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Many Bodies Make One Coherent Burst Of Light
2/3/2012
In a flash, the world changed for Tim Noe – and for physicists who study what they call many-body problems.
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Physical Optics Corporation (POC) Awarded SBIR Project: HECAD Phase II
2/3/2012
Physical Optics Corporation (POC), a systems integrator of advanced technology serving military, defense, and homeland security markets, announces the recent Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award for Phase II of the Helmet Embedded Conformal Augmented Display (HECAD) system.
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89 North Wins Prestigious International Award
2/3/2012
After only three years in business, 89 North won the prestigious 2011 Prism Award from the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) on Jan. 25.
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New Colors: JILA Scientists Confirm First 'Frequency Comb' To Probe Ultraviolet Wavelengths
2/2/2012
Physicists at JILA have created the first "frequency comb" in the extreme ultraviolet band of the spectrum, high-energy light less than 100 nanometers (nm) in wavelength.
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Ultra-Fast Photodetector And Terahertz Generator
2/2/2012
Extremely thin, more stable than steel and widely applicable: the material graphene is full of interesting properties.
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Coherent 532 nm, Low-Noise Pump Lasers Now Exceed 18 Watts
2/1/2012
Coherent Inc. has launched several higher power versions of their Verdi G series of 532 nm, scientific-grade lasers based on the company's unique optically pumped semiconductor laser (OPSL) technology.
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New Compact Raman Fiber Probe
2/1/2012
FiberTech Optica (FTO), a manufacturer of custom fiber optic assemblies, is proud to introduce its latest product: a line of compact fiber optic Raman probes! Leveraging our expertise in optics, spectroscopy and manufacturing of precision fiber assemblies, our probes feature an innovative optical configuration designed to enhance both the throughput and the quality of collected Raman signal.
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Sandia Tool Determines Value Of Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems
2/1/2012
Consistent appraisals of homes and businesses outfitted with photovoltaic (PV) installations are a real challenge for the nation's real estate industry, but a new tool developed by Sandia National Laboratories and Solar Power Electric and licensed by Sandia addresses that issue.
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Optelian Acquires Versawave To Drive Growth And Strengthen Leadership In High Speed Optical Technology
1/30/2012
Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, recently announced that it has acquired Versawave Technologies Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, a leader in the field of ultra-high bandwidth gallium arsenide based optical modulators with patented polarization modulation technology.
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Cool Nano Loudspeakers Could Make For Better MRIs, Quantum Computers
1/30/2012
A team of physicists from the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI), the Neils Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Harvard University has developed a theory describing how to both detect weak electrical signals and cool electrical circuits using light and something very like a nanosized loudspeaker.