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Briefs: Physical Sciences
A two-photon fluorescence microscope has been developed for the study of biophysical phenomena. Two-photon microscopy is a novel form of laser-based scanning microscopy that enables...
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Articles: Imaging
Employing a leading-edge technology can fundamentally change the requirements on an optical design. This is true for a range of emerging technologies, including the curved electro-optical detector. Curved electro-optical...
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Briefs: Imaging
Theodolite With CCD Camera for Safe Measurement of Laser-Beam Pointing
The simple addition of a charge-coupled-device (CCD) camera to a theodolite makes it safe to measure the pointing direction of a laser beam. The present state of the art requires this to be a custom addition because theodolites are manufactured without CCD cameras as standard or...

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Blog: Robotics, Automation & Control

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Blog: Electronics & Computers

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Blog: Manufacturing & Prototyping

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News: Energy

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INSIDER: Electronics & Computers

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INSIDER: Manufacturing & Prototyping

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