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Photonics Spectra: April 2017

Photonics Spectra
 April 2017


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Defense Drones Take Sensing to New Heights They’re lurking in the air in the trouble spots around the world, from the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of Iraq and Syria, to the disputed waters of the South China Sea. Unmanned...
50 Years of Photonics in Defense The Airborne Laser and Advances in Airborne Optics (2006-Present) In the early 2000s, Boeing and other contractors developed the Airborne Laser (ABL), consisting of lasers aboard a plane that would...
High-Speed IR Detectors Aid Ballistic Testing For many years, high-speed visible cameras offered the ability to stop motion on fast-moving objects and provided unique insight through slow-motion playback for high-speed applications such as...
DCS 2017 Brings Defense, Environment Into Focus Changes in the nature of warfare in today’s high-tech world demand the most advanced tools for soldiers and others in the defense and security sectors. Environmental and health care segments...
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From Crop Science to Space Exploration, Optical Sensing on the Rise From smartphones, smart homes and autonomous vehicles to crop science, food inspection and space observations, optical sensors are finding increasing use in the commercial sector. Image sensing...
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As Good as the Real Thing for Military Training “Fight like you train and train like you fight” is a military maxim. To better do that, the military is turning to virtual, augmented and mixed reality. In virtual reality (VR), digital...
EDITORIAL
From Ruby Laser to Force Multiplier As is the case with so many technological innovations of the 20th century, it was the defense sector that helped bring the laser to life. As recounted in Optics and Photonics: Essential Technologies for Our Nation, “much of the research that underpinned the laser and its predecessor, the maser, relied on federal funding.” And that funding, motivated by the heightened geopolitical...
TECH PULSE
New Bilayer Material Could Improve LED Technology A new bilayer material measuring less than one nanometer in thickness per layer could lead to more efficient and versatile light emission. Researchers working at the Ultrafast Laser Lab at the University of Kansas (KU) successfully created the material by combining atomically thin layers of molybdenum disulfide and rhenium disulfide. Hui Zhao, associate professor of physics and astronomy at KU...
Adhesive Material Controlled Remotely Using Light An intelligent, adhesive composite material similar to the adhesive mechanisms that allow geckos and other animals to walk upside down or cling to a wall, has been developed and it can be controlled...
New Design Tools Produce Higher-Quality, Lower, Lower-Cost Large-Area LEDs A novel LED light source based on large, flexible and transparent substrates has been developed with help from an easy-to-customize LED foil. The light source, developed at the VTT Technical Research...
Holographic Atomic Memory Produces Photons On Demand A device that is able to generate single photons on demand in groups of several dozen or more could help scientists overcome one of the fundamental obstacles facing the construction of quantum...
Spectroscopy Technique Could Detect Chemicals in Minuscule Amounts A microscope that can chemically identify μm-sized particles could one day be used in airports and other high-security venues to rapidly screen people for microscopic amounts of potentially...
Material Offers Broadband, Selective Light Absorption for Use in Energy, Defense A novel class of particle absorbers, called transferable hyperbolic metamaterial particles (THMMP) has shown selective, omnidirectional, tunable, broadband absorption when closely packed. The novel...
Novel BIC Laser Holds Promise for Optical Communications Researchers at the University of California have developed the first laser based on an unconventional wave physics phenomenon known as bound states in the continuum — BIC. The new BIC lasers...
Infrared Links Could Replace Wires in Data Centers A Team of engineers are proposing to eliminate most of the wires in data centers and instead use infrared free-space optics for communications. The Free-space optical Inter-Rack nEtwork with high...
Moth’s Eye Inspires Design and Applications of NASA Camera A moth's eye is the inspiration behind the technology that allows a new NASA-developed camera to create images of astronomical objects with far greater sensitivity than was previously possible. When...
Vacuum Impurities Could Impact OLED Lifetime While issues affecting the efficiency of OLEDs are well understood, the reasons why some OLEDs degrade and lose brightness over time have not been as easy to identify. Devices fabricated with...
CU Boulder Team Tracks Methane Leaks with Lasers With a $1.3 million grant from the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy, researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of California Davis, the National...
Physicists Optically Manipulate Abrikosov Vortices Scientists from the University of Bordeax and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have performed a unique experiment involving the optical manipulation of individual Abrikosov...
Infrared Hologram Device Achieves New Optical Properties Australian National University physicists have invented a tiny device that creates the highest quality holographic images ever achieved, opening the door to imaging technologies often seen in science...
LIGHT SPEED
Gooch & Housego Acquires StingRay Optics Photonic component and systems manufacturer Gooch & Housego PLC has acquired lens developer StingRay Optics LLC. Gooch & Housego says potential synergies include leveraging the company’s greater reach through global sales teams and expertise in manufacturing infrared precision optics and specialist coatings. "The acquisition of StingRay meets our strategic aims of moving up the value chain...
Magnolia Solar Receives Solar Cell Patent Solar cell technology developer Magnolia Solar Inc. has been awarded a U.S. patent for the development and construction of multi-junction solar cell employing extended heterojunction and step-graded...
Osram Acquires Maneri-Agraz Light manufacturer Osram GmbH has acquired the business operations of Houston, Texas-based Maneri-Agraz Enterprises Ltd., a national provider of energy-efficient lighting solutions. Maneri-Agraz will...
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Wichita State University Enter Research Partnership Metrology solutions developer Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has formed a technology partnership with Wichita State University (WSU) for research and development. The company will lease 3,000 ft2...
Lawrence Livermore Petawatt Laser System Reaches Continuous Operation The High-Repetition-Rate Advanced Petawatt Laser System (HAPLS) at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has demonstrated continuous operation of an all diode-pumped, high-energy...
AFL Receives Interface, Hardware Patents The test and inspection team of fiber optics manufacturer AFL has received a patent for the Health Meter Interface on its WDM900 Lightwave Test Set product line, as well as two other hardware...
Three Awarded NAS Scientific Discovery Award The National Academy of Sciences has awarded Professor Gabriela González, a professor of physics and astronomy at Louisiana State University (LSU), with its 2017 Award for Scientific...
Holographix Receives BAE Systems’ Product Innovation Award Optics developer Holographix LLC has been chosen by defense company BAE Systems PLC as the 2016 Product Innovation Award winner at its Electronics Systems Supplier Conference. The award recognizes...
SPI Lasers Sells Lamp-Pumped Business to TJS Fiber laser manufacturer SPI Lasers UK Ltd. has sold its lamp-pumped Nd:YAG service and support business to laser system manufacturer TJS Inc. The sale is part of SPI’s plan to remain focused...
Photonics Solutions Signs Distribution Agreement with Bristol Instruments Optical interferometer-based instrumentation developer Bristol Instruments Inc. has announced a distribution agreement with UK supplier Photonics Solutions. “We are very pleased to have...
Sale of Source Photonics to Equity Consortium Completed Optical component and module provider Source Photonics Inc. has announced that Francisco Partners has completed the sale of the company to a private equity consortium led by Redview Capital and...
Sener to Provide Mirrors for European Extremely Large Telescope Private engineering and technology group Sener has signed a contract with the European Southern Observatory (ESO) for the design and production of cells for the M2 and M3 secondary and tertiary...
Sensofar to Supply GF Machining with Metrology Systems Sensofar Metrology will supply GF Machining Solutions with its custom S neox line of surface metrology systems for the development of advanced nano-texturing methods. The methods utilize ultrashort...
LIGHTER SIDE
Futuristic Foldable, Printable OLEDs Laptops and tablets are hard and breakable; many can’t handle harsh conditions. And bending or stretching them is out of the question. But what if you could fold up that tablet and stick it in your pocket? Or imagine an ultrathin smart tablet that can easily be stretched from small to extra large. This is a potential application of stretchable smart fabric that has been developed in a lab...
PRODUCTS
Surface-Mount Device Photodiode The NXIR-RF100C, a red and NIR enhanced, reduced-footprint, surface-mount device photodiode from Opto Diode Corp. has a spectral response from 320 to 1100 nm. The rugged package is designed specifically for environments requiring an extended temperature range from −40 to 125 °C and has an anti-reflective coated window that provides >98 percent transmission. The device expands...
Opto Diode Corporation
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Pulsed Laser Wavelength Meters The 871 Series Pulsed Laser Wavelength Meter from Bristol Instruments Inc. features an unsurpassed measurement rate of 1 kHz and a wavelength accuracy of 0.75 parts per million. The meter uses...
Bristol Instruments Inc.
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LED Test and Bin Measurement The TPI21-TH LED production test and bin measurement system from Gigahertz-Optik Inc. is designed for accurate testing of LEDs in both pulsed and constant-current modes under temperature control. ...
Gigahertz-Optik Inc.
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Spectral Sensing System-On-Chip Espros Photonics Corp. and Viavi Solutions Inc. have announced a miniaturized spectral sensing system-on-chip. The spectral sensor combines Viavi Solution’s 64-channel, micro-patterned...
Espros Photonics AG
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Multimode Diode Laser nLight Corp. has announced a bright, multi-mode diode laser, extending the Element portfolio of diode lasers. The diode laser emits 200 W from a 105-μm fiber at 0.15 NA. The device features...
nLIGHT Inc.
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SIMS Analyzers Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) analyzers for surface characterization from Hiden Analytical are workstations that incorporate instruments for fundamental research through automated quality...
Hiden Analytical Ltd.
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InGaAs Photodetector The ET-3600 InGaAs photodetector from Electro-Optics Technology Inc. is designed for ultrafast pulse resolution and frequency response measurement. With a 22-GHz minimum bandwidth, the ET-3600...
Electro-Optics Technology
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CO2 Optics A line of field-replacement CO2 optics that feature lenses in a wide range of focal lengths for low power lasers where depth-of- field is critical is available from Laser Research Optics. The...
Laser Research Optics
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High-Speed Imaging Photometer The Fast Imaging Photometer from Gooch & Housego PLC is an ultra-high-speed imaging photometer that is ideal for aerospace, defense, automotive and lighting applications. The device is...
Optronic Laboratories LLC
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Multi-Die Emitter The LUXEON MX multi-die emitter from Lumileds delivers high efficiency and flux for outdoor fixtures and high bay lighting applications. Lighting fixtures benefit from the emitter’s...
Lumileds
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Balanced Photodiodes The DSC705 high-power, balanced photodiodes from Discovery Semiconductors Inc. provide 5-GHz bandwidth. The DSC705 is a balanced InGaAs photodiode in a push-pull configuration with each...
Discovery Semiconductors Inc.
Broadband Spectral Equalizer The Lambda Equalizer from Santec Corp. is an ultra-broadband spectral equalizer at a wavelength of 900 to 1750 nm based on liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS). The device achieves a wavelength...
Santec Corp.
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Linear Perforation Software Feature The LinPerf linear perforation feature of the LASERDYNE S94P software from Prima Power Laserdyne LLC provides an easy way to create programs that produce linear patterns of laser processed features...
Prima Power Laserdyne LLC
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Laser Diodes for Raman Spectroscopy Electro Optical Components Inc. has announced laser diode modules from Beijing RealLight Technology Co. Ltd. designed for Raman spectroscopy. The 785-, 830- and 1064-nm lasers are narrow...
Electro Optical Components Inc.
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UV-LED Illuminators The LumiBright 3300B UV-LED Illuminators from Innovations in Optics Inc. are high-power, highly uniform UV-LED solutions for UV digital light processing (DLP) applications such as 3D printing,...
Innovations in Optics Inc.
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Vacuum-Pump Rebuilding Services Vacuum-pump rebuilding services and remanufactured pumps have been announced by Grauling Research Inc. for thin-film coating, semiconductor and industrial equipment manufacturers. Warrantied...
Grauling Research Inc.
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Compact Linear Lights The LM45 and LM75 series of compact linear lights from Smart Vision Lights features MultiDrive and OverDrive Strobe technologies for high-pulse operation. The built-in MultiDrive feature allows...
Smart Vision Lights
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Thermal Imaging Camera The T1030sc thermal imaging camera from Flir Systems GmbH is designed for bat conservation and research efforts. The camera records full 1024 × 768-resolution images at 30 fps. The...
Teledyne FLIR
Laser Diode Modules BEA Lasers Inc. has announced two low-profile additions to its rugged MIL series of laser diode modules. The MIL RA features a right angle, and the MIL Compact features straight housing. Both...
BEA Lasers
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Conoscope Lens A conoscope lens for the ProMetric series of imaging photometers and colorimeters has been announced by Radiant Vision Systems LLC to measure the color, luminance and contrast of multiple angular...
Radiant Vision Systems, Test & Measurement
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Digital Multispectral Sensor-On-Chip AMS AG has announced the AS7262 visible range sensor and the AS7263 NIR sensor, each providing six calibrated spectral channels. The multispectral sensors employ a new fabrication technique...
ams OSRAM
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Light Cure Masking Agent The DYMAX Speedmask 9-20479-B-Rev-A UV/light cure temporary masking agent from Intertronics is specifically designed to meet the needs of the electronics industry. Its fast cure and simple...
Intertronics
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Picosecond Laser The Genki – 10 XP picosecond laser from Onefive GmbH features 100-W output power in a compact package for workstation integration. The system is based on the Genki seed laser and provides...
Onefive GmbH
Polygon Scanner Mirrors Precision Polygon Scanner Mirrors from II-VI Inc. address facet geometry, flatness and roughness requirements for next-generation fast scanning systems. Designs include prismatic, pyramidal and...
II-VI Inc. (see Coherent Corp), II-VI Infrared
Large-Aperture Polygon Scanners Standard model polygon scanners from Precision Laser Scanning LLC feature apertures of >20 mm with short lead times and low prices. The Wood Pecker family of polygon scanners is targeted...
Precision Laser Scanning LLC
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IR Viewer The HI POWER IR VIEWER from Precision Laser Scanning LLC is a versatile visualization tool for assembling, aligning, testing and monitoring high power near IR laser systems. The glass has...
Precision Laser Scanning LLC
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600-mm Aspheric Lenses Optical Surfaces Ltd. has announced the fabrication of high-performance aspheric lenses up to 600 mm in diameter with a range of high-quality optical glasses with low f-numbers to optimize light...
Optical Surfaces Ltd.
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Compact Hexapods The H-850KML, 500-kg high-load hexapod and the H-825KLL, 35-kg load compact hexapod from Physik Instrumente LP are six-axis parallel positioning systems. Available in a variety of sizes with...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics
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Fiber-Based Green Laser The Monaco 517 fiber-based laser from Coherent Inc. delivers visible green output, producing 20 W at 517 nm and combines a short pulsewidth of <400 fs with a high pulse energy of 20 µJ to...
Coherent Inc.
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