Avantes has introduced a new instrument in the NIR line, the AvaSpec-NIR 2.5-HSC
SphereOptics has introduced its latest generation of portable Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers from Agilent Technologies, the handheld FTIR 4300
A new spectroradiometer from Gamma Scientific offers a combination of enhanced dynamic range, very low noise and high spectral resolution
LTB Lasertechnik Berlin announces the launch of a new spectrometer setup based on its high-resolution Aryelle 400 spectrometer in combination with a 2048 x 2048 pixels scientific grade CCD detector
Ocean Optics has expanded its Flame spectrometer family. Flame-NIR delivers powerful near infrared spectroscopy in a compact, affordable instrument
Ibsen Photonics has announced the new Eagle Raman-S spectrometer platform for OEM supply to manufacturers of analytical instruments
Hamamatsu Photonics has introduced the latest development within its MEMS spectrometer range; the C12880MA, an ultra-compact, fingertip size spectrometer head offering wider spectral response and high sensitivity over the UV to visible range
The Freedom HR-DUV spectrometer platform for integrators of compact analytical and process control instruments has been launched by Ibsen Photonics
Motorised large integrating spheres are now available from Gooch & Housego (Orlando)
Jessica Rowbury reports on a US government sponsored programme to develop blood alcohol optical sensors for vehicles
Building a new semiconductor fab can cost more than €10bn. Credit: Imec
Proposed multi-billion dollar and euro packages look set to increase uptake of leading-edge lithography, including for photonic technologies, finds Andy Extance
Manx Precision Optics’ polishing lap. Credit: Manx Precision Optics
Benjamin Skuse asks why, after 400 years of polishing optics, the process hasn’t been automated
Mathias Bochow, GFZ Helmholtz Centre, Potsdam, is working on the Trace project to track marine plastic. Credit: Frank Schweikert, Aldebaran Marine Research & Broadcast (www.aldebaran.org/en/)
Abigail Williams speaks to scientists tracking marine plastic using satellite spectral imagery
James Webb: A technician inspects the primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope. The team’s improvements involving a Shack-Hartmann sensor have opened up applications for eye doctors examining human eyesight (image credit: NASA/Chris Gunn)
How the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing technique can be used to simply and quickly assess the quality of optical systems
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A look at the market for spectroelectrochemistry and some of the products and solutions available
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A look at the current market for Raman spectroscopy and some of the products and solutions available
The panel discussion at Laser Munich, with Leibinger holding the microphone (credit Messe Munchen)
Laser firms could really benefit from quantum computing, which should not just be reserved for the world's big challenges, finds Jessica Rowbury
Credit: Ayar Labs
As Ayar Labs secures investment to develop its silicon photonics technology, Robert Roe speaks to Hugo Saleh about the firm's plans
GasSight is a low-cost imager based on quantum technology that can produce real time video of methane gas. (Credit: QuantIC)
Matthew Dale asks whether quantum technologies are ready to be seen on the global stage at one of the world’s largest photonics exhibitions
