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    Sally Cole Johnson
    Aug. 21, 2024
    In case you missed it this summer, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is investing $20M to create a quantum nanofabrication facility at the University of Colorado (CU)...
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    Antonio Castelo
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Advances in microscope technology can improve the efficiency, accuracy, and speed of the biological specimen imaging process.
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    Justine Murphy
    Aug. 16, 2024
    Getting deep into the body for the clearest view possible during medical procedures can be key to successful outcomes. This may soon be aided by a new versatile system capable...
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    Justine Murphy
    Aug. 9, 2024
    Conventional detection methods used to identify pathogens in food, such as DNA sequencing and cell cultures, are effective, but contamination can happen. A 3D-printed microfluidic...
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    Sally Cole Johnson
    Aug. 7, 2024
    A titanium-sapphire laser on a chip is a huge technology disruption for photonics in terms of scale, efficiency, and cost. Bonus: No moving parts means it can be mass-produced...

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    Peter Fretty
    Aug. 5, 2024
    This year’s honorees represent a who’s who within the growing photonics and optics market.
    Olivia Wheeler
    Aug. 1, 2024
    Understanding laser damage mechanism differences between femtosecond and nanosecond lasers promotes efficiency and longevity of laser systems.
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    Jose Pozo
    July 31, 2024
    Apu Saha, founder of Motion Imager, says starting a successful company requires confidence that comes from experience and knowledge.
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    Euan Smith
    July 26, 2024
    Using a chromaticity plot to describe color capability is a relic of cathode-ray tube (CRT) displays and no longer valid. The Gamut Ring plot is the new standard and should always...
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    Peter Fretty
    July 25, 2024
    Potential supply issues have optics manufacturers and the U.S. government looking at alternative materials to head off disaster.
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    Liang Jie Wong
    July 22, 2024
    In a breakthrough study, researchers used gold to improve the sharpness of x-ray images and potentially augment processing speeds for x-ray scans.
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    Sally Cole Johnson
    July 8, 2024
    University of Witwatersrand researchers in South Africa find fast fix for distortions—without measurement—using structured light with nonlinear optics.
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    Sally Cole Johnson
    June 12, 2024
    POSTECH researchers set benchmark for generating ultraviolet (UV) meta-holograms and advance new nanocomposite materials tailored for the UV spectrum (325 nm).