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A smart dual-comb spectroscopy (DCS) technique, from the scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), detects gases and other substances with more speed and sensitivity...

Although bulk silicon does not naturally emit light, silicon that is porous and nanostructured can produce detectable light after being exposed to visible radiation. This phenomenon, although not...

Terahertz (THz) waves can be used to probe the magnetic properties of new materials. Efficient THz wave generation could advance applications in energy harvesting, ultrafast electronics, and THz...

Scientists from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), Tsinghua University, and Germany’s national metrology institute Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), are building the foundation for a...

Hamamatsu’s 2-W xenon flash lamp modules combine a power supply and trigger socket to extract maximum performance from the lamp. Due to its compact size, it can be easily integrated into...

The Park NX-IR R300 nanoscale IR spectroscopy system from Park Systems Corp. joins with atomic force microscopy for up to 300-mm semiconductor wafers. It provides chemical property information...

OZ Optics offers a hand-held optical spectrometer for ultraviolet to near-infrared measurements. The design features a special transmission grating and custom coatings for exceptional sensitivity and...

The TLS-Red (shown) and TLS-Blue from Spectrolight Inc. are tunable laser systems that combine a supercontinuum laser and a tunable bandpass filter for fields that require precise scanning and fields...

Since its first successful operation in 1960 at Hughes Research Labs, the laser technology has been at the center of innovation and research. Semiconductor lasers first made their appearance in 1962...

To Isaac Newton the problem was clear, and in 1704 he realized the effects of atmospheric turbulence on image formation. Just as heat waves shimmering above a hot patch of ground can distort our...

The scope of optical spectroscopic instrumentation is indeed very broad. Many analytical methods rely on the interaction of radiation with matter and are often described in the context of quantum and...

All optical spectrometry techniques rely on the measurement of radiant power. The configuration of the instrument varies based on the measurement technique: absorption, emission, luminescence, or...

Full Mueller matrix measurements allow for elimination of ambiguity and a fuller understanding of polarization metrology. The Exicor 150XT system offers complete Mueller matrix measurement from 350...

Explore the complex world of cryostats with our comprehensive guide. Discover the technology underlying these vacuum-insulated sample environments, which may achieve temperatures as low as 77 K or...

Dr. Daniel Heller's team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center develops nanoscale sensors to detect cancer early using nanomaterials with unique optical properties. These technologies identify...

Learn how multi-bandpass filters combined with multiple LEDs can enable versatile and compact fluorescence instrumentation.

This event is supported by the European initiatives presented and is moderated by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. The European Commission is helping companies access the...

Present systems in automotive, process control, and environmental monitoring rely on IR light for successful and optimal operation. A common denominator for nearly all uses of IR and instrumentation,...

Optical fibers made of fused silica have many applications, such as communication, sensing, and laser systems. The performance of optical fibers is highly sensitive to the manufacturing processes and...

Questions, Answers & Comments from the Webinar Current Status of Solar Photovoltaic Technology Platforms, Manufacturing Issues and Research Thursday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. EDT ...

Raman spectroscopy is a technique used in analytical chemistry and physics to study vibrational, rotational, and other low-frequency modes in a system. Named after the Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman...

Raman scattering, also known as the Raman effect or Raman spectroscopy, is a phenomenon in which light undergoes inelastic scattering when interacting with matter, such as molecules, crystals, or...

An argon-fluoride (ArF) excimer laser is a type of ultraviolet laser that operates using a mixture of argon and fluorine gases. Excimer lasers are a class of gas lasers that emit light in the UV...

Vibrational spectroscopy is a type of spectroscopy that involves the study of the vibrational states of molecules. It is used to obtain information about the molecular structure, bonding, and...

On this month's episode of Light Matters, we take you on a brief tour of the Higgins Laboratories at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Quinsigamond Community College and WPI received a $4M grant...

Cutting-edge Innovation √ Unparalleled Quality √ Designed-in Reliability √ Custom Designs √ Andor is the trusted choice for OEM integrations, supplying cameras, spectrographs,...

Iridian's highly advanced technology is used in telecom, spectroscopic instrumentation and lasers, and biophotonics, micro-optics, and aerospace applications. The #1 choice for OEM manufacturers.

A spectroradiometer is a device used to measure the intensity of light at different wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum. It provides a detailed spectral distribution of light, breaking...

A fourier transform spectrometer is an instrument using a Michelson interferometer, a beamsplitter, two plane mirrors and a detector to give Fourier analysis of the detector signal to provide the...

Andor Technology Ltd is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific cameras, microscopy systems and spectrographs for academic, government, and industrial applications. Founded...

Established in 1985, OZ Optics is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic components, test equipment and sensors. OZ Optics manufactures its products in three locations, Ottawa (Canada),...

Teledyne Judson Technologies (TJT) is a global leader for IR sensors from the Visible to VLWIR spectrum. Two-dimensional FPAs (InGaAs, InSb, and MCT) and Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs)...

Excelitas Technologies® Corp. is a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination, optical, optronic,...