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Monthly newsletter from the editors of Photonics Spectra, with features, popular topics, new products, and what's coming in the next issue.
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Superluminescent LEDs Bridge the Gap
Superluminescent light-emitting diodes are broadband semiconductor devices that are closely related to their more commonly known relatives, laser diodes and light-emitting diodes. Superluminescent LEDs offer distinct optical attributes compared to LEDs and laser diodes and are the preferred choice for imaging applications that call for reduced speckle and minimal interference noise.
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Free-Space Optical Communications Comes of Age
It has taken a few decades for engineers to achieve a critical mass of system concepts and technologies for free-space optical communications. Developers around the world have now demonstrated all the most challenging parts of the technology, and we can now state that free-space optical communications is finally taking hold in a number of classical and novel markets.
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Added Intelligence Transforms Medical Sensors Into Diagnostic Devices
As sensors shrink in size, they are able to reach places that were previously inaccessible — such as inside the human body. What is more, incorporating such increasingly tiny sensors within a medical device means there is more space left for added functionality. Medical devices of the future will not only have the capacity to sense but will also perform meaningful analysis and diagnostics.
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A Faster Single-Pixel Camera for Lensless Imaging
Compressed-sensing imaging systems, unlike conventional cameras, don't require lenses, making them potentially useful in harsh environments of in applications that use wavelengths of light outside the visible spectrum.
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A camera that can capture a detailed micron-resolution image from a distance uses a laser and techniques that borrow from holography, microscopy and "Matrix"-style bullet time.
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Next-generation high-speed IR readouts and new detector materials give IR cameras the needed speed and dynamic range for high-speed thermal testing on the range.
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Conoscope Lens for Viewing Angle
Radiant Vision Systems, Test & Measurement
The Radiant Vision Systems conoscope lens enables high-resolution photopic measurement of the angular distribution of color, luminance, and contrast of displays and display components. Fourier optics map a light-emitting spot on a display to the connected camera’s CCD so that each pixel corresponds to a different emission angle.
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VariFi Precision: LVFs from REO
Research Electro-Optics Inc. (REO)
VariFi™ LVFs provide a unique rugged low cost solution for spectral measurement, enabling custom instruments and mini and micro-spectrometers. VariFi™ LVFs also minimize background noise and higher order effects. With dimensions as small as 1mm, these filters open a broad range of new possibilities enabling the technology for enhancements and new applications in spectroscopy, LIDAR, wavelength instruments and biomedical instrumentation.
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3D Scan System with Variable Image Field
SCANLAB GmbH
SCANLAB will introduce, at the LASER World of PHOTONICS Show in Munich, the powerSCAN II – a new 3D scan solution for industrial cutting and welding applications using CO2 lasers. This 50-mm system offers small spot sizes combined with large working fields.
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CITE - A 12-Lecture Course in Technology Commercialization
Photonics Media
This 12-lecture digital course is for anyone involved in technology development and the business development opportunities based on technology. CITE provides a roadmap and methodology for moving advanced technology into successful commercial products and provides a view of current and future hot areas for investor funding.
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Radiant Vision Systems - Automated Visual Inspection in LCD Production
See how Radiant Vision Systems imaging photometers and colorimeters are applied at each stage in the production of LCD display devices. ProMetric® imaging systems offer the highest resolution to detect light, color, and surface defects as early as possible on the line, facilitating lean operations through improved efficiency, optimized cost and materials, and absolute quality of devices from display to final mechanical assembly.
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Introduction to Machine Vision Software
Thu, May 11, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Learn how to best utilize software to integrate and optimize a machine vision solution across a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, packaging, electronics and manufacturing. Presenter Tom Brennan, an AIA Advanced Level Certified Vision Professional, will cover several machine vision software approaches and algorithms including image representation and color spaces, image processing, parallel programming, and artificial intelligence. Brennan will show attendees how these algorithms and methods enable new technologies such as vision guided robotics, high-speed imaging, thermal/IR imaging and 3D imaging. This webinar is sponsored by Euresys s.a.
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Features
The Connected World Issue; Wearables (Sensors); IoT (MEMS Sensors); Smart Lighting (LEDs, Sensors); Precision Agriculture (Imaging, Spectroscopy): Mobile Health Sensing (Sensors); Free Space Laser Communication (Laser, Optics)
Issue Bonus
Munich Insider’s Guide; Microscopy in Focus, with directory: Enhanced Advertiser Listing; Market Report; Supplier New Product Report
Photonics Media is currently seeking technical feature articles on a variety of topics for publication in our magazine Photonics Spectra. Please submit an informal 100-word abstract to Managing Editor Mike Wheeler at [email protected] or use our online submission form www.photonics.com/submitfeature.aspx.
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