From The Editor
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Lasers: 3 Surprising Types, Applications, And Devices That Use Them
3/28/2024
Let’s look at three unique types and applications of lasers, as well as three devices that use them - you won’t believe number three.
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How To Protect Your Camera When Photographing An Eclipse
3/26/2024
If you’re going to watch the eclipse, be sure to protect your eyes. But don’t forget your camera – it needs protection, too.
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Is Astrophotonics The Key To Discovering Alien Life?
3/21/2024
Astrophotonics has the potential to revolutionize exoplanet research and, quite possibly, help discover alien life.
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5 Emerging Technologies Optical Coatings Are Helping To Develop
3/18/2024
Optical coatings enhance light properties in various emerging technologies such as AR/VR, LiDAR, and biomedical imaging, driving innovation and performance.
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Exploring Non-Invasive Ways To Check For Skin Cancer
3/13/2024
Two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every two hours. But, with early diagnosis and treatment, most cases are curable. Now early detection is being made easier with non-invasive methods of checking.
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Did Science Really Do Rosalind Franklin Dirty?
3/12/2024
Watson and Crick get the credit, but their determination of the structure of DNA would not have happened in 1953 if not for the work of Rosalind Franklin. Was she ignored because she was a woman? Or is the controversy overblown?
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Getting Ready For OFC 2024
3/4/2024
The Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition draws attendees from around the world interested in learning about the latest advancements and innovations in the industry. Let’s take a look at this year’s event, set to take place March 24–28 in San Diego.
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Egg-sploring The Use Of Spectroscopy In The Egg Industry
2/27/2024
The egg industry is relying on non-traditional more and more, including spectroscopy. What egg-actly is Big Egg using spectroscopy for? Let’s find out.
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Unlocking Antarctica’s Secrets With The Power Of LiDAR
2/26/2024
Antarctica presents unique challenges and opportunities for scientific exploration. LiDAR technology has revolutionized research in Antarctica, enabling detailed mapping of ice sheets, topography, and ecosystems, contributing to our understanding of climate change, krill distribution, and Sun-Earth interactions. Studies utilizing LiDAR have uncovered ancient fossils, underground lakes, and surprising geological features, while also aiding in infrastructure assessment and human exploration efforts in this remote and extreme environment.
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Double Vision A Look At Machine And Computer Vision
2/15/2024
Simply put, machine vision is a technology that gives industrial equipment the ability to “see” what it is doing while computer vision is an AI that processes and visualizes information, much like a human would. But things in this life aren’t always simple, are they?