Laser News

  1. Bright Ideas: 9/29/21 — Bessel Is Better For 3D Printing, Combined VCSELs Prove Possible And Powerful 9/29/2021

    Bright Ideas presents the most captivating news and innovations in photonics. This week, researchers debut a virtual reality laser laboratory to meet the challenges of high costs and educational expertise, and the Optical Society of America forgoes its 100-plus-year moniker in exchange for a more modern take. 

  2. Gentec-EO Announces High Laser Power Meter With Low Back-Scattered Power 3/5/2021

    Gentec-EO, a provider of laser beam measurement instruments, has announced a new laser power meter for multi-kW lasers with the lowest back-scattered power rating in its category.

  3. Advanced Photonix Announces Largest Large Area Avalanche Photodiodes 3/5/2021

    OSI Optoelectronics/Advanced Photonix will be live online during SPIE Photonics West 2021 Digital Forum, March 6 -11. Advanced Photonix introduces compact and rugged Large Area Avalanche Photodiodes (LAAPDs).

  4. Development Of A Multidimensional Vibrational Circular Dichroism System With A Quantum Cascade Laser 3/2/2021

    We developed a multidimensional vibrational circular dichroism system with position and time coordinates using a quantum cascade laser (QCL) as a light source to achieve high intensity and narrow focusing.

  5. ITMO Scientists Propose Improved Method For Laser-Plasma Processing Of Glass 2/11/2021

    The new method makes it possible to create thin elements on glass surfaces that are essential in the production of micro-optical components and phase elements for laser systems. An article on the subject was published in the Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

  6. New Method To Refine Feature Size Of Femtosecond Laser-Induced Multiphoton Polymerization Manufacture 2/5/2021

    Recently, researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed a method to refine the feature size of femtosecond laser-induced multiphoton polymerization (MPP) manufacture based on manipulating the content of photo-initiator (PI) in the photoresist.

  7. New Ink Jet Approach Offers Simple Way To Print Microdisk Lasers For Biosensing 2/3/2021

    Researchers have developed a unique inkjet printing method for fabricating tiny biocompatible polymer microdisk lasers for biosensing applications. The approach enables production of both the laser and sensor in a room temperature, open-air environment, potentially enabling new uses of biosensing technologies for health monitoring and disease diagnostics.

  8. MKS Instruments Announces Ophir® Ariel, Ultra-Compact Laser Power Meter For Measuring High Power Industrial Lasers In Confined Spaces 1/29/2021

    MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® Ariel, a self-contained, ultra-compact laser power meter for measuring high power industrial lasers up to 8KW. Designed for OEM and end-user applications in closed and confined spaces, such as additive manufacturing, metal cutting, and welding, the Ariel power meter is a robust, battery-powered device that requires no water or fan cooling and is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

  9. Optimal Information About The Invisible 1/25/2021

    With laser may radiate to measure precisely where an object is located, or if it changes its position. Normally, however, you need a clear, unclouded view of this object - and this requirement is not always met.

  10. Record-Breaking Laser Link Could Help Us Test Whether Einstein Was Right 1/22/2021

    Scientists from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) and The University of Western Australia (UWA) have set a world record for the most stable transmission of a laser signal through the atmosphere.