Newsletter | January 3, 2024

01.03.24 -- Best Of December: Defending Against DEWs, SWIR Imaging, Lenses For Microscopy, And More

FROM THE EDITOR

Beyond Iron Dome: Is Defending Against DEWs Possible?

As of this writing, the conflict between Israel and Hamas is approaching 50 days (or 36 years, depending on how you choose to define it). While Hamas most likely doesn’t have directed energy weapons at its disposal, several countries do. Is an Iron Dome-like defense system possible for the inevitable day when directed energy weapons are used for an attack?

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Applications Of High-Speed SWIR Imaging

Application Note | Sensors Unlimited Inc., An RTX Company

Explore the remarkable world of NIR and SWIR imaging technology, its diverse applications, unique capabilities, and the transformative impact it has on a diverse collection of industries.

Light Emitting Diodes - A Primer

Download | Opto Diode, An ITW Company

LEDs are semiconductor devices that convert electrical energy into light, with various colors determined by the semiconductor material used; they span UV, visible, and IR wavelengths, offering versatility in applications from electronics to healthcare.

Lenses For Microscopy

Application Note | Schneider Optics

Magnification lenses play a vital role in microscopes as they enable the user to observe the object being studied in a magnified form.

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A Micro-Ring Resonator With Big Potential

NIST Scientists Perfect Technique To Generate Precise Wavelengths Of Visible Laser Light

Intel, NewPhotonics Integrate 224-Gbps Electrical SerDes And Photonics Engine

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