Researchers from the Research Center Jülich (FZJ), the University of Stuttgart, the Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics (IHP) and their French partner CEA-Leti have achieved a breakthrough by developing the first electrically pumped continuous-wave semiconductor laser composed entirely of group IV elements, commonly known as the “silicon family”. Schematic diagram of the new laser….
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have accelerated electrons to high energies in less than a foot using a supersonic gas sheet and two lasers. The breakthrough represents a major advance in laser-plasma acceleration, a promising technology for creating compact, high-energy particle accelerators with potential applications in materials science, particle physics, and medicine. The research will be…
Optical Surfaces Ltd has developed a new method to test the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) of large aperture military optical systems using a series of pre-aligned beam assemblies. The 250mm aperture (1.5m focal length) beam collimation system is fully assembled on an optical table. Image courtesy of Optical Surfaces Ltd. MTF is a technique relied…
UCF researcher Debasis Chanda, a professor in the UCF Nanoscience and Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long-wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths, or “colors.” The research was recently published in Nano Letters,a prestigious scientific journal published by the American Chemical Society The findings are the result of a $1.5 million project…
Reviewed by Lexi Kohner December 13, 2024 Devasis Chanda, a professor at the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Nanoscience and Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long-wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths, or “colors.” The breakthrough is the result of a $1.5 million project funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
Reviewed by Lexi Kohner December 13, 2024 Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed a chip-scale, ultra-low linewidth laser that matches or exceeds the performance of larger, more expensive desktop systems. Using rubidium atoms as a reference, the laser provides excellent stability and low noise, making it ideal for applications such as…
TUCSON, AZ, December 12, 2024 – 4D Technology, a subsidiary of Onto Innovation, today announced the production release of its new high-resolution 1 Megapixel (1 MP) Fizeau AccuFiz® Short Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) Interferometer. The release coincides with multiple orders received from leading U.S. defense and space companies for the new AccuFiz SWIR Short Wavelength Infrared…
A recent article in Scientific Reports , explored the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and their integration into three-dimensional (3D) printed optical fiber probes (OFPs). By combining 3D printing and nanotechnology, researchers enhanced the optical properties of the fiber probes, highlighting their potential applications in sensing and biomedical applications. Image credit: asharkyu/Shutterstock.com Advances in Fiber Optic Technology…
A paper published in the journal Accounts of materials research explored the use of tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) nanocrystals (NCs) as components of infrared (IR) metasurfaces. The goal was to address the challenges of optical metamaterials, focusing on the manipulation of electromagnetic waves at IR frequencies. The study analyzed the optical properties of ITO NCs and their…
EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH, a leading global manufacturer of custom and standard LEDs and photodetectors, introduces its innovative single-chip broadband LED light source, the OCL-480 GIR. EPIGAP is the only provider of a breakthrough broadband switching surface mount device (SMD) covering an ultra-wide spectrum. Image courtesy: EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH The new OCL-480 GIR emits…
