To determine how efficient new solar cells convert sunlight into electricity, small sample cells are tested under ideal conditions. However, the reported efficiency is not very representative of the actual annual yield when the cells are placed onto a rooftop and exposed to the Dutch weather
Laser Research Optics has introduced a full line of OEM compatible, field-replacement CO2 laser lenses that provide deeper stock removal for popular wood cutting and engraving lasers.
Using fiber optics, University of Central Florida (UCF) researchers have developed a technique to monitor, in real time, the formation of dangerous blood clots during cardiovascular procedures.
With the United Nations having declared 2015 the “International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies,” the opening of the BMBF’s new “Digital Photonic Production (DPP)” research campus at the end of January was perfectly timed. Located on the RWTH Aachen Campus, the DPP research campus is destined to become well known as the home to a new kind of collaboration between science and industry.
The characterization of individual components in an unknown crystalline powder mixture is a challenge that has eluded scientists for many years.
Precision positioning systems specialist Physik Instrumente (PI) recently introduced a new series of miniaturized, piezo-driven linear positioners at the 2015 Photonics West conference -- the world’s most important trade show and conference on photonics developments.
The global optical components (OC) market posted revenues of US$1.6bn in 2Q12, keeping pace with last quarter’s revenue level according to global market research firm Ovum.
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