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    Quantum

    NSF funds National Quantum Nanofab

    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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    Bio&Life Sciences

    Bioimaging: Is it possible to improve the performance of microscopes?

    Aug. 20, 2024
    Advances in microscope technology can improve the efficiency, accuracy, and speed of the biological specimen imaging process.
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    Bio&Life Sciences

    Rigid endoscope technology covering hyperspectral imaging gets a facelift

    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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    Bio&Life Sciences

    3D-printed chip detects multiple foodborne bacteria

    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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    Lasers & Sources

    Ti:sapphire lasers go chipscale

    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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    2024 Innovators Awards: Meet the honorees

    Aug. 5, 2024
    This year’s honorees represent a who’s who within the growing photonics and optics market.
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    Executive Forum

    Confidence counts: The makings of Motion Imager

    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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    Optics

    Optics industry addresses the germanium issue

    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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    Detectors & Imaging

    A golden opportunity to boost x-ray imaging and scanning

    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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    Optics

    Adaptive optics at speed of light via nonlinear optics?

    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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    Optics

    UV meta-holograms: Nanoparticle concentrations and solvents affect pattern transfer, effectiveness

    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).