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Combination of Twisted Light and Frequency Combs can Produce Dynamic Light Structures

It is not every day that scientists are able to produce an entirely new kind of light, but when they do the implications can be dramatic.

25 Aug 2020

Highly Smooth Off Axis Parabolic Mirrors Offer Near 100% Reflectance

Optical Surfaces Ltd. reports that its off-axis parabolic mirrors are particularly suitable for coating using an Ion Beam Sputtering technique that provides near 100% reflectivity thereby providing unmatched protection from thermal damage that often arises from high power continuous wave lasers.

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 21 Aug 2020

New Framework Enables Studying Detectability of UV Communication Systems

An analysis framework created by Army researchers now enables careful investigation of the detectability of ultraviolet communication systems, offering the understanding required to fulfill the requirements of future, more secure Army networks.

12 Aug 2020

Premier Philippines Airport Enhances Passenger Throughput and Experience with Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection today announced its collaboration with Philippines' Office for Transportation Security (OTS) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to boost passenger throughput and experience at terminals 1, 2, and 3 of the country's premier cosmopolitan airport, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

From Smiths Detection Group Ltd. 12 Aug 2020

Alluxa Develops Thin Films for COVID-19 Detection Devices

Alluxa, Inc., the global leader in high-performance optical coatings and filters, has extended its industry-leading Ultra Series to include high-performance polymerase chain reaction specific filters.

From Alluxa 10 Aug 2020

Battlespace Reconnaissance and Information Superiority Major Drivers for Global Military Eo/ir Systems Market, Says Globaldata

The increasing focus on information superiority by militaries and situational awareness is leading to the procurement of military electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems worldwide.

10 Aug 2020

$New Type of Laser Beam Does Not Follow Long-Held Principles of Refraction$