Photonics/​Optics

Photonics

Find the latest news and technical briefs on next-generation photonics technologies. Learn more about applications like biophotonics, silicon photonics, and green photonics.

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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Traditional spark plugs are replaced by an optical pumping source.
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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
The tiny unit is significant for the miniaturization of optoelectronic systems.
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Briefs: Imaging
This method can be used in astronomy, surveillance, and optics manufacturing.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
A metal-organic framework does not contain cost-intensive raw materials and can be produced in bulk.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This method could impact optical technologies such as smartphone cameras, biosensors, or autonomous vision for robots and self-driving cars.
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Special Reports: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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Medical Manufacturing and Outsourcing - October 2020

Discover how advances in factory automation, robotics, 3D printing and other fabrication technologies are shaping the future of medical device manufacturing in this Special Report – a...

INSIDER: Imaging

Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the world’s smallest ultrasound detector. Based on...

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INSIDER: Energy

Almost all satellites are powered by solar cells – but solar cells are heavy. While conventional high-performance cells reach up to three watts of electricity per gram,...

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INSIDER: Photonics/Optics

New research from the University of Southampton has discovered a way to bind two negatively charged electron-like particles which could create opportunities to form novel...

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INSIDER: Energy

University of North Texas professor Anupama Kaul straddles the line between electrical engineering and materials science, which puts her in the perfect place to develop...

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INSIDER Product: Test & Measurement

Machine Vision Cameras

Teledyne DALSA (Waterloo, Canada) announced its new Falcon4-CLHS M4480 and M4400 cameras, based on the Teledyne e2v Lince 11.2M monochrome sensors. The new Falcon4-CLHS interface cameras have...

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Blog: Robotics, Automation & Control
A Cornell team developed paramecium-sized robots that can be controlled with lasers.
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Application Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Learn the USB3 and GigE vision standards, how they keep pace with imaging technologies, and how augmenting the cabling is critical for optimal performance.
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Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Learn how to obtain large signals from hyperspectral imagers.
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Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The COVID crisis is propelling the camera industry toward disruptive transformation.
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Application Briefs: Test & Measurement

Thin films and engineered surfaces are used in a myriad of applications including semiconductor electronics, data storage, and precision optics. In many cases, surface roughness and...

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Products: Imaging
High-temp infrared emitter, single-frequency SWIR lasers, hazard testing systems, and more.
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Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
Flat-panel technology could transform antennas, wireless, and cellphone communications.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
One unexpected application for spider silk is its use in the creation of biocompatible lenses.
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Briefs: Imaging
The newest version of these combs could revolutionize clocks, telescopes, and telecommunications.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
This system encodes information in twisting beams of light.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Self-powering, color-changing humidity sensors are applicable to various fields including smart windows, health care, and safety management.
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Briefs: Materials
Empa researchers were able to demonstrate real-time acoustic monitoring of laser weld seams.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
A new type of motion capture technology accurately tracks an athlete during the push start phase of performance.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Researchers tackled the problem using a geophysical measurement called seismic anisotropy.
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Briefs: AR/AI
University of Colorado researchers have described a new silicon chip that improves the resolution and scanning speed needed for a lidar system.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Real-time terahertz imaging with a single-pixel detector.
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INSIDER: Electronics & Computers

Researchers have developed a new way to build power efficient and programmable integrated switching units on a silicon photonics chip. The new technology is...

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Briefs: Imaging
Ultrafast Camera Captures Transparent Objects and Phenomena
The camera can take up to 1 trillion pictures per second of transparent objects, shockwaves, and other phenomena.

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