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Tracking Greenhouse Gases With a Laser
The summer of 2024 was by far the hottest since we began keeping records. This global warming is caused by the gas emissions in the atmosphere, mainly those of methane and carbon dioxide. As a greenhouse gas, methane is more... -
OFC Conference unveils new amplifier design that exhibits broad bandwidth, high gain and low noise
As demand for high-bandwidth applications grows, there is an urgent need to increase the data-carrying capacity of optical communication networks. In a new study, researchers show that a bismuth-doped fiber amplifier they... -
Norsk Elektro Optikk signs contract with ESA for Methane Detection Camera
Norsk Elektro Optikk (NEO) has started to develop an advanced hyperspectral imaging system for satellite-based methane detection. This initiative, supported by European Space Agency's (ESA) InCubed program, aims to enhance... -
Low-cost Laparoscope Designed for Low- and Middle-income Countries
Laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique, has transformed surgical procedures in high-income countries. This method, which uses a laparoscope to perform surgeries through small incisions, offers significant benefits... -
Optical fiber sensor provides simple and sensitive detection of arsenic in drinking water
Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. The technology could enable household testing for arsenic, empowering... -
High Power Laser Beam Focusing
Using proprietary production techniques, and benefiting from an ultra-stable production facility, Optical Surfaces Ltd has established itself as a leading supplier of fast focusing on-axis parabolic mirrors for high power laser... -
BAE Systems delivers NASA's SPHEREx Observatory for launch
BAE Systems has successfully delivered NASA's Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The observatory is...
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Micro Molding In Micro-Optic Manufacturing
Micro-optics — tiny lenses, beam-splitters, prisms, light pipes, and similar optical components — play a critical role in the miniaturization of optical applications across various industries. Ranging in size from as small as 20 microns... -
The Evolution of Holographic Optical Elements in Augmented Reality Applications
Augmented reality (AR) is one of the most significant nascent developments in technology, slowly gaining ground in Head-up Display (HUD) and Near-to-Eye (NTE) applications for commercial markets. However, while it is easy to conceptualize its... -
Femtosecond Lasers Enable Innovative Surfaces for Controlling Water
Water impacts nearly every aspect of human civilization and controlling its behavior is becoming an increasingly pressing scientific and engineering challenge. For example, while water covers 71% of Earth's surface, freshwater scarcity is a... -
High-Speed CoaXPress Interface Elevates Medical Imaging Device Performance
Innovations in medical imaging are driven by new technologies that boost the performance of devices used in diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation procedures. One of these cutting-edge technologies is CoaXPress frame grabbers. In this article we... -
What Are the Most Exciting Photonics Advances in Medicine?
The power to visualize the body’s complex systems in light waves is one of the most fascinating developments in health care to date. Photonics advances yearly, but it is set to undergo a monumental shift with the inclusion of artificial... -
Key Factors in Manufacturing Vacuum Windows
There are many factors which contribute to the successful manufacture of vacuum windows. The understanding and use of cutting-edge technology, quality control via state-of-the-art metrology tools, and understanding of material properties are all... -
The Power of Machine Vision in Precision Agriculture Practices
Precision agriculture is an innovative approach to farming that leverages advanced technologies to increase productivity and efficiency in agricultural operations. By optimizing inputs such as water, nutrients, and labor, precision agriculture...
