July 2, 2008Vol. 8 / Issue 27       Sponsor BRIEFS Andrew Brown to Head Global Devel. at SPIE Cyberlux President Mark Schmidt Named CEO Tim McCann Joins Foss NIRSystems Canon Plans 'Green' HQ on Long Island Photonic Products Awarded LD Contract Wes Hardenburg Now CEO at Rigaku Americas MORE BRIEFS Sponsor NEWS THIS WEEK Carbon-detecting Laser Laser technology developed at Rutgers measures small changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels as a way to monitor the environment. Oerlikon Divests Magnetic IP Switzerland-based Oerlikon Balzers Ltd. said it will sell its magnetic media equipment assets and intellectual property (IP) to Intevac for an undisclosed amount. Crystals Key to Cloaking Concentric rings of silicon photonic crystals have, in computer simulations at the University of Illinois, demonstrated an approximate cloaking effect, bringing scientists a step closer to making optical cloaking -- invisibility -- more practical. Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Light Pulse Speed Record Set German researchers have set a new record in ultrafast metrology, producing the first light pulses lasting only 80 attoseconds (a billionth of a billionth of a second). The achievement will help unlock some of the secrets of ultrafast electron motion inside atoms, molecules and solids, providing insight into electron processes could lead to the development of new light sources, a better understanding of the microscopic origins of serious illnesses, or the creation of superfast electronics. (Photo: Thorsten Naeser Photo editing: Christian Hackenberger) Sponsor NEW PRODUCTS ON PHOTONICS.COM UV Viewing Cabinets Spectroline AutoQuant X Version 2.1 Media Cybernetics Extreme Imaging for 2008 Olympics Photron 11-MP Camera SVS-Vistek Portable Fiber Laser System GnW International Ultrabright White LED Dominant Semiconductors CALENDAR / INDUSTRY EVENTS SPIE Optics+Photonics 2008  Aug. 10–14, 2008     San Diego Convention Center   The latest research, technologies and applications in solar and alternative energies, nanotechnology, organic LEDs, optical design and remote sensing will be discussed at SPIE Optics+Photonics 2008, the largest optical sciences and technology meeting in North America. The conference and exhibition will be held Aug. 10-14 at the San Diego Convention Center. With over 2800 papers, 55 full- and half-day courses, numerous plenary speakers, poster sessions, career networking opportunities, many technical events and more than 250 exhibiting companies, Optics and Photonics 2008 is a must-attend event for anyone working in optics and photonics. More than 4500 optical engineers and researchers are expected to participate. (San Diego Convention Center. Photo: Timothy Hursley) MORE INFO Sponsor BIOPHOTONICS.COM — The Online Resource for a Breakthrough Field The role of photonics in imaging, analyzing and manipulating biomedical processes has become a vital part of biomedical research and technology development. Biophotonics.com is designed specifically to provide subscribers with key developments in the field as they unfold. Its biweekly e-newsletter highlights issues and topics that are vital to individuals and organizations doing business in this industry. Subscribe to Biophotonics.com Newsletter 2008 PHOTONICS DIRECTORY The most-consulted buyers’ guide and reference source for the photonics industry, this four-volume annual directory (Photonics Corporate Guide, Photonics Buyers' Guide, Photonics Handbook and Photonics Dictionary) is available in print, CD-ROM and online. PHOTONIC PRODUCT SUPPLIERS Looking for a supplier nearby? Consult the Photonics Corporate Guide geographical index. Or browse vendors by product or service categories in the Photonics Buyers' Guide. THE PHOTONICS PRIMER The Photonics Handbook features articles on technical design and applications and tutorials for photonics novices, along with the Photonic Spectrum Reference Chart, Chemical Symbols for the Elements, and other handy online references. FROM THE Photonics Dictionary erythema — Localized redness of skin due to congestion of capillaries; a common result of overexposure to laser radiation. MORE NEWS • NEWSLETTER ON THE WEB • PRODUCT SHOWCASE • EMPLOYMENT • FORUM Home | About Us | Advertising Info | News & Features | Photonics Spectra | Photonics Directory | Photonics Dictionary | Subscriptions | Contact Us | Top of Page Laurin Publishing provides comprehensive worldwide coverage of the photonics industry: optics, lasers, imaging, fiber optics, electro-optics, and photonic component manufacturing. © 1996-2007 Laurin Publishing. All rights reserved. Photonics.Com is Registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Privacy Policy  | Terms and Conditions of Use Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. webmaster@laurin.com