Photonics Medical Application Notes

1. OCT for Non-Destructive Testing 12/18/2012

   Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an imaging method that scans light across a sample/object, and then processes and transforms the reflected light to create a depth profile of up to several mm. Tornado Spectral Systems has developed a nanophotonic spectrometer for use in this application space. To find out more about optical coherence tomography and how Tornado Spectral can help you unlock the potential of OCT for non-destructive testing applications, download the application note.

2. Flexible Fluorescence Technical Tip 1/22/2013

   Fluorescence is one of the most beautiful phenomena in nature, as fascinating to us today as it was for early scientists. It occurs throughout nature: gemstones, minerals, chlorophyll and even crude oil residues fluoresce. And though fluorescence began as a field of scientific study, it has evolved and matured into a technique that now enables entire fields of cutting-edge science and medicine.

3. UV Measurement Of Sunglasses Using A Back-Thinned CCD Spectrometer 1/22/2013

   In assisting thousands of customers over the years, we’ve discovered that everyone has a slightly different idea of what constitutes ultraviolet light. For some, it’s the light just beyond human vision that some animals can see (300-400 nm). For others, it’s ionizing radiation that propagates only in a vacuum, below 120 nm.  What we can all agree on, however, is that UV light is not good for our eyes, and that a proper pair of sunglasses needs to block these harmful rays.

4. Medical X-Ray Imaging System Improves Patient Diagnosis 8/20/2010
   For more than 40 years, Italray srl has been a manufacturer of radiological equipment for traditional and digital medical applications, and of computer-assisted systems dedicated to radiological purposes. In recent years, Italray’s laboratories have developed the X-Frame line of digital imaging systems, which includes the X-Frame CCD series for radiology/fluoroscopy applications. With the help of image acquisition boards and software from DALSA, X-Frame CCD systems provide the high-speed image acquisition, real-time data processing and storage capabilities, and image reliability needed to address the challenges of the applications for which the systems were developed.
5. Application Note: BrightLock® Ultra-G® Optimized Green Laser Performance 2/10/2011
   The BrightLock® Ultra-G® is a breakthrough laser platform based on proprietary BrightLock® semiconductor chip technology.
6. The Evaluation Of Increase And Distribution Of Temperature During The Dental Drilling Using A Thermal Imaging Camera 2/17/2012

   This paper discusses the use of infrared technology to study the optimal method for post space preparation of teeth including how long to drill, the type and size of dental drill used, and the type of cooling used.

7. Single Photon Counting With A Focus On Biomedical Applications 3/22/2011

   Over the past few years a growing number of companies have come to rely on Photon Counting for applications that range from particle sizing, atmospheric studies and advanced forms of biomedical research. By Excelitas Technologies

8. Technical Note: Nanoparticle Generation With Femtosecond Pulsed Laser Deposition 9/16/2008
   Deposition technology is used in the semiconductor and flat panel display industries, along with being used for MEMS, nanotechnology, and optics. Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) with ultrashort pulses has been demonstrated using various ultrafast lasers. In this note, generation and deposition of uniform nanoparticles via femtosecond laser ablation will be described. By IMRA America, Inc.
9. Coat Of Many Colors: Cases In Equine Thermal Imaging 2/17/2012

   Infrared cameras have improved, procedures have been standardized, and veterinarians have become familiar with interpretation of the images. By Joanna L. Robson, DVM

10. Applications Of Photodetectors, LEDs, And More 9/6/2023

    This range of reliable photodiodes, IR detectors, LEDs, emitters, assemblies, and photonic modules are built to meet the demands of military, medical, and commercial applications.