New evidence from the University of Southern California suggests that there may be dedicated cells in the retina that help compile small bits of information in order to recognize objects.
"Optics + Photonics is proceeding on the right track with its emphasis on nano and solar technologies, which are immensely important to our future," said Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Charles Godfrey Binder professor of engineering science and mechanics at Pennsylvania State University and editor-in-chief of SPIE's Journal of Nanophotonics. Lakhtakia continued, "But this emphasis on the nano and solar future has its feet firmly planted in the past glories and ongoing research in optics and photonics, a foundation from which all future technologies emerge."
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, is showcasing a comprehensive offering of broadcast fiber optic products that enable customers to choose a fiber solution tailored to their specific application requirements. The company is displaying its OPTO+™ line, which offers innovative, cost-effective, highly reliable fiber optic solutions in a minimal amount of space — for any broadband signal transport application.
The Convir FL series of fibre-optic infrared temperature sensors has now grown with the addition of three new models. These new sensors extend the temperature range of the FL series enabling them to measure from 300 to 2500ºC, as well as improving their performance at short-wavelengths.
Firstsight Vision is delighted to have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the UK with Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd for sales into the Industrial, Security and Defence Markets, This is part of a wider European agreement with the STEMMER Imaging Group.
Research by the Advanced Institute of Technology Photonics group scientists on new approaches to displays and lighting technology were recently awarded the best poster prizes at the European Materials Research Society (EMRS), Strasbourg and the International Conference on Optical, Optoelectronic and Photonic Materials and Applications (ICOOPMA), London.
Stratos International, a leading innovator in RF, microwave, and fiberoptic connectivity solutions for military/aerospace, telecom and broadcast markets, has been selected by Boeing and several key suppliers to Boeing for a variety of optoelectronic, electronic and electrical interconnect components for the new 787 Dreamliner passenger aircraft series.
The Toronto Association of Business Improvement
Areas (TABIA) today announced that Toronto is joining Raleigh, N.C. in a
citywide initiative to install light-emitting diode (LED) lighting throughout
its infrastructure. The "LED City" program, which was launched in February by
City of Raleigh officials and LED manufacturer Cree, Inc., fosters
collaboration among municipalities as they deploy energy- efficient lighting
to deliver cost savings and environmental benefits.
Firstsight Vision has announced the availability of a new machine vision timing controller that allows accurate timing control for a variety of events in production line machine vision systems. These include component sensing, camera triggering and reject gate control.
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