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LASER World of PHOTONICS 2019: An Innovation Playground
LASER World of PHOTONICS (Laser Munich) is a one-stop shop for research and technology, industry, and academia — showcasing numerous photonics components, systems, and applications. The biennial conference and exhibition, to be held June 24-27 at Messe München in Munich, has been touted one of the world’s leading international trade fairs.
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Kentek’s Hi Vis Curtain Door
Kentek Corporation
A laser laboratory poses multiple safety hazards that can be harmful to individuals and equipment. Engineering and other control measures must be incorporated into the operation of lasers to maintain a safe environment. Laser safety barriers, either movable or free-standing, are often found surrounding the laser work environment and typically create low light conditions that make it difficult to locate egress points.
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Industrial Laser Safety at a Glance
Photonics Media
A straightforward guide, offering clear, real world explanations of laser safety elements and the necessary background materials for the industrial laser environment. It raises awareness of the dangers of laser exposure, the proper tools needed to protect oneself from the potential hazards of industrial lasers, and the steps that must be taken to ensure a safe environment for all workers.
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Medical Lasers Find Biophotonics Niche
Because lasers can offer less-invasive procedures for both diagnosis and treatment, their role in the medical field is on the rise. Lasers can be modulated in wavelength, power, density, and energy, and they have a wide range of applications in ophthalmology, lithotripsy, and oncology as well as in dermatologic and cosmetic procedures.
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Laser Processing Method Could Increase Efficiency in Optoelectronic Devices
A new way to passivate defects in next-generation optical materials could improve quality in optoelectronic applications and enable the miniaturization of LEDs and other optical elements. The advance uses a laser processing technique developed by scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).
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Laser-Induced Avalanche Breakdown Detects Radioactive Material Remotely
A new method to identify radioactive material employs an IR laser beam to detect shielded material from a distance. The method, developed by physicists at the University of Maryland, improves upon current detection technologies that require close proximity to the radioactive material.
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Industrial Laser Proves Effective at Removing Nonstick Coatings
Researchers have validated a new method for the removal of anti-adherent fluoropolymer coatings using a continuous-wave (CW) Nd:YAG laser. The research focused on the factors involved in the removal process of coatings made of fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
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Bending laser light, with a bang
Fans of The Big Bang Theory may have noticed a coil of purple light integrated into character Leonard’s europium laser, which appeared in a recent episode. While there is some science behind Leonard’s theoretical laser — europium-doped plastic is used as laser material — Leonard’s replica does not contain actual europium. The purple coil, however, is real science; it’s a pair of linked RGB Laser Light Charge & Sync Cables.
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VCSELs and Their Role in the Evolution of Photonic Systems
Wed, Jun 5, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
In this webinar, professor Axel Scherer, who with Jack Jewell created the first prototypes for VCSELs while Scherer was at Bellcore in the 1980s, will discuss his role in the development of these miniature lasers and how their use has evolved as the technology has progressed. Scherer will discuss VCSEL design, lasing characteristics, and the capabilities that make VCSELs well suited for use in today's photonic and optics applications, compared with other technologies such as LEDs.
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Laser Source Selection for Microwelding Applications
Tue, Jun 25, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
This webinar will cover laser engine and beam delivery options for microwelding applications for a range of markets, including medical device manufacturing, automotive components, electronic leads, and batteries. There are a number of microwelding laser sources and techniques available today for the manufacturing engineer. This webinar will discuss the differences between the various laser sources and the manufacturing considerations to keep in mind when you select the best laser for your application from the different commercial options available today. This webinar is sponsored by Ophir.
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