Body image
14 October 2019
Keely Portway looks at some of the miniature imaging technology used in endoscopes
Tiny nanodiamonds are being used to dramatically optimise the calibration of optical microscopes, Matthew Dale finds
October 2019
Model behaviour
14 October 2019
Keely Portway looks at how optical software is being used to design light sources
Sensing the way forwards
30 September 2019
EPIC’s Carlos Lee hears about Jorma Palmén’s strategy for growing Ladimo, launched four years ago, which develops real-time 3D imaging for robotics, healthcare and navigating hazardous environments
Fibre optics take the strain in construction
30 September 2019
Researchers at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction give their views on three infrastructure projects analysing structural performance using fibre optic monitoring
Standards progress 'relies on stakeholder links'
30 September 2019
EOS board member Michael Pfeffer says that industry leaders must support engagement in standardisation activities
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After the test disk is placed inside the chamber, some fine tuning is required to ensure they are horizontal and perfectly centred (credit: Caltech)
LIGO scientists have developed a new mirror coating that could dramatically increase the observatory's detection rate of gravitational waves
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Advances in research have made strides in the improvement of wearable and AR/VR displays
LLNL optical engineers Justin Wolfe (left) and Simon Cohen are seen through the 'r' filter (credit: Garry McLeod)
A telescope, described as one of the world’s newest, has been completed following a project undertaken by researchers to develop some very specialist optical filters
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Advances in optical prisms are being used to help researchers gain a greater understanding of space and astronomy
Universities offering associate degrees for optics technicians could help answer the photonics skills shortage, finds Jessica Rowbury
