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Camera Captures 3-D Images from 1 km Away
A time-of-flight imaging system that uses a longer wavelength of light gathers high-resolution 3-D information from up to a kilometer away from objects typically very difficult to image. "This single-photon counting approach gives a unique trade-off between depth resolution, range, data-acquisition time and laser power levels," said Aongus McCarthy, a research fellow at Heriot-Watt University. |
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Navy to Put Craft-Zapping Laser on a Ship in 2014
The Navy will deploy an onboard solid-state laser capable of shooting at swarming small boats or downing unmanned aircraft, officials announced this week. The move marks the first time such a device will be installed on a Navy ship at sea. |
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NTU Launches Optical and Laser Engineering Center
A new optical and laser engineering research center launched by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will help local small and medium enterprises to develop commercial applications in the competitive global market. |
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Telerobotics Treats Bladder Cancer Better
The new microrobotic platform developed at Vanderbilt and Columbia universities — which includes an endoscope and a fiber laser for tumor ablation — provides surgeons with a much better view for more accurate diagnostics and tumor removal, regardless of location. |
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In this edition of the industry's premier weekly newscast: Robots give doctors "surgical superpowers," photon counting is used for depth imaging, a laser zaps away cocaine addiction, and the bio-optics community backs President Obama's brain mapping initiative. Hosted by Photonics Media's Laura Marshall and Melinda Rose. |
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Clearly Superior Epoxies for Optical Applications
Master Bond
As technology in the optics industry continues to advance and improve, careful consideration of the properties of epoxies must be evaluated. When determining the most effective adhesive to be used in opto-electronics, medical and other optic related industry applications, trade-offs of key characteristics should be assessed. Here is a guide to the different properties to consider, their benefits and potential disadvantages and advice on how to prioritize these factors for the success of the application.
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Photonics Researchers Among Young Investigator Recipients
Five photonics researchers working in areas from nonlinear materials to undersea wireless optical communications to solar power are among the 16 recipients of Young Investigator awards, given by the Office of Naval Research and announced by the Department of the Navy this week. |
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Optics Community Hails Obama’s Brain Mapping Initiative
Neuroscientists and bioengineers voiced support this week for the BRAIN Initiative, a brain mapping research effort unveiled by President Barack Obama that aims to revolutionize our understanding of the human mind and to uncover ways to treat, prevent and cure disorders and traumatic brain injury. |
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