11.27.24 -- Photonic Innovations That Are Transforming Life Sciences

By using the 1.05 µm central wavelength, instrumentation companies are developing systems to image deeper through the retina into the blood vessel layer to diagnose eye diseases and monitor treatment.

Ultrasonic handpieces, which include ultrasonic scalpels, phaco handpieces, and scalers, use acoustic waves to facilitate the processing of hard or soft tissue.

Conversion of cellulose to bioethanol has huge potential to positively impact the global energy crisis, helping enable a shift away from fossil fuel dependency.

Thermography is an infrared (IR) imaging technology important in many fields. New advances address some conflicting limitations and improve results for research and testing.

In demanding medical and dental settings, autoclavable coatings can endure rigorous sterilization processes, ensuring optimal performance and longevity amidst harsh conditions.

New combinations of LED technology and multi-bandpass filters are expanding fluorescence capabilities, offering durable, and efficient tools for detailed biological analysis across various fields.

Space is perhaps no longer "the final frontier," but as an operating environment for optical components, it remains in many ways the ultimate test of the technology’s reliability, resilience, and precision.