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Ushering In A Brilliant Future At The Advanced Photon Source
7/17/2024
The revamped facility is a strong investment in the future of science and innovation.
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Quantum Light Unlocks Nature's Tiny Secrets
7/17/2024
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to examine tiny structures, such as bacteria and genes, with reduced damage compared to traditional light sources.
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Small Steps For Electrons – Big Steps For The Solar Cells Of The Future?
7/17/2024
On the way to more efficient and sustainable methods of energy generation, the class of materials known as metal halide perovskites is a promising beacon of hope.
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Torrent Photonics Announces Acquisition Of Knight Optical
7/17/2024
Torrent Holdings LLC, the parent company for Torrent Photonics, announced today the acquisition of Knight Optical, a UK-based manufacturer and provider of custom and catalog scientific optical components and sub-assemblies serving international customers in scientific, defense, medical, pharmaceutical and optoelectronics industries.
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Pocket-Sized Invention Revolutionizes Ability To Detect Harmful Materials
7/16/2024
Imagine knowing what berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify.
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TeraNet Captures Laser Signals From German Satellite, Paving The Way For 1,000-Fold Faster Communication Speeds From Space
7/16/2024
The University of Western Australia’s ‘TeraNet’, a network of optical ground stations specialising in high-speed space communications, has successfully received laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit. This breakthrough paves the way for a 1,000-fold increase in communication bandwidth between space and Earth.
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Laser Photonics Launches New MarkStar Handheld VIN Marking Laser For Automotive Industry
7/16/2024
Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a leading global industrial developer of laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, announces the launch of its new MarkStar Handheld VIN, joining its MarkStar product line for laser marking and engraving systems.
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STMicroelectronics Reveals New Single-Zone Direct-ToF Sensor With Extended Operating Temperature For Industrial Applications
7/15/2024
STMicroelectronics has introduced the VL53L4ED single-zone Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, which has an extended operating temperature range from -40°C to 105°C.
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TRUMPF And SiMa.ai Agree On Strategic Partnership For Lasers With Artificial Intelligence
7/15/2024
Today, the high-tech company TRUMPF and SiMa.ai, the software-centric, embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip company, signed a partnership to develop lasers with artificial intelligence (AI).
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Neural Networks Made Of Light
7/12/2024
Scientists propose a new way of implementing a neural network with an optical system which could make machine learning more sustainable in the future.