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MEMS Vector Scanning Module for Space Applications
Galvanoscanners have so far provided reliable services in optical communication in space or in Earth observation via LIDAR. However, in the future, these systems could be replaced by smaller and more compact systems with MEMS... -
3D Reconstruction System Overcomes Challenges of Imaging Through Transparent Surfaces
In industrial inspection environments, 3D vision systems often must be enclosed in a transparent protective cover to avoid damage. Due to the deflection of light rays on the transparent medium, 3D imaging an object using... -
The US Has a New Most Powerful Laser
The ZEUS laser facility at the University of Michigan has roughly doubled the peak power of any other laser in the U.S. with its first official experiment at 2 petawatts (2 quadrillion watts). At more than 100 times the global... -
Luxinar and Iradion Showcase Electrode Laser Cutting Advantages at The Battery Show Europe
Luxinar, a laser technology leader since 1998, is co-exhibiting with new partner Iradion Laser at The Battery Show Europe. The companies are spotlighting their CO 2 , short pulse and ultrashort pulse lasers for the first time on... -
What is Happening in My Laser Process? Making the Invisible Visible with Synchrotron Radiation
Led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and the RWTH Aachen University – Chair for Laser Technology, the interdisciplinary team "Laser Meets Synchrotron" at the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY)... -
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...
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Expand Your Imaging Horizons with Long Distance CoaXPress over Fiber Solutions
For challenging machine vision applications, the CoaXPress ("CXP") interface is a clear winner. This is thanks to its data transmission rates of up to 12.5 Gbps per link which, when four links are aggregated, deliver a staggering 50 Gbps.... -
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...
