UPCOMING WEBINARS
Wed, Oct 4, 2023 1:00P EDTNew Frontiers in Terahertz Technology
Mona Jarrahi (UCLA)
Although unique potentials of terahertz waves for chemical identification, material characterization, biological sensing, and medical imaging have been recognized for quite a while, the relatively poor performance, higher costs, and bulky nature of current terahertz systems continue to impede their...
Tue, Oct 10, 2023 11:00A EDTNXT Stop, Malibu: Fast and Easy AI Machine Vision
Kevin McCabe (IDS Imaging Development Systems Inc.)
The advancement of AI has changed the landscape of machine vision. As the understanding of what applications AI in machine vision can help solve broadens, manufacturers must adjust their offerings to provide solutions for these new potential sectors. IDS is aware of the increasing interconnectivity...
Wed, Oct 18, 2023 10:00A EDTAdvancing and Extending the Spectral Range for Imaging in Fluorescence Microscopy
Kavita Aswani Ph.D. (Excelitas), Gerhard Holst (PCO AG)
Fluorescence microscopy has revolutionized life sciences by enabling researchers to study biological samples with exceptional precision. New excitation and illumination light sources and scientific cameras have been developed to enable exciting research with fluorescence microscopy in all its...
Tue, Oct 24, 2023 8:00A EDTBioPhotonics Conference 2023: October 24-26
Join Photonics Media online Oct. 24-26 for the BioPhotonics Conference, a virtual event highlighting innovation in the life sciences and biomedical optics. The conference will feature three keynotes and 38 presentations across three days promoting microscopy, spectroscopy, and imaging.
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Tue, Oct 31, 2023 10:00A EDTA Behind-the-Scenes Look at Creating Quality Parts Using Laser Welding
Markus Ruetering (MKS Ophir), Richard Steinbrecht (Lessmüller Lasertechnik)
Laser welding has developed into one of the most used joining techniques in sheet metals for applications such as car bodies, medical devices, sensors, batteries, and more. To create successful welds in a serial production, many parameters must be kept within a defined window of specifications,...
Wed, Nov 1, 2023 1:00P EDTAdvancing Quantum and Nano-Photonics with Machine Learning
Alexandra Boltasseva (Purdue University)
The discovery of unconventional optical designs via machine learning promises to advance on-chip circuitry, imaging, sensing, energy, and quantum information technology. In this talk, Alexandra Boltasseva of Purdue University discusses photonic design approaches and emerging material platforms for...
Thu, Nov 2, 2023 10:00A EDTLock-in Amplifier or Boxcar Averager? Choosing the Right Measurement Tool for Periodic Signals
Gustavo Ciardi (Zurich Instruments)
When it comes to analyzing periodic signals, selecting the appropriate measurement tool is crucial for achieving accurate and meaningful results. Gustavo Ciardi of Zurich Instruments delves into the theory behind two powerful techniques, lock-in amplification and boxcar averaging, to help...
Tue, Nov 7, 2023 1:00P ESTMastering Diffraction Gratings: Selection and Integration Techniques for Analytical Instrumentation
Craig Hanson (MKS Newport), Jason Rama (MKS Newport)
Imagine optical elements that rival lenses or mirrors superimposed with a precise pattern of microscopic periodic structures. These are diffraction gratings that can be used in a wide range of applications, spanning the UV, VIS, and IR spectra. They find homes in absorption and emission...