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Researchers Develop a New Way to Control and Shape Optical Singularities

When we think about singularities, we tend to think of massive black holes in faraway galaxies or a distant future with runaway AI, but singularities are all around us. Singularities are simply a place where certain parameters are undefined.

13 Jul 2021

NIL Technology Introduces Flat, Multifunctional Optics Platform for 3D Sensing and LiDAR Applications

NIL Technology (NILT), a leader in advanced optical solutions, is launching its highly advanced flat optics technology platform for near-infrared (NIR) used in 3D sensing and LiDAR.

From NIL Technology ApS 13 Jul 2021

High Contrast SWIR Lenses for Agricultural Sorting

Resolve Optics is a leading developer and supplier of high contrast Short Wavelength Infrared lenses for agricultural sorting applications.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 8 Jul 2021

Photonics Researchers Succeed in Squeezing Light in Time by 11 Times

A train carrying cargo has finite space. The amount of cargo that can be carried onboard is limited by the size of the cargo and the capacity of the train

7 Jul 2021

A Novel Strategy for Tuning Light-Emitting Properties of Covalent Organic Frameworks

Many researchers in the field of materials science constantly seek novel and versatile platforms that can be used to tailor materials to match their intended use.

7 Jul 2021

Heterogenous Fabrication Technology can Pave the Way for Large-Volume Production of Frequency Combs

Optical frequency combs consist of light frequencies made of equidistant laser lines. They have already revolutionized the fields of frequency metrology, timing and spectroscopy.

2 Jul 2021

Teledyne FLIR Releases FLIR MR265 Moisture Meter and Thermal Imager with MSX®

Designed to visually scan large areas for moisture issues, air leaks, electrical problems, and more, the FLIR MR265 Moisture Meter and Thermal Imager with MSX empowers professionals to quickly identify and locate water leaks and other moisture issues at the source.

From Teledyne FLIR LLC 1 Jul 2021

Imaging Optical Near-Field of Nanoparticles Using Photoinduced Force Microscope

A team of scientists led by the Department of Applied Physics at Osaka University, the Department of Physics and Electronics at Osaka Prefecture University, and the Department of Materials Chemistry at Nagoya University used photoinduced force microscopy to map out the forces acting on quantum dots in three dimensions.

30 Jun 2021

New Type Of Metasurface Allows Unprecedented Laser Control

The ability to precisely control the various properties of laser light is critical to much of the technology that we use today, from commercial virtual reality headsets to microscopic imaging for biomedical research.

29 Jun 2021

Focuslight Announces Pulsed Laser Line Beam Transmitter Module for Beam Steering LiDAR Applications

Focuslight Technologies, a global provider of high-power diode lasers and micro-optics, has announced the Focuslight BeamRazor™ LE02 pulsed laser line beam transmitter module designed for beam steering LiDAR systems with steering mirrors or MEMS, as well as receivers such as ADP and SPAD/SiPM.

From Focuslight Technologies Inc. 28 Jun 2021