Photonic sensing and spectroscopy enable faster, more precise identification of tumours, finds Andy Extance
Editor's picks
This webinar will dive into the technology behind laser-based functional surface texturing, with a focus on the EU-funded LAMpAS project
At ICALEO 2019, Dr Ruth Sahler, COO at Perfect Lens, highlighted how the current customer service offerings of laser suppliers leave a lot to be desired
News
Silicon nanocrystal production. Credit: University of Texas at Austin
12 December 2019
A team of researchers have found a way to transfer energy between silicon and organic, carbon-based molecules
A diode-pumped alexandrite laser reduces the size and energy requirement of lidar systems by a factor of 100. Credit: Fraunhofer ILT
12 December 2019
A new lidar system with a diode-pumped alexandrite laser will soon enable research into the Earth's upper atmosphere 40km above ground
12 December 2019
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has filed a patent for an automated system capable of detecting and cleaning debris from glass on vehicles and solar panels using pulsed laser beams
12 December 2019
Established industry leaders and disruptive startups have been announced as finalists of the SPIE Prism Awards
12 December 2019
Carlos Lee speaks to Xiaojun Li, founder and general manager, Shanghai Feibo Laser Technologies
12 December 2019
Trumpf has delivered its billionth vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) to European partner STMicroelectronics
Sketch of a femur and processed OCT images with thin regions shown in dark red and thicker regions more yellow and white. Scale bar is 250 microns. Credit: Evan Jelly, Duke University
19 November 2019
Researchers have developed a way to perform optical coherence tomography (OCT) in hard-to-reach areas of the body such as joints
Analysis & opinion
10 December 2019
At ICALEO 2019, Dr Ruth Sahler, COO at Perfect Lens, highlighted how the current customer service offerings of laser suppliers leave a lot to be desired
10 December 2019
Thomas Südmeyer, from University of Neuchâtel, discusses a new book aimed at providing role models for young researchers
08 November 2019
EPIC’s Carlos Lee talks to Ulli Hansen, co-founder and CEO of MSG Lithoglas
Features
20 January 2020
Jessica Rowbury looks at the role metalenses could play in chip-making
20 January 2020
Photonic sensing and spectroscopy enable faster, more precise identification of tumours, finds Andy Extance
10 December 2019
As car makers install production lines for electric vehicles, Greg Blackman looks at how vision is currently used in their factories
A technician loads a wedged focus lens, a key element in the NIF final optics assembly, into a cleaning/coating frame
05 December 2019
Keely Portway finds out how the latest advances in photonics have enhanced the research environment, and how they have translated to the commercial sector
Press Releases
Optical Surfaces Ltd. has undertaken a study to determine how microroughness impacts the performance of Aspheric lenses and mirrors
OptoSigma Corporation has announced the hiring of a new highly experienced optical coating manager
New lidar entrant SiLC has lured former Texas Instruments veteran Ralf Muenster to help expand its presence to Silicon Valley
Luxinar has established new overseas offices and technical support since it became an independent company
The prize was awarded for her outstanding master’s degree in Physics
Hamamatsu Photonics will construct a new factory building at its Shingai Factory in Hamamatsu City, Japan, in order to cope with increasing sales demand for opto-semiconductors, x-ray image sensors and x-ray flat panel sensors.
Avantes has appointed Pro-Lite Technology as its distribution partner for the UK and Ireland
Viewpoint
20 November 2019
Pro-Lite’s Dr Giorgia Marucci discusses the application of Raman spectroscopy in the cultural heritage field
29 August 2019
Pro-Lite’s Nick Barnett discusses spectral imaging and its potential applications
Tech focus
Figure 2: Micro-integrated ultra-narrow linewidth diode laser based on resonant optical feedback (footprint of the AlN optical bench (light grey): 80 x 30mm2)
05 December 2019
The European Space Agency’s Laser Interferometer Space Antenna requires very-low-noise seed lasers
A s part of a European Space Agency project, researchers from the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut have developed a micro-integrated ultra-narrow 1,064nm diode laser for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (Lisa), a satellite mission that aims to detect and characterise gravitational waves.
05 December 2019
Professor Emir Salih Magden updates on plans to commercialise an on-chip broadband optical filter announced last year
Optical filters are encountered in nearly every aspect of the optics, photonics and imaging industries, featuring in applications such as spectroscopy, microscopy, lidar, astronomy and optical communications, in addition to a multitude of others.
12 November 2019
The technique uses a nanostructure that ‘traps’ molecules from the air and amplifies the Raman signal
Products
23 October 2019
The new Chameleon Discovery NX laser from Coherent delivers deep multiphoton microscope images with high brightness and high contrast
23 October 2019
Cobolt has introduced the Cobolt Tor XS, a high-performance Q-switched laser at 1,064nm and 532nm, with 100uJ/pulse and 50uJ/pulse respectively
23 October 2019
Gamma Scientific has released the Wavemon wavelength and power meter
23 October 2019
Precision Laser Scanning is now introducing its Gecko-Four polygon scanner for lidar scanning
23 October 2019
Aerotech has released the XC2 PWM single-axis motor drive with a narrow compact housing for motion control applications
23 October 2019
AMS Technologies has added the high-voltage solutions of French manufacturer SDS High Voltage to its portfolio
23 October 2019
Boston Electronics has introduced the Vaheat, a microscope temperature control solution from its partner, Linnowave
Events
White papers
16 January 2020
Spectroelectrochemistry is an extremely valuable tool to study any mechanism that involves an electron transfer. By combining the best of both the electrochemistry and spectroscopy worlds, it allows researchers to probe a range of reactions and extract valuable information that each technique could not achieve on its own.
15 January 2020
EOT’s Yb:CALGO is a very suitable material for high power, ultrashort pulse laser applications. Its outstanding properties comprise a high thermal conductivity and an inhomogeneously broadened Yb-emission band.
Image of Piezosystem Jena X-Ray Collimation Shutter
13 December 2019
Dr Mike Soulby of Pro-Lite explains the physics of the piezoelectric effect, how the inverse piezoelectric effect is employed in precision nanopositioning, and the differences between open and closed loop control of piezoelectric devices.
Webcasts
17 January 2020
This webinar will dive into the technology behind laser-based functional surface texturing, with a focus on the EU-funded LAMpAS project
03 September 2019
*Available on demand* The Webinar will review all aspects of distributed sensing
02 July 2019
*Now available on demand* The EPIC Webinar on Hyperspectral Imaging will focus on the hyperspectral imaging hardware and its use in varying applications
