 2008

Developers of Projection Systems Get A Boost with New Laser Combiner Developers Kit

Developers of projection systemns are set to get a boost with the availability of a developers kit from Agilent Technologies that will assist them improve cost, maintenance requirements and the overall viewing experience.

18 Mar 2008

Optical Surfaces Manufactures Fabry Perot Etalons in Two Basic Forms

Optical Surfaces Ltd is a leading international supplier of Fabry-Perot etalons in a range of shapes and sizes up to 150mm in diameter with matching accuracies to lambda /300.

18 Mar 2008

Lens Technology Holds Key to Reducing Accidents Due to Sun Glare

Drivewear(R), a lens technology developed by Younger Optics specifically for driving, provides a precise balance between protection against glare and the amount of light which reaches the eye with the necessary visual information to maximize the driving task, even behind the windshield of a car.

17 Mar 2008

Optical Technique May Help Identify Ways to Predict and Prevent Deadly Disease

A team of researchers in Bedford, Mass. has developed a way of examining brain tissue with near-infrared light to detect signs of Alzheimer's disease.

15 Mar 2008