Photonics & Imaging

Find the latest developments in Photonics & Imaging essential to both Commercial & Government applications. Get expert solutions for imaging systems, machine vision, visualization software, human machines (HMIs), plus advances in infrared cameras and display monitoring.

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Briefs: Energy
The technology could help computers process visual information more like the human brain.
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Briefs: Data Acquisition
Using gold nanomaterials, this disk can hold data securely for more than 600 years.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Thanks to its flexibility and adhesion, the biodegradable display can be worn directly on the hand.
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Facility Focus: Wearables
Berkeley’s academic research reflects pressing global challenges in the areas of health, energy, and the environment.
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Products: Software
Vision systems, signal generators, AC-DC converters, and more.
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Briefs: Transportation
Movements of individual particles of light are reconstructed to see through clouds, fog, and other obstructions.
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Briefs: Imaging
This tool could help surgeons better treat tumors and brain diseases.
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Q&A: Unmanned Systems
New autonomous robotic devices can survey hazardous or difficult-to-reach sites faster than humans.
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Briefs: AR/AI
The algorithm identified a new compound potentially useful for photonic devices and biologically inspired computers.
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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
Complete integrated circuits with more than 1,000 organic electrochemical transistors can be screen-printed.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
These tiny detectors could record characteristics of light such as color, polarity, and angle.
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Briefs: AR/AI
This technology bends light more efficiently, enabling more immersive augmented reality display systems.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Applications include remote sensing, laser spectroscopy, and gas analysis.
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Briefs: Data Acquisition
The LiDAR-based system could “see through” objects to warn of potential hazards without distracting the driver.
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Briefs: Nanotechnology
Researchers have developed a millimeter-thick accelerometer.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Recent advances could make it feasible to deploy networks of methane sensors to detect this greenhouse gas at large facilities.
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Application Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Over the last 75 years, sensors have played an increasingly significant part in the advancement of medicine.
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Briefs: Energy
One of the final hurdles to hydrogen power is securing a safe method for detecting hydrogen leaks.
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Application Briefs: Automotive
Editor Ed Brown explores what’s ahead for MEMS automobile navigation systems.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
The machines fold themselves within 100 milliseconds and can flatten and refold thousands of times.
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Articles: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Faster inline CT inspections makes it possible to inspect far greater numbers of circuit boards.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Exoskeleton legs are capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using artificial intelligence technology.
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Articles: Photonics/Optics
Designers who must sense motor position, speed, or acceleration have a lot of choices, including resolvers, optical encoders, and Hall-effect devices.
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Briefs: AR/AI
The system could one day replace LiDAR and cameras in automated manufacturing, biomedical imaging, and autonomous driving.
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Special Reports: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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ADAS/Connected Car - June 2021
Today's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and connected cars are paving the way for tomorrow's automated vehicles. To help you keep pace with the latest technology developments, we present this compendium...

Blog: Energy
Researchers from CU Boulder gave their optical "rectennas" a ghost-like way to turn wasted heat into power.
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INSIDER: Photonics/Optics
Photonics has the potential to transform all manners of electronic devices by storing and transmitting information in the form of light, rather than electricity. Using...
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INSIDER: Photonics/Optics
Fiber optic technology is the holy grail of high-speed, long-distance telecommunications. Still, with the continuing exponential growth of internet traffic, researchers...
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INSIDER: Photonics/Optics
New research shows how to measure the super-short bursts of high-frequency light emitted from free electron lasers (FELs). By using the light-induced ionization itself to create a...
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