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Photonics Spectra: November 2015

Photonics Spectra
 November 2015


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Optimization of a Coherent OMA Acquisition System The demand for optical network data has soared, with rates of 100 Gb/s evolving into 400 Gb/s, 1 Tb/s and beyond, pushing designers to explore inventive and even unconventional modulation schemes in order to encode data more efficiently for faster throughput. In this context, it can pay off for designers to think about how to optimize their testing environment to quickly and accurately evaluate...
Camera Technology Takes to the Skies Astronomical imaging techniques have evolved markedly over the past few decades. Astronomers are early adopters of camera technology, pushing the boundaries of new sensor developments and dapting...
Measuring Small-Beam MFD: Overcoming the Challenges Small beams are used in many critical applications yet often they are not directly profiled. While obtaining good beam profiling data on beams under 10 µm has its challenges, they can be overcome...
Measuring with Light An interferometer is an instrument that compares the position or surface structure of two objects. The basic two-beam division of amplitude interferometer components consists of a light source, a...
Next-Generation Solar Technology: Thin Is In Solar power is undergoing a strong period of global growth in electricity-generating capacity, driven by declining prices and demand for clean, affordable electricity. In spite of declining...
EDITORIAL
Imaging, Optics … and Beyond! Less than a decade ago, scientists could see Mars, but with very little detail beyond the surface. Thanks to some advanced technology on board NASA’s Curiosity rover, which touched down on the Red Planet in 2012, and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), which has been examining Mars since 2006, we can now see detailed images of rough terrain and even evidence of intermittently flowing...
TECH PULSE
'Rectenna' Operates at Optical Frequencies Made from a forest of modified carbon nanotubes, a "rectenna" has been used for the first time to convert visible light directly into electricity. The device combines the signal-capturing properties...
Optical Memory Chip Uses Phase-Change Material The first demonstration of a stable nanoscale optical memory chip could allow storage and retrieval of data without the latency inherent in electronic systems. The prototype, developed by researchers...
Detector Seeks Better LED Photometry Results A new photometric device could improve the relative uncertainty in measuring the luminous efficacy of LEDs from approximately 5 percent today to 1 percent in the future. Photometers used by lamp...
3D Data Captured with 2D Camera With a few modifications and expanded processing capabilities, standard digital cameras can extract detailed 3D information from a single image. Developed at Duke University, the method does not...
Laser Ablation Boosts GaAs Terahertz Emission While there is still no cheap and efficient way to mass produce terahertz emitters, laser ablation can increase the output of GaAs, a common semiconductor used in these devices. The surface...
Combined Techniques Image Movement of Confined Light A combined interferometric and microscopy technique has revealed the strange ways in which light moves when confined inside hyperbolic materials. Researchers at CIC nanoGUNE in the Basque Country and...
Metamaterial 'Skin Cloak' Makes Microscale Object Invisible An ultrathin metasurface that has been used to hide microscopic objects could be scaled up to provide visible-light cloaking of macroscale objects, according to its developers at the University of...
Theory Describes 'Molecules' of Light New theoretical work shows how two photons can be bound together in much the same way that atoms form molecules. If demonstrated experimentally, the phenomenon could be exploited to enhance photon...
Light-Sensitive Medium Drives Nanoparticle Assembly Light has long been used to trigger self-assembly of nanoparticles. A new approach may be able to achieve the same end more reliably by focusing light on the medium containing the nanoparticles...
'Leaky' Antenna Multiplexes THz Signals "Leaky" antennas could allow future wireless communications systems operating in the terahertz region to send and receive multiple signals. A prototype developed at Brown University is said to be the...
'Nanosprings' Show Promise for Self-Powered Devices Self-powered nanosystems like environmental and structural integrity sensors could be enabled by coiled semiconductor nanowires that absorb light. Computational simulations by researchers at Bilkent...
'Starshade' Helps Identify Celestial Objects Ground-based tests have shown promise for the use of a flower petal-shaped "starshade" in space telescope missions for finding exoplanets. Developed at Northrop Grumman Corp., the 10-cm occulter...
SLAC Telescope Camera gets Green Light The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will begin procuring components for a $168 million, 3.2-GP CCD telescope camera following final approval from the U.S. Department of Energy late last month....
Color-Changing Detection Substance Responsive to a range of stimuli, a color-changing metallic substance could help detect problems as varied as mechanical strain and pollution. The material can be engineered to emit specific colors...
Light Moves Mirror for 3D Sensing Using a mirror moved by the force of light, a new laser system could enable the miniaturization of 3D sensors for driverless cars and bioimaging. The mirror, an ultrathin high-contrast grating,...
QDs Squeeze Individual Photons Quantum dots can provide the control necessary to "squeeze" individual photons — a feat previously considered impossible to observe. Squeezing is quantum phenomenon that produces an extremely...
LIGHT SPEED
LightPath Predicts Revenue Growth in 2016 Optical components producer LightPath Technologies Inc. predicts continued sales growth after executing a new global strategy in fiscal 2015. Revenue for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, totaled approximately $13.66 million, up 15 percent from approximately $11.83 million in fiscal 2014. The company attributed the increase to sales growth in collimators and IR products. Based on recent quote...
Optical Simulation Software Offered Free to Universities Optiwave Systems Inc. is offering its optical component and system design software free to universities in the U.S. and Canada. The Free for Academics program includes a free, one-user lease of...
Merck, Tridonic Enter White LED Agreement Merck KGaA has entered into a license agreement with Tridonic Jennersdorf GmbH for silicate phosphors used in white LEDs. Tridonic holds patents relating to a white-light-generating technology using...
Opsens Loses Director, Gains VP Lucien Goffart has resigned as director of fiber optic sensors firm Opsens Inc. "As part of the progression of his career, Mr. Goffart is now involved in projects that are incompatible with his...
Startup Wins $744K NSF Grant to Develop Microscope for Drug Testing A $744,066 federal grant will aid further development of a microscope whose ability to detect cellular motion could be of use in testing drugs. Based on fluorescence imaging and spectroscopy...
Zecotek Adds Robotics to Scintillator Crystal Production A new manufacturing process that uses robots to assemble lutetium fine silicate (LFS) crystal arrays has been developed by Zecotek Photonics Inc., positioning the company and its partners for...
Pyser-SGI Acquired By Investment Firm Pyser-SGI Ltd., a manufacturer of electro-optical products for the defense and security, research, education and broadcast fields, has been acquired by Privet Capital LLP, a London principal...
Perceptron's Year Marked by Acquisitions, Sales Record After notching two acquisitions, several laser-scanning product launches and a sales record, Perceptron Inc. has closed the books on fiscal 2015. The industrial metrology firm recorded a net loss of...
Ireland Launches Photonics Initiative The Irish government has announced a new national technology initiative to mobilize the country's photonics industry and grow its economy. Called Photonics Ireland, the platform will deliver a suite...
NIST to Evaluate Argolight Fluorescence Calibration Sources Fluorescence technology from Argolight aimed at improving the reproducibility of optical microscopy measurements is set to undergo evaluation by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and...
PCO, Raytheon to Develop Sensors for Polish Military PCO SA, a manufacturer of optoelectronic devices and laser systems, has partnered with the American defense contractor Raytheon to develop surveillance and sensor devices for the Polish military....
Synergis, Leica Geosystems Partner on Laser Scanning Synergis Engineering Design Solutions has partnered with Leica Geosystems to develop high-definition surveying (HDS) laser scanning equipment for the capture, modeling and visualization of 3D spatial...
SPIE Picks New VP, Presents Awards Maryellen Giger was recently elected to serve as the 2016 vice president of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. She will serve as president-elect in 2017 and as president in...
ESI, TZI Partner for Microchip Testing Electro Scientific Industries Inc., a developer of laser-based micromachining equipment, has partnered with Tian Zheng Precision Machinery Co. Ltd. (TZI) to design and manufacture a set of multilayer...
Mitsubishi to Supply Lidar for Hong Kong International Airport The Hong Kong Observatory, Hong Kong’s governmental weather agency, has awarded a contract to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to supply two terminal Doppler lidar systems for the Hong Kong...
GREENLIGHT
A Cooling Layer for Solar Cells Taking advantage of the limitless cold of the universe, a transparent overlay could enable solar cells to convert more photons into electricity. As solar cells heat up in the sunlight, they become less efficient. The overlay helps cool solar cells by sending the heat into space as IR radiation. At the same time, the material is transparent to the visible light that powers the cells. “Solar...
LIGHTER SIDE
A Unified Effort Germany’s defeat in World War II divided the nation, and even its capital city of Berlin. In 1990, following decades of strife, the two republics came together to restore themselves as a single nation. Now, a quarter-century later, Germany is commemorating that reunification with 3D laser scanning of the historic Brandenburg Gate. Largely isolated and inaccessible to many during...
PRODUCTS
NIR Sensor The DA 7440 near-infrared sensor from Perten Instruments is designed for over-belt placement in food and industrial production areas. The diode array instrument collects all wavelengths simultaneously, averaging multiple full spectrum readings every second. Accurate measurement of complex parameters is provided, including moisture and oven volatiles, fat, nicotine, sugars, and seasonings....
Perten Instruments AB
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Optical Design Software Version 7.7 of TracePro optical design software from Lambda Research Corp. features a new plot viewer and an automotive lighting toolkit, with more accurate 3D visualization of output performance of...
Lambda Research Corp.
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EO/IR Surveillance Systems Controp Precision Technologies Ltd. has announced the iSea series of electro-optical and IR surveillance systems. The new line features seven short-, medium- and long-range maritime...
CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd.
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Scan Software Aicon 3D Systems GmbH has announced the Optocat scan software to facilitate 3D measuring processes. The single captures of the scan process can be aligned automatically without the help of...
Aicon 3D Systems GmbH
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LED Lamp ProPhotonix Ltd. has announced the COBRA Cure FX LED lamp with IntelliSense smart-sensing technology for UV curing applications. The fan-cooled lamp features a compact, stackable form factor...
ProPhotonix Ltd.
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Single-Mode Green Laser The DS-527-25 single-mode YLF green laser from Photonics Industries International Inc. is an extension of the company's DM series. The laser features output energy of 25 mJ at 1 KHz. The laser...
Photonics Industries International Inc.
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Goniophotometers The AMS 5000 and AMS 200 goniophotometers from Instrument Systems GmbH are part of the Optronik line of measurement systems, designed for automotive and traffic lighting. The AMS 200 is a...
Instrument Systems Optische Messtechnik GmbH
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Reflectometer Modules Anritsu Co. offers optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) modules for its Network Master Pro MT1000A all-in-one transport tester. The OTDR modules can operate as standalone devices or be...
Anritsu Co.
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OCT Angiography System Optovue Inc. has announced AngioAnalytics, an angiography quantification system for the detection of eye disease based on optical coherence tomography. The device quantifies the density of...
Optovue
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Color LEDs Lumileds Holding BV has announced the LUXEON C color line of LEDs, achieving smooth color mixing for lighting applications. When secondary optics are applied, the consistent focal length...
Lumileds
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Interferometer A new version of the DAISI-MT interferometer from Data-Pixel SAS of Chavanod, France, allows analysis of free-standing fibers in an SMA connector. This makes it possible to evaluate the surface...
Laser Components GmbH
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Laser Engraver A mobile CO2 laser-engraving and -cutting machine from AP Lazer, a division of SuperNova International Inc., is a large-format system for the engraving of large and heavy objects. The device...
AP Lazer
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Air Bearing Stages PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has announced the A-311 PIglide IS series of compact, planar air bearing stages, designed to deliver precise, vibration-free motion. Fully preloaded air bearings in...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics
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3× Zoom Lens Suitable for use in industry and the life sciences, the MicroMate 3× zoom lens system from Navitar Inc. is designed to capture and process four times as much data when compared to a traditional...
Navitar Inc.
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Fiber Installation System Designed to blend in with building features, the InvisiLight MDU Solution from OFS Fitel LLC enables inconspicuous fiber routing inside homes and businesses. Installers can adhere a...
OFS
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Ultrahigh-Speed Digital Cameras Vision Research Inc. has announced expansion of its UHS series of 1-MP ultrahigh-speed cameras with the Phantom v2512, v2012, v1612 and v1212. The cameras use 1- and 2-TB CineMag IV flash...
Vision Research Inc., Phantom Digital High-Speed Cameras
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HD Industrial Cameras Full-HD, wide-dynamic-range industrial cameras from The Imaging Source LLC are equipped with the Sony IMX236 sensor. The cameras feature compact, robust industrial housing with C, CS or S...
The Imaging Source LLC
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Thermal Image Sensor The Pico384 Gen2 thermal image sensor from Ulis SAS enables thermal camera makers to further automate their assembly lines, lowering the cost of integration and boosting production. Providing a...
ULIS
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Linear LEDs Smart Vision Lights LLC has announced its LE series of industrial sealed linear LEDs, offering European style and sleek design. Featuring a rugged, IP65-rated housing with strobe and constant...
Smart Vision Lights
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FLIM Camera System Designed for fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy in the frequency domain, a camera system from PCO AG features a novel charge-swing sensor. The pco.flim offers 1008 × 1008...
PCO-TECH Inc.
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Photodetectors The BI-SMT photodetector series from OSI Optoelectronics Inc. features single-channel, back-illuminated silicon photodiodes specifically designed to minimize dead areas on the edges of devices. ...
OSI Optoelectronics Inc.
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FRAP Imaging Platform A fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) imaging platform from Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG provides accurate and flexible live-cell photomanipulation. The cellFRAP employs a...
Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG
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Autofocusing Stage Designed to operate in flight conditions, a single-axis linear autofocusing stage from Nanomotion Ltd. of Yokneam, Israel, is resistant to shock and vibration, extreme temperature variation, and...
Heason Technology Ltd.
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Nanopositioning Stages New Focus, a Newport company, has announced the Picolis series of motorized linear stages for nanopositioning. The stages offer the high push force and stability of picomotor technology....
Newport - New Focus
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Smart Camera Matrix Vision GmbH has announced the mvBlueGEMINI smart camera for industrial inspection applications. The camera has a dual-core processor and features JPEG compression for live image display...
MATRIX VISION GmbH
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DUV Spectrometer Ibsen Photonics AS has announced the Freedom HR-DUV spectrometer platform for integrators or compact analytical and process-control instruments operating in the deep-ultraviolet range. The...
Ibsen Photonics A/S
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Intelligent Illumination System EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH has announced the BrainLight series of intelligent illumination. The devices allow users to control brightness, color and lighting patterns. Images can be...
EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH
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Imaging Colorimeter Using a thermoelectrically cooled, scientific-grade 29-MP CCD sensor, an imaging colorimeter from Radiant Vision Systems LLC of Redmond, Wash., enables 12-bit measurements for flat panel display,...
SphereOptics GmbH
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Fizeau Interferometer Zygo Corp. has announced the Verifire HD high-resolution Fizeau interferometer for surface form and wavefront metrology of optical components and systems. The phase-shifting metrology...
Zygo Corporation
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Handheld CMM Using advanced optics and image processing, the XM series of handheld probe coordinate measuring machines from Keyence Corp. of America allows intuitive 3D measurement with high accuracy. The...
Keyence Corp. of America
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CO Laser Coherent Inc. has announced its next generation of carbon monoxide (CO) lasers for enhanced materials processing. The lasers output at 5 μm, providing strong absorption in certain plastic...
Coherent Inc.
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