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Photonics Spectra: February 2019

Photonics Spectra
 February 2019


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Testing Optical Fiber: Undersea and Downhole Applications Many land and undersea oil operations rely heavily on temperature sensing for improved safety and functionality in harsh environments. Silica-based optical fibers have been increasingly used for...
Measuring Optics with Spectrally Controlled Interferometry Measuring flat and prismatic optics with a traditional laser interferometer is difficult to impossible. Optical engineers, scientists, and technicians struggle to obtain accurate measurements on...
Fiber Optics for High-Power Applications Specialty fiber components are an increasingly important part of generating and transmitting high-power laser beams for applications ranging from materials processing to laser surgery to lidar. These...
Li-Fi Adds Data to Light the Way In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb glowed for the first time. Within the next decade or so, Guglielmo Marconi’s wireless telegraph ushered in the era of radio...
For Scientific Ultrashort-Pulse Lasers, the Sky Is Not the Limit The 2018 Nobel Prize in physics, awarded jointly to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their chirped pulse light-amplification tech­nique, confirmed that ultrashort-pulse laser technology...
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Data Needs Drive Underwater Fiber Developments Data traffic will nearly double in the next three years, according to analysts. Many bits will travel between data centers over land, and many will make the long journey across the ocean, moving...
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EDITORIAL
Connectivity - as above, so below My Instagram account recently reminded me how big the year 2018 was for space exploration and connectivity. December marked the 50th anniversary of Earthrise, the iconic photo of our planet. NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe, which is headed toward the sun. Elon Musk rocket-launched a Tesla Roadster, with its quaint passenger, Starman. Loon, Alphabet Inc.’s balloon-powered internet...
TECH PULSE
New Laser Architecture Taps Coherent Light to Probe and Control Matter A new laser architecture called the Universal Light Modulator, developed by researchers affiliated with the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University, uses coherent light to...
Photocatalyst Used to Create a Safe, Sustainable Building Block for New Drugs While searching for ways to use visible light to drive chemical reactions, a University of Michigan team found that by using photocatalysis, they could create a safe, inexpensive alternative to...
Researchers Customize Broadband Light Sources Using a Photonic Chip and AI Researchers from Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) and the University of Sussex have collaborated to create an optical device that uses AI to control the properties of light....
Quantum Dots Replace Dyes to Stabilize Cell Imaging A new molecular probe, based on the fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique, uses quantum dots (QDs) instead of fluorescent dyes to illuminate molecules and diseased cells. Developed by a...
SQUARE Team Studies Light-Activated Materials for Multifunctional Qubits One approach to quantum technology is based on materials whose quantum properties can be accessed and controlled optically. In an initiative called the Scalable Rare Earth Ion Quantum Computing Nodes...
Scientists Demonstrate Topologically Protected Biphoton States An optical circuit based on the principles of topology could provide protection for propagation of the biphoton states that will be needed for quantum computing, in order to inhibit scattering or...
Spectroscopy Technique May Lead to Ways to Convert Carbon Dioxide to Clean Fuel Optical spectroscopy is being applied by a team at the University of Liverpool to better understand the process of electrocatalysis. The team, which develops catalytic systems for sustainable fuel...
ML and NMR Spectroscopy Predict Location of Atoms in Powdered Solids A team from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has written a machine-learning (ML) program that can quickly predict chemical shifts of molecular solids and their polymorphs...
LIGHT SPEED
Optics and Photonics International Congress 2019 The fact that the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to three laser scientists — Arthur Ashkin, Gérard Mourou, and Donna Strickland — underscores the significance of lasers, from their basic uses to their importance in biomedical science. The Optics and Photonics International Congress 2019 (OPIC2019), one of the largest international conferences for optics and photonics,...
Argonne Lab Receives $11M DOE Grant The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory will receive more than $11 million in DOE funding over the course of three years as part of a series of research grants for quantum...
Stevens Institute of Technology Researchers Awarded NSF Quantum Grant In a coordinated national strategy to fund quantum-related research and education, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two of its eight nationwide RAISE-EQuIP grants to physicists...
Kitt Peak Observatory to House Windows on the Universe Center A $4.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has been awarded to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) for the development of a new “Windows on the...
NSF Awards Grant to Gemini Observatory The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Gemini Observatory a multi-million-dollar award to enhance its role in the era of multimessenger astronomy and future facilities such as the...
DOE Announces Quantum Information Grants The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $218 million in funding for 85 research awards in the field of quantum information science (QIS). The awards were made in conjunction with the White...
CST Global and University of Glasgow Collaborate Chip and component developer CST Global Ltd. has commissioned its second metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) reactor in collaboration with the University of Glasgow (UG). While the...
Berkeley Lab to Build Quantum Computing Testbed The U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will receive $30 million over five years to build and operate an Advanced Quantum Testbed (AQT). Researchers will use the testbed...
Schunk Group Acquires Stake in OptoTech The Schunk Group is investing in the optical machinery manufacturer OptoTech and taking over 51 percent of the company shares. OptoTech manufactures and markets machinery, services, measurement...
Syntec Optics Launches Fabless Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Advanced optics manufacturer Syntec Optics has expanded its capabilities to include manufacturing of components for integrated photonics circuits (PIC) and packaging capabilities to satisfy the needs...
Fully Flexible, Foldable Smartphone Is Now a Reality California-based startup company Royole Corp., a manufacturer of next-generation human-machine interface technologies and products, has launched the world’s first commercially available foldable...
Infinera Completes Submarine Field Trials Intelligent transport network provider Infinera Corp. has completed a series of record-breaking submarine field trials over MAREA, a 6600-km submarine cable between Virginia Beach, Virginia, and...
OLSA Joins ISELED Alliance The Italy-based OLSA Group has entered the open ISELED Alliance to develop and market the digital LED in-vehicle lighting concept. The ISELED Alliance is committed to creating an ecosystem around the...
Intercon 1 to Manufacture Discontinued Northwire Machine Vision Cable Nortech Systems Inc., a provider of full-service electronics manufacturing services, has announced that Intercon 1 will take over the manufacturing of discontinued machine vision cable assemblies for...
European Space Imaging Awarded EMSA Contract European Space Imaging has been awarded its third major contract for the provision of very-high-resolution optical satellite data to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). EMSA includes optical...
Northrop Grumman Army Defense System Ready for Deployment The Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) defense system, developed by Northrop Grumman Corp. and the U.S. Army, has undergone testing and achieved Milestone C, indicating its readiness for combat...
Excelfore Receives HELLA, Molex Funding Intelligent transportation connectivity provider Excelfore Corp. has received investments from investment company Molex Ventures LLC and automotive lighting developer HELLA. This is the first time...
CST Global Begins Heterostructure Laser Diode Production Capability on MOCVD Reactor Chip and component developer CST Global Ltd. has begun developing a buried heterostructure (BH) laser diode production capability on its commercial, metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD)...
US Navy Granted Patent for Metal Metamaterial Ben Conley, an electro-optics engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane Division (NSWC-Crane), has developed a special metamaterial to bring full-spectrum IR to soldiers. Using metal...
Endocon Uses GE Laser Technology for Hip Implant Removal Using General Electric’s Additive Concept Laser Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) technology, medical device developer Endocon GmbH has developed a 3D-printed surgical tool to improve and simplify...
UNIST Startup Wins Grand Prize in Defense Competition LOAD, a student-led startup affiliated with the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has received the $13,000 grand prize at the Defense Acquisition Program Administration’s...
LIGHTER SIDE
Laser Washing Revolutionizes Denim Patterned, tattered, and faded denim jeans are popular worldwide, with young and old. While there are many ways to achieve the trendy look — from stonewashing and bleaching to do-it-yourself techniques — many of the world’s major suppliers in the denim jean industry are now using CO2 lasers to do the job faster, more precisely, and almost effortlessly. The lasers used can create...
PRODUCTS
Digital Microscope The TAGARNO FHD ZAP digital microscope from Tagarno is a modified digital microscope solution, promoting ergonomically correct working conditions and new possibilities to inspect large printed circuit boards with plenty of work space beneath the camera. By incorporating a new lens and flex arm, the user is now able to be positioned directly in front of the camera, in an optimal working...
TAGARNO A/S
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Telecentric Lenses TECHSPEC MercuryTL Liquid Lens Telecentric Lenses from Edmund Optics Inc. are ideal for gauging, measurement, and placement applications requiring quick depth-of-field adjustment. The devices...
Edmund Optics Inc.
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USB 3.0 Cameras Four new ace U USB 3.0 models from Basler AG feature resolutions of VGA and 1.6 MP. The cameras are equipped with the IMX287 and IMX273 sensors from Sony’s Pregius series, delivering up...
Basler AG
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3D Time of Flight Camera The Helios 3D Time of Flight (ToF) camera from LUCID Vision Labs Inc. features Sony’s DepthSense technology. The Helios camera features four 850-nm VCSEL laser diodes and integrates...
LUCID Vision Labs Inc.
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SWIR Lens The Model 363 16-mm diameter shortwave-IR (SWIR) lens from Resolve Optics Inc. is designed for inspection and material sorting applications. The design of the Model 363 utilizes carefully...
Resolve Optics Ltd.
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Beam Collimators Beam collimators for modulation transfer function (MTF) optical testing have been announced by Optical Surfaces Ltd. MTF is a trusted technique for objectively evaluating the image-forming...
Optical Surfaces Ltd.
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Laser Line Profilers Gocator 2500 Series Smart 3D Laser Line Profilers from LMI Technologies Inc. are designed for high-performance small parts inspection. The high-speed sensors generate precise 3D scans down to...
LMI Technologies Inc.
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Laser Modules LDM laser modules from Laserline GmbH are designed for 19-in. integration. The LDM 500-60blue works with a wavelength of 450 nm. Its absorption is 7 to 20× higher than that of IR lasers,...
Laserline GmbH
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CMOS Linear Image Sensor The S13774 CMOS linear image sensor from Hamamatsu Corp. is designed for high-speed industrial imaging such as machine vision and inspection. With a column-parallel readout system, the sensor...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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Anti-Shock and Vibration Optics Fujinon Anti-Shock and Vibration Technology has been announced by FUJIFILM Optical Devices Europe GmbH. The new lens design is based on an elastic and patent-pending fixation of the internal...
Fujifilm Optical Devices Europe GmbH
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Six-Axis Small Parts Robot The IRB 1100 lightweight, six-axis robot from ABB is focused on small parts assembly. The IRB 1100 was designed to meet the unique challenges of semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and electronics...
ABB
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Embedded Vision Camera The UC-310 compact software-programmable camera from Entner Electronics KG is a zoom-block device for embedded vision applications. The UC-310 camera uses a rolling shutter STARVIS sensor to...
Entner Electronics KG
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Surface Detection Software EyeVision software from EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH now features the Deep Learning Surface Inspector for the easy detection of surface flaws, damages, and impurities. The self-learning...
EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH
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Optical Microscope The HT-1 novel optical microscope from Tomocube Inc. utilizes diffraction tomography to generate 3D holographic images of unlabelled live cells. At the heart of the HT-1 is a complex digital...
Tomocube Inc.
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XY Stage The AU200-170x170 stage from Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. is a low-profile device measuring 108 mm high with a compact footprint of 458.5 × 458.5 mm. The linear travel of the X and Y...
Optimal Engineering Systems Inc.
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Compact Linear Positioning Stage The M3-L3-3.4 Linear Smart Stage from New Scale Technologies Inc. is a compact linear positioning stage targeting embedded microscopes in automated instruments. The stage embeds its control...
New Scale Technologies Inc.
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Optical Trace Cable Assemblies LumaLink MPO Optical Trace Cable Assemblies from Molex LLC are designed for use in data center rack frames and cable trays. designed for use in data center rack frames and cable trays. LumaLink...
Molex, Fiber Optics
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Sensor Interface Card The DesignCore NVIDIA Jetson SerDes Sensor Interface Card from D3 Engineering is designed for the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier and Jetson TX1/TX2 Developer Kits. Engineers can use the card to easily...
D3
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Gonioscope The GS-1 Gonioscope from Nidek Co. Ltd. is an automated gonioscopy device enabling 360° color iridocorneal angle imaging, which allows clinicians to reliably perform gonioscopy in daily practice....
NIDEK CO. LTD.
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Thermal Measurement Software Version 4.40 of FLIR Systems Inc.’s ResearchIR thermal measurement, recording, and analysis software is designed for research-grade uncooled and cooled cameras. The latest revision of...
Teledyne FLIR
Laser-Etched Industrial Labels ES Precision Ltd. has announced laser-etched labels for tracking and traceability in industrial applications. The sticky labels feature several characteristics that make them perfect for asset...
ES Precision Ltd.
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GigE Cameras The Baumer Group has added 2-, 4-, and 25-MP cameras with integrated JPEG image compression and frame rates of up to 140 fps to its LX device series. The models are well suited for applications...
Baumer Electric AG
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Photonic Toolkit VPIphotonics has announced the VPItoolkit PDK SMART v1.4, an updated VPItoolkit supporting the SMART Photonics Process Design Kit (PDK), which seamlessly integrates Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)...
VPIphotonics GmbH
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