Newsletter | August 18, 2025

08.18.25 -- Strontium In Space, Superheated Gold, Hands-On Quantum Computing Learning & More

Strontium In Space: The Next Leap In Atomic Clock Technology

NASA’s OASIC uses photonics-based strontium ion trapping to enable ultra-precise optical atomic clocks, essential for autonomous navigation and lunar time networks.

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Superheated Gold Survives The Entropy Catastrophe

Researchers taking the first-ever direct measurement of atom temperature in extremely hot materials inadvertently disproved a decades-old theory and upended our understanding of superheating. 

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Practical Considerations For Near-IR LEDs

This application note offers tips on powering current-driven LED devices and key details about IR LEDs, including temperature, peak wavelengths, forward voltage levels, and power outputs.

Unlock Precision And Performance

IDEX Health & Science provides integrated, custom optical solutions—filters, lenses, and assemblies—designed to optimize performance, reduce development risk, and ensure consistency in life science instruments.

Technical Capabilities Required To Ensure Successful Vacuum Window Fabrication

Mastering the technical capabilities required for vacuum window fabrication ensures high performance and reliability in diverse applications through advanced manufacturing and stringent quality control.

Precision Optics For Military Applications

This application note reviews a number of precision optics suitable for military applications, including corner cube retro-reflectors, integrator rods, and mirrors, as well as a wide variety of prisms.

Temperature Dependence In Optical Filters

Thoughtful design and substrate selection are vital to minimize substantial shifts in interference filter spectra due to temperature fluctuations.

Hands-On Quantum Computing Learning

A hands-on introduction to quantum computing promotes more immediately applicable expertise, opening opportunities for non-graduate-level workers.

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Customizable DUV & EUV Photodiodes (AXUV & SXUV Series)

Opto Diode offers customizable EUV and DUV photodiodes with integrated filters, high responsivity, and precision packaging for semiconductor, scientific, aerospace, and metrology applications requiring accurate, reliable ultraviolet detection.

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Portable Laser Power Meter For Up To 250 W

The PRONTO-250-FLEX laser power meter has flexible, traceable calibration options, so the customer only pays for what they use.

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