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Photon Momentum Discovery Unveils Novel Silicon-Based Optoelectronic Capabilities

A team of researchers led by chemists at the University of California, Irvine found a previously unidentified way light interacts with matter.

8 May 2024

Aven Introduces New 9 Piece E-Z Pik Tweezers Set for Precision Work

Aven, a full-service technology provider, is thrilled to announce the release of its 9 Piece E-Z Pik Tweezers Set. This comprehensive tweezer set offers precision and convenience for a range of applications.

From Aven, Inc. 7 May 2024

FLIR Unveils A6301 Cooled Automation Camera for Process Control, Monitoring, and Quality Assurance

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, today announced the FLIR A6301, a cooled-core longwave thermal imaging camera designed for 24/7 inspection and automation applications aimed at making production lines more efficient and improving product quality.

From FLIR 7 May 2024

Ant-Man and Superman Techniques Expose Tiny Hidden Impurities in Crystals

A breakthrough in atomic-scale X-Ray imaging, detecting the presence of just a few hundred gallium atoms inside an otherwise pure silicon crystal, is being celebrated at the University of Surrey.

7 May 2024

Novel X-Ray Mirror Achieves Breakthrough Resolution

A Japanese group of scientists has created an X-Ray mirror with a pliable shape that leads to exceptional atomic precision and enhanced stability. The research is published in the journal Optica.

6 May 2024

The new profilometers for this 2024

We are glad to present our new profilometers, which are significant advancements in metrology and surface measurement technology unveiled at our landmark online Sensofar Event 24. Image Credit: Sensofar We ...

From Sensofar Metrology 6 May 2024

Fibre Optic Isolators

LASER COMPONENTS offers a large range of pigtailed isolators for use across wavelengths, fibre types and with a small form factor. With the components working across a large region of the spectrum with wavelength options within and outside the telecoms regions.

From Laser Components (UK) Ltd. 2 May 2024

Chroma Technology Unveils New Website Optimized for Photonics Professionals

Chroma Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance optical filters, has launched a redesigned website to provide a best-in-class online experience for the optics and photonics community.

From Chroma Technology Corp. 2 May 2024

SVS-Vistek Camera Delivers Stunning 127-Megapixel Resolution Imaging for Detail-Demanding Optical Inspections

Leveraging a powerful 127.6 megapixel (13392 x 9528 pixel) CMOS sensor, the SVS-Vistek shr661 camera acquires full resolution images at speeds up to 20.3 frames-per-second (FPS) when conducting detail-demanding industrial inspection of wafers, flat panels and solar panels, as well as non-industrial optical tasks such as geo-mapping, film making and life sciences.

From SVS-Vistek GmbH 2 May 2024

Low profile mount offers stable platform for large mirrors

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has developed a new low profile mirror mount that provides a secure platform for large and heavy high-precision flat, spherical, on-axis and off-axis mirrors. Low profile mount providing secure p...

From Optical Surfaces Ltd. 1 May 2024

Gentec-EO Launches the 2024 Laser Lab Awards Program

Gentec-EO launches the 2024 Laser Lab Awards program. 12 winners will receive one of the five laser output measurement kits of their choice among a selection of top popular products made by Gentec-EO. The contest ends on June 30, 2024.

1 May 2024

Laser Technique Spots Early Signs of Fading in Artworks

An international group of researchers from Duke University has developed a new laser microscopy technique that can detect pigment decay before they are visible to the naked eye, allowing for early intervention in preserving artworks. This study was published in the Journal of Physics: Photonics.

30 Apr 2024

Physicists Achieve Targeted Manipulation of Atomic Nuclei

Researchers from Vienna University of Technology, under the direction of Professor Thorsten Schumm and a team from the National Metrology Institute Braunschweig (PTB), have successfully manipulated atomic nuclei with lasers for the first time.

30 Apr 2024

Frequency Entangled Photons Boost Quantum Sensing Capabilities

In a study published in the journal Light: Science & Applications, researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) created a new type of quantum entanglement where photons are linked by frequency instead of path, achieving double the resolution of traditional methods.

29 Apr 2024

Unleashing the Potential of Single-Photon Lidar for Applications in Aviation

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology discovered a lightweight, compact single-photon lidar system that uses a low-power laser to capture high-resolution 3D images. The research was published in Optica.

26 Apr 2024