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Mapping the Interior of Interstellar Clouds

Astronomers have measured the distribution of mass inside a dark filament in a molecular cloud with an amazing level of detail and to great depth.

8 Mar 2008

Optical Keyhole Carries Discussion Between Strategic Partners

Optical Keyhole - the premier online source for information on the optical industry - is carrying a discussion between strategic partners ADC and Novera Optics, who share their views on the market drivers behind WDM-PON technology, the benefits and type of application for WDM-PON, and finally the competitive advantages of ADC's PONy Express solution, including pricing issues.

6 Mar 2008

First Binocular Light - A Milestone for Science

The Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham, Ariz., has taken celestial images using its twin side-by-side, 8.4-meter (27.6 foot) primary mirrors together, achieving first "binocular" light.

6 Mar 2008

JDSU Reaches Milestone in the Manufacture of Linear Variable Filters

JDSU announced today it has reached a milestone in the manufacture of Linear Variable Filters (LVF).

5 Mar 2008

Micron Launches CMOS Image Sensor Division

Micron Technology, Inc., today launched Aptina Imaging, creating a separate division and new identity for its CMOS imaging business. Operating as an independent division within Micron allows Aptina to better focus on delivering high-quality imaging solutions to its global customer base.

4 Mar 2008

New Imaging Technology Initiatives Enabling High Quality Picture Taking Experiences

It doesn't stop with a new name. Aptina Imaging, a division of Micron Technology, Inc., today unveiled some new imaging technology initiatives enabling high quality picture taking experiences across the entire spectrum of applications, from the most cost-sensitive mobile phones to high-performance point-and-shoot digital cameras.

4 Mar 2008

Agilent Technologies Announces Acquisitions

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire TILL Photonics GmbH and has completed the acquisition of Colloidal Dynamics.

3 Mar 2008

Distributor Appointed to Spearhead Product Distribution Throughout Europe

Mobius Photonics, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Nexlase, GmbH, to spearhead distribution of its products throughout Europe.

3 Mar 2008

Survey of Optical Instruments

Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Handbook of Optical Systems, Volume 4, Survey of Optical Instruments” to their offering.

3 Mar 2008

Low-Cost and Versatile Way to Make Photonic Crystals

Materials known as photonic crystals could form the building blocks of future optical computers and micro-scale communications devices. Scientists have developed a low-cost and versatile way to make photonic crystals, and combined them in ways that bring optical 'transistors' a step closer.

3 Mar 2008