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Ghent University Offers Silicon Photonics Summer School
GHENT, Belgium, April 16, 2014 — Silicon photonics is an increasingly important area of research and technology, making ongoing education crucial for those in the industry. A Silicon Photonics Summer School will bring together next-generation scientists and industry leaders to learn more about key functionalities and potential applications. It is designed for gradate- and doctoral-level students, as well as postdocs and research staff, who are active in the field of silicon photonics. The program will be hosted by
High-Speed Optics Enable Inline Strip Product Inspections
FREIBURG, Germany, April 16, 2014 — A new optical inspection system examines strip products like wire, pipe and rail much faster than any human ever could.
Metasurface Lens Could Transform Antennas
NANJING, China, April 16, 2014 — Traditional antennas could be in for a makeover following a discovery in broadband optics.
Frequency Combs Speed Up Data Transmission
KARLSRUHE, Germany and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 15, 2014 — Miniaturized optical frequency combs may hold the key to faster computing centers and accelerated communications networks.
Inexpensive Coating Cuts Glare, Boosts Efficiency in Solar Panels
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 15, 2014 — A coating similar to that used on eyeglasses could reduce glare and boost efficiency for photovoltaics.
Solar Cells Get Boost from Quantum Dots
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. and MILAN, April 15, 2014 — Quantum dots may have a bright future in solar energy. Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory, in collaboration with the University of Milan-Bicocca, have found that the superior light-emitting properties of quantum dots can efficiently...
Second Light Source Primes Semiconductors to See IR
LEEDS, England, and ATLANTA, April 14, 2014 — Traditional semiconductors may just need a little help to see the (IR) light.
New Switch Could Scale Up Quantum Computing
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 11, 2014 — A new technique to connect particles could assist in development of quantum computing systems.
Red Light Increases Viability of Implanted Stem Cells
CHONGQING, China, April 11, 2014 — Doses of red and near-IR light have been shown to increase the viability of implanted stem cells used to treat brain damage.
Semiconductor Manipulates IR Light
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 11, 2014 — Enhanced imaging, energy efficiency and telecommunications are among applications that could benefit from the creation of a unique compound semiconductor.
Solar Power, Biofuel Production Could Complement Each Other
STANFORD, Calif., April 11, 2014 — Photovoltaic installations may be able to give a boost to biofuels production and vice versa, particularly in sunny and dry regions of the US.
Whispering-Gallery Device Could Improve Info Processing
ST. LOUIS, April 11, 2014 — A new whispering-gallery microcavity could lead to new and more powerful computers that run faster and at cooler temperatures.
Light-Activated Neurons May Restore Function to Paralyzed Muscles
LONDON, April 10, 2014 — There is optimism that a new technique could help paralyzed muscles move again.
Nanostructures Show Promise for Efficient LEDs
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 8, 2014 — Nanostructures and an indium nitride (InN) semiconductor could hold promise for improving the efficiency of LEDs, particularly in the green gap, where productivity typically takes a dive. Researchers from the University of Michigan conducted tests...
Optogenetics Allows Light to Switch Off Anxiety
BOCHUM, Germany, April 8, 2014 — An optogenetic technique is taking mood lighting to a whole new level. Serotonin imbalance in the brain has been linked to anxiety and depression, and researchers at Ruhr University have demonstrated that light can be used to restore the balance.
Studying Altitude Sickness with NIR Spectroscopy
FRANKFURT, Germany, April 8, 2014 — Headaches are a common symptom of altitude sickness. But they may not have to be. Researchers from University Hospital Frankfurt have turned to NIR spectroscopy to study ailments associated with altitude sickness, namely its tendency to reduce...
'Wheel Service' Relies on Imaging Technology
Apr 7, 2014 — Image-based bar-code reader helps NASCAR race teams feel more secure on their wheels. NASCAR teams go through a lot of wheels. A single team typically owns about 260 wheels, consisting of both single- and double-stem versions of the 15-in. steel...
Gold Material Cuts Glare, Repels Water
IRVINE, Calif., April 7, 2014 — An accidental discovery has scientists looking at light glare through new eyes.
Plasmons Show Useful Quantum Properties
PASADENA, Calif., April 4, 2014 — Surface plasmons could be a key piece of the ever-evolving quantum computing puzzle.
Scaling Down Quantum Cryptography for Mobile Phones
BRISTOL, England, April 4, 2014 — A tiny microchip has huge potential for the future of secure quantum communications.
Tiny Crystals Could Oust Traditional Solar Absorbers
NANTES, France, April 4, 2014 — Traditional absorbers in thin film-based solar cells may have some competition in a new technique that incorporates nontoxic and relatively common elements. The new approach, developed by a team from the University of Nantes, uses sulfide materials...
DFG to Fund 16 Priority Research Projects
BONN, Germany, April 4, 2014 — Photonics will be one of a variety of research topics will be in the spotlight over the next several years thanks to funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, the German Research Foundation). DFG will establish 16 priority programs in...
Europium Complexes Emit Red Light with Record Efficiency
WARSAW, Poland, and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, April 4, 2014 — New material developed in Poland has enabled Scottish researchers to produce a highly efficient, nearly monochromatic red OLED.
Nanocrystals Bridge Visible, Invisible Spectra
UTRECHT, Netherlands, April 4, 2014 — Nanocrystals containing cerium and terbium have been shown to efficiently convert UV and IR to visible light, presenting a possible solution to the bandgap problems in solar panels, among other applications.
The devil wears … 3-D printed plastic?
Apr 4, 2014 — Bill Cunningham, longtime fashion photographer for The New York Times, defines fashion as “the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.” And that mighty armor can now be made out of 3-D printed plastic, as seen on a few catwalks in...

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