From The Editor
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2023’s Best: Methane Super Emitters, The Valley Of Death, Hidden Cities, And Maple Syrup
12/6/2023
It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this year. It’s got intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Oh, and infrared, LiDAR, and so much more.
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Enhancing Military Capabilities: The Power Of Infrared Technology
12/1/2023
Military applications of infrared technology have rapidly evolved, enhancing detection capabilities and aiding in various critical operations. You can add maintaining temperature stability and improving tracking to the list.
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From Pixels to Preservation: How Hyperspectral Imaging Transforms Environmental Monitoring
11/29/2023
The fusion of hyperspectral imaging and environmental monitoring offers comprehensive insights into our environment, enabling better decision-making for sustainable practices and safeguarding the planet's health.
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LiDAR Filters The Unsung Hero In Reaching Level 3 Autonomy
11/27/2023
Mercedes-Benz plans a limited launch of its Drive Pilot system in 2024, the first to market with a Level 3 autonomous driving system. LiDAR is playing an instrumental role in the progression to Level 3 autonomy, aided by the unsung hero: LiDAR filters.
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How Microscopy Helps Big Pharma With The Little Things
11/21/2023
Microscopy plays a crucial role in various aspects of pharmaceutical research and development within life sciences. Let’s take a look at how Big Pharma uses this technology to discover new drugs, perform quality control, and more.
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Beyond Iron Dome: Is Defending Against DEWs Possible
11/20/2023
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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Is A Green Laser Better Than A Red One?
11/16/2023
Green lasers are growing in popularity because the human eye is especially sensitive to green light, which appears almost 30 times brighter than the red color. Does that make them a better choice than red lasers? Maybe yes … maybe no.
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Bioprocessing Illuminated: Harnessing The Magic Of Raman Spectroscopy
11/14/2023
Raman spectroscopy provides a powerful tool for molecular analysis, while bioprocessing plays a crucial role in the production of bioproducts. Let’s take a look at how the integration of these two fields contributes to advancements in various scientific and industrial applications.
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The Fiber Connection (Or What Happens When You Ask AI For Story Ideas)
11/7/2023
A clash between tradition and progress. The potential for technology to bridge gaps and create opportunities in unexpected places. All this and more in this tale of ambition, community, and the transformative power of fiber optics.
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NIST’s Superconducting Camera 400 Times More Powerful Than Any Other Device Of Its Type
11/2/2023
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have built a superconducting camera containing 400,000 pixels — 400 times more than any other device of its type.