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Arguably, the greatest need for better communications lies in data centers, the conglomeration of computers and storage that make the online world go. Networking giant Cisco predicted in October 2013 that global data center traffic would triple between 2012 and 2017, reaching 7.7 billion terabytes annually.
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Quantum Communications Finds Many Paths to Commercialization
Quantum communications has already been proved possible over short distances. Via fiber optics, quantum key distribution (QKD) has been demonstrated over 250 km; for free-space transmission, the longest demonstrated distance has been more than 144 km.
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Trends in Microscopy: A Big Market, Focused on the Very Small
The microscopy market is growing – set to exceed $5 billion by 2018 – even as microscopic targets get smaller and smaller. The microscopy market is trending upward – and the technology is continually allowing researchers to see things on a smaller and smaller scale, which is especially useful for brain studies.
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How Fibers Really Work
The basics of fiber optics are seemingly quite simple. Guidance of light in a fiber core can be explained with the physics of total internal reflection, and – at least for step-index fibers – a few simple formulas well describe some essential relations. A closer look shows that some widespread beliefs are not correct. This article presents several examples and shows what really happens in fibers.
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Covert IR Optical Taggants Enhance Identification
Covert infrared taggants are embedded markers that can emit coded optical signals outside of the visual spectrum. Their main purpose is to track and identify. They can find multiple uses in commercial, homeland security and military applications.
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Real-Time 3-D Replays Bring Fans Closer to Action
Figuring out which team came up with the football during a postfumble player pileup has gotten a whole lot easier – at least, it has for Dallas Cowboys home games. At AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, referees and fans alike can review the action from any angle with complete 3-D freedom, thanks to the freeD (free-dimensional video) sports replay system from Replay Technologies.
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Multi-Channel
Current Source
Vektrex Electronic
Systems, Inc.
Vektrex’s SpikeSafe400 Series multi-channel current sources provide reliable and highly accurate current driving capability with a compliance voltage up to 400V.
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Cobolt Pulsed Lasers
Cobolt AB
The Cobolt Pulsed Lasers consist of two series: the Cobolt Thor™ Series of high performance Q-switched lasers and the Cobolt Odin™ Series of compact and tunable Mid-IR lasers.
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H-EM 2-MP Camera
AOS Technologies AG
AOS Technologies AG
H-EM, the 2-MPixel camera based on GigE Vision, has been specifically designed by AOS Technologies for use in rough environments.
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HeNe Laser Power Supply
Power Technology, Inc.
Power Technology, Inc.
The SL45 dual-input voltage power supply from Power Technology Inc. generates a small amount of heat and offers improved conversion efficiencies for use with HeNe lasers.
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