The Changing Sky That Plants See
Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new numerical model to explain the behavior of sunlight under various weather conditions. Unlike previous methods that focused on how plants... Read More
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Luxinar Revolutionises Sample Processing With Its Smart Laboratory
Luxinar, a global leader in laser technology, has expanded its services to customers worldwide by setting up a smart applications laboratory for its ultrashort pulse (USP) laser sources at its UK headquarters. Luxinar has... -
FISBA Appoints Dr. Martin Forrer as Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
FISBA, a global leader in optical components and systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Martin Forrer as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Development. In this key leadership role, Martin Forrer will... -
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... -
Leica Microsystems Acquires ATTO-TEC to Advance Microscope Imaging Workflows
Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation and advanced imaging solutions, announced today that it has acquired ATTO-TEC, a leading specialty supplier of fluorescent dyes and reagents. The addition... -
PG&O Announces Its 40th Anniversary in the Precision Optics Industry
Precision Glass & Optics (PG&O), a global leader in high-quality, high-precision optical components and thin-film coatings, is pleased to announce its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of innovation, craftsmanship,... -
North American Robotics Market Holds Steady in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variability
The North American robotics market demonstrated minor overall growth in 2024, reflecting resilience and adaptability as automation strengthened its role across industries. According to new data from the Association for... -
Hamamatsu Launches Photonics Innovation Awards to Develop New Solutions
Hamamatsu Photonics, a leading global photonics technology and products provider, is excited to announce the inaugural Photonics Innovation Awards. This initiative aims to foster innovation through concepts that leverage... View All
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The Changing Sky That Plants See
Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new numerical model to explain the behavior of sunlight under various weather conditions. Unlike previous methods that focused on how plants perceive sunlight as a pure source of energy, this... -
Real-Space Imaging of Surface Carrier Transport in 2D Perovskites
Efficient carrier transport is essential for high-performance light-conversion devices, yet two-dimensional (2D) perovskites face significant challenges due to their quantum well (QW) structures. The inorganic perovskite layers, confined by organic... -
Cold Plasma-Treated Seeds Show Potential to Protect Plants and Reduce Pesticide Use
The same substance that paints the sky with the Northern Lights also appears to enhance plant growth and insect defense, according to a new study. Food science and entomology researchers from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station teamed up... -
First-of-its-Kind Nanosensor for Real-Time Iron Detection in Plants
Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore,... -
Using MRI to Directly Observe Metal-ion Dissolution in Lithium Battery Cathodes
Many of the devices that make modern life convenient and efficient rely on rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, one of the more common types used, are low cost and work at a high operating voltage, which makes them ideal for many... -
Quantum Imaging Breakthrough Achieved With Ultra-thin Nonlinear Metasurfaces
Scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) nodes at the Australian National University (ANU) and University of Melbourne (UoM) have pioneered a new quantum imaging protocol using spatially entangled... -
The metal that does not expand
Most metals expand when their temperature rises. The Eiffel Tower, for example, is around 10 to 15 centimetres taller in summer than in winter due to its thermal expansion. However, this effect is extremely undesirable for many technical... View All
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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 developed could be a... -
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 global monitoring of... -
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 such as reduced... -
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 individuals to monitor... -
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 experiments.... -
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 scheduled to launch... -
Zygo and Sister Companies Showcase Cutting-Edge Metrology And Optical Solutions at Photonics West 2025
Zygo, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., will showcase its latest innovations at SPIE Photonics West 2025, taking place January 28-30 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Together with Navitar, Pixelink, and Special Optics, Zygo will present a... View All
