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Using Unique Properties of Diamond to Produce Single Particles of Light

The world's first commercial source of individual photons using diamond based quantum technology has been developed by Quantum Communications Victoria (QCV) within the School of Physics at The University of Melbourne, Australia.

17 Apr 2008

Alliance Aimed at Speeding the Adoption of 3D Entertainment in the Home

QPC Lasers, Inc. a world leader in the design and manufacture of high brightness, high power semiconductor lasers for the consumer electronics, industrial, defense, and medical markets, today announced its inclusion as a Founding Member in the U.S. Display Consortium (USDC) and Insight Media's recently announced formation of the 3D@Home Consortium, an alliance of high-tech industry leaders mobilizing to provide consumers with quality, yet affordable in-home 3D entertainment.

17 Apr 2008

LEDs Offer Enhanced Performance Over Traditional Lighting Sources

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), with their improved color range, lumen output, color stability and lifespan, offer enhanced performance over traditional lighting sources that don't provide flexibility in selection, design and installation of lighting fixtures.

17 Apr 2008

Agreement with In-Q-Tel for Quantum-Dot Nanotech Pioneer

QD Vision today announced a strategic investment and technology advancement agreement with In-Q-Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the mission of the broader U.S. Intelligence Community.

9 Apr 2008

Quantum Computers Using Entangled Photons Generated in Optical Fibers

For now, full-fledged quantum computers are the stuff of science fiction - in last summer's blockbuster movie Transformers, the bad guys use quantum computing to break into the U.S. Army's secure files in just 10 seconds flat.

9 Apr 2008

New Type of Imaging System That Can Illuminate Tumors in Living Subjects

Doctors' quest to see what is happening inside a living body has been hampered by the limits on detecting tiny components of internal structures and events. Now a team of Stanford University School of Medicine researchers has developed a new type of imaging system that can illuminate tumors in living subjects-getting pictures with a precision of nearly one-trillionth of a meter.

1 Apr 2008

Dynamic Volume CT System Enables Faster and More Accurate Diagnosis

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., a leader in diagnostic and medical imaging, will feature the world's first dynamic volume computed tomography (CT) system - the Aquilion ONE(TM) at this year's American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in Chicago, March 30 - April 1, 2008 (Booth # 8001).

30 Mar 2008