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Laser-drilled filter separates microplastics in water
10 February 2020
The filter, which can sieve particles as small as 10 micrometres, is made using ultrafast lasers
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A diode-pumped alexandrite laser reduces the size and energy requirement of lidar systems by a factor of 100. Credit: Fraunhofer ILT
Compact alexandrite lasers to enable long-range lidar
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
Photonics firms' chance to make a big difference on green issues
8 November 2019
Tematys partner Benoît d’Humières discusses photonics’ environmental potential using findings from a recent sustainability report
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15 October 2019
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How best to power up solar: ease, efficiency or cost?
12 August 2019
Incumbent silicon photovoltaic players have powerful technologies with which to deliver clean energy – but perovskite solar start-ups think they can do better, finds Andy Extance
Terahertz technique to identify sub-surface damage in wood
9 August 2019
The method could catch insect infestation at early stages, helping to prevent further damage to trees and forests
Photonics vital for hitting climate targets, research suggests
11 July 2019
Jessica Rowbury reports on the importance of technical light applications in meeting the targets of the Paris Agreement
The forest illuminated at night. Credit: Albert Porcar-Castell
Illuminating the link between plants and carbon sinks
23 May 2019
Researchers have developed a remote sensing device that provides a more thorough way of monitoring photosynthesis in plants and trees
Spectral sensing to build picture of natural disasters
10 April 2019
An Earth observation satellite containing a hyperspectral imager has been launched into Space in a five-year programme spearheaded by the Italian Space Agency
Photo-acoustic PIC sensors could allow low-cost emission analysis
21 March 2019
CEA Leti researchers have developed prototype opto-acoustic sensors that are more energy-efficient and cheaper than existing systems, making gas emission monitoring more accessible
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