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News - 27 Mar 2008

The future of computing is under the spotlight at the Institute of Physics' Condensed Matter and Materials Physics conference at the Royal Holloway College of the University of London on 26-28...

What is Ceramic Gain Media?

Article - 12 Feb 2020

There are many different components within lasers that enable them to function effectively, and many of these parts can be made from a choice of materials. One key component is the active laser...

How is Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Used in 3D Printing?

Article - 27 Jan 2020

From its limited beginnings, 3D printing or additive manufacturing has found applications across numerous industries and business sectors.

The Degradation of LEDs vs. Lamps

Article - 26 Aug 2019

This article compares the degradation of LEDs against the degradation of lamps.

Are LED Light Bulbs the Best Way to Save Energy?

Article - 25 Aug 2019

This article discusses if LED light bulbs are the best way to save energy or not.

Designing Cameras to be Used in Space

Article - 10 Jul 2018

This article talks about designing cameras to be used in space.

Supercomputers Fits Into a Laptop PC Thanks to Breakthrough by IBM Scientists

News - 6 Dec 2007

Supercomputers that consist of thousands of individual processor "brains" connected by miles of copper wires could one day fit into a laptop PC, thanks in part to a breakthrough by IBM...

Thematics Showcases LED and Fiber Optic Model Lighting Kit

News - 7 Nov 2007

Ranking high on the must-see list of those attending LDI is Thematics where four new LIGHTBOX hardware products and a new LIGHTBOX Operating System will be unveiled. Thematics' LIGHTBOX, an LED...

NCAR Researchers Successfully Launched Solar Telescope to an Altitude of 120,000 Feet

News - 23 Oct 2007

In a landmark test flight, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and a team of research partners this month successfully launched a solar telescope to an altitude of 120,000 feet, borne...

Radiometer - Definitions and Applications

Article - 20 Jan 2014

A radiometer is an instrument for detecting and measuring radiant flux/power of electromagnetic radiation. The term radiometer usually refers to an infrared radiation detector; however, it also refers...