Flexible solar film rolled out in Africa and India
23 March 2021
The solar film is low-cost, light, easy to install and can be used off-grid
Research
Six images at relevant wavelengths to differentiate tumour cells. Credit: CEA-Leti
CEA-Leti's spectral imaging tech spots 94% of cancer cells
23 March 2021
The label-free technology could eliminate sample preparation and therefore lead to greater automation in diagnostics
ASML uses light to print tiny patterns onto silicon during the mass production of semiconductor chips. credit: ASML
Harriot-Watt University and ASML partner on light sources for lithography
22 March 2021
Heriot-Watt University and ASML are partnering to develop new optical metrology light sources for chip manufacturing
Quantum holography technique set to advance imaging
15 February 2021
The technique uses entangled photons to overcome the limitations of conventional holographic approaches
The micro loudspeaker proves that microactuators can be produced in seconds and at low costs using inkjet printers and lasers. (Image: Fraunhofer ILT)
Researchers print cost-effective MEMS loudspeaker
19 January 2021
The process could be used as a faster and more affordable alternative to vacuum- and mask-based piezo-MEMS manufacturing methods
Silicon PIC processor promises faster data speeds
13 January 2021
The discovery, made by researchers at the Universities of Oxford, Münster, Exeter, Pittsburgh, EPFL and IBM Research Europe, is the first to apply frequency combs in the field of artificial neural networks
2D arrangement of 44,400 light stopwatches enables scanless fluorescence lifetime imaging. Credit: Institute of Post-LED Photonics
New fluorescence microscopy method opens up study of dynamic processes
12 January 2021
The fluorescence microscopy technique uses frequency combs and no mechanical parts to observe dynamic biological phenomena
MicroLED chips on 300mm silicon wafers pave way for mass production
16 December 2020
French start-up Aledia has manufactured microLED chips produced on 300mm (12 inch) silicon wafers, opening up the possibility for mass-production of microLED displays with commercially available processes and equipment
LIA and OSA unite in support of open access publishing
16 December 2020
The Optical Society (OSA) and the Laser Institute of America (LIA) have joined forces with physics societies to show their commitment to open access (OA) for physics research.
How inefficient is my laser system and why is it important?
16 December 2020
Nicholas Goffin, research associate at Loughborough University, investigates where energy savings can be made in laser processing
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