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Interferometric Systems Detect Gravitational Waves
The observation of gravitational waves — described as ripples in the fabric of spacetime — arriving at the earth confirms a major prediction of Albert Einstein’s 1915 general theory of relativity. The gravitational waves were detected on September 14, 2015 by both of the twin Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors, located in Livingston, La., and Hanford, Wash.
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Photon-Based Heat Transport May Advance Quantum Computing
A thermal-transport method that uses photons as carriers has been demonstrated over 1-m distances. The fundamental advance in heat conduction could drive the development of quantum computers. The successful operation of a quantum computer requires efficient cooling mechanisms. At the same time, a quantum computer is prone to errors caused by external noise. The photon-carrier method, developed in the lab of Mikko Möttönen at the University of Aalto, could be used to cool quantum processors without disturbing operation of the computer.
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Heliatek OPV Cell Sets New World Record
The R&D teams from organic flexible solar film manufacturer Heliatek GmbH said they have reached conversion efficiency of 13.2 percent for an organic photovoltaic (OPV) multi-injection cell, setting a new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity using OPV cells.
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Robust Technique Demonstrated for Ghost-Imaging in the Time Domain
A technique for producing ghost-imaging in the time domain offers promise for the dynamic imaging of ultrafast waveforms with applications in communications, remote sensing and ultrafast spectroscopy. Researchers from the Tampere University of Technology and the University of Eastern Finland have demonstrated how ultrafast pulses that carry information over durations <1 billionth of a second can be detected without actually “seeing" those pulses directly.
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Femtosecond Laser Welds Neurons In Vitro
An experimental method involving ultrashort laser pulses has been used to connect neurons in vitro. The technique holds promise for the repair of severed nerves. Researchers from the University of Alberta used a femtosecond laser to bond a neuronal axon and a neuronal soma. Neurons are nervous system cells responsible for transferring information between the brain and the rest of the body.
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Anova Acquires AOptix Division Read Article
SUNY Poly, GlobalFoundries Partner for Patterning Center Read Article
Asahi Sales Decrease, Profits Increase Read Article
Controp Secures NATO Contract for IR Observation Systems Read Article
Nightsea Accepting Submissions for Fluorescence Microscopy Award Read Article
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Infrared Source
HelioWorks, Inc.
HelioWorks, Inc. offers a unique steady state black body infrared emitter in an industry standard TO-5 package with an internal gold plated parabolic. More Info
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Uniform Light Source Systems
Labsphere, Inc.
Labsphere’s new HELIOS brand of modular uniform light sources for absolute calibration of imagers and sensors offers the versatility of a custom design with the proven performance of a standard. More Info
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Spectroscopy-Certified Laser Diodes
Photodigm Inc.
Photodigm developed the Mercury™ package shown here with the TS-1000A test mount. This robust package provides up to 300mW of single frequency laser power in a free space beam. More Info
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Thin-Film Coatings
OptoSigma Corp.
For more than twenty years, OptoSigma has been at the forefront of the optical components industry, manufacturing thin-film coatings to precision standards. More Info
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LIA Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop
March 2-3 – Embassy Suites, Orlando, Fla.
LIA's 8th annual Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop (LAM) will bring industry specialists, executives, users and researchers from around the world to show how cladding and rapid manufacturing can be applied effectively and affordably to today's manufacturing challenges. This workshop will have a significant impact on the widespread industrial implementations of laser additive manufacturing (cladding, sintering and rapid manufacturing).
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CALL FOR ARTICLES!
Photonics Media is currently seeking technical feature articles on a variety of topics for publication in our magazines (Photonics Spectra, Industrial Photonics, BioPhotonics and EuroPhotonics). Please submit an informal 100-word abstract to Managing Editor Michael Wheeler at [email protected]
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