Reporting from the EMVA conference in Copenhagen, Greg Blackman sees how angular illumination and computational imaging can create gigapixel resolution with low-cost optics
Editor's picks
3D technology is just one innovation emerging in the large display market, as Andy Extance reviews the prospects for LCD, OLED and microLEDs fighting for a share of this space
EPIC is advocating for a photonics contractual public private partnership to be selected under the future Horizon Europe programme
News
The forest illuminated at night. Credit: Albert Porcar-Castell
23 May 2019
Researchers have developed a remote sensing device that provides a more thorough way of monitoring photosynthesis in plants and trees
22 May 2019
Designed for remote sensing, the spectrometer can capture 30,000 sampling points each containing more than 60 wavelengths
20 May 2019
French research institute Leti has developed a new technique for fabricating microLED displays that overcomes existing limitations to commercialisation
14 May 2019
Martin van den Brink has been awarded the Imec Lifetime of Innovation Award 2019
10 May 2019
Researchers have used 3D printing to produce a high-resolution microscope small and robust enough to use in the field or at the bedside
10 May 2019
A lighting system has been developed to provide control over the spectral distribution of colour used to stimulate plants in horticulture research
02 May 2019
Thorlabs has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Columbia-based Cirtemo, allowing Thorlabs to add two 'unique' technologies to its portfolio
Analysis & opinion
23 May 2019
Reporting from the EMVA conference in Copenhagen, Greg Blackman sees how angular illumination and computational imaging can create gigapixel resolution with low-cost optics
02 May 2019
Dan Adams, product marketing manager at Edmund Optics, discusses how additive manufacturing is impacting the optics industry
02 May 2019
Carlos Lee speaks with Thomas Zettler, co-founder of LayTec, on how the firm’s growth relies on keeping a good balance between industry and academia
Features
14 May 2019
Keely Portway looks at some of the latest developments in optical mirrors – including a trend for larger sizes – and how the technology may develop further
14 May 2019
3D technology is just one of the innovations emerging in the large display market, as Andy Extance assesses the prospects for LCD, OLED and microLEDs in the fight for a share of this competitive space
10 April 2019
Jessica Rowbury looks at the latest research in the hunt for dark matter, one of the biggest mysteries in physics
10 April 2019
Powered predominantly by lidar, plus spectroscopy and visual-wavelength imaging, Andy Extance discovers unmanned aerial vehicles can safely survey hazardous environments
Press Releases
Avantes BV (Apeldoorn, The Netherlands), a leading manufacturer of spectroscopy equipment, have appointed Pro-Lite Technology Ltd (Cranfield, UK) as its distribution partner for the UK and Ireland
NKT Photonics is growing. This summer, we are expanding our global activities even further with a new facility in Boston
RoboSense, a leader in LiDAR perception technology solutions and CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree, announced today that it has provided cold-resistant all-weather LiDAR for the world’s first autonomous driving shuttle bus for all weather conditions
The WaveGo handheld light measurement system has earned a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019 award
Imec, a world leading research and innovation hub in the field of nanoelectronics and digital technology, today announces that the Dutch province of Gelderland has approved a 65 million euro grant for the OnePlanet initiative, a new technology and innovation center
Rockley Photonics, a leader in complete integrated silicon photonics chipsets for digital connectivity and sensing systems, today announced that it has expanded its strategic relationship with Shanghai stock-exchange listed Hengtong Optic-Electric Co. Ltd (Hengtong)
Coherent Inc. has significantly expanded its Gilching, Germany micromachining and sub-system facility, and completed the relocation of the company’s laser marking group from nearby Gunding
Viewpoint
16 April 2019
Dan Adams, product marketing manager at Edmund Optics, discusses the impact that additive manufacturing is having on the optics industry
1 April 2019
Pro-Lite’s Robert Yeo discusses the changes in the regulations governing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how they affect the selection and sale of laser safety eyewear
Tech focus
29 April 2019
Combining 3D printing with metal-coating and wet-etching processes enables metamaterial geometrical optics with unique properties
09 April 2019
The amplification of phonons in solids represents a further step towards new phononic devices for the next generation of sensors, mobile phones and computing
27 February 2019
Optomel founder Damien Gardiner, a semi-finalist for SPIE's Startup Challenge at Photonics West, explains how the firm is making optical filters based on self-organised materials
Products
14 May 2019
Osram Opto Semiconductors has introduced InGaN-based direct emission green laser diodes, wavelengths from 510-530nm, for pico projection and other RGB or green-laser applications
14 May 2019
Laser Components now offers a digital laser driver for driving and monitoring selected Flexpoint laser modules
14 May 2019
Ocean Optics has developed a range of high-powered LED light sources for fluorescence excitation and other spectroscopy measurements
14 May 2019
Opto Diode has introduced the fourth device in the UVC series of narrow-spectral-output ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UVLEDs)
14 May 2019
Analytik has introduced an airborne platform that offers the ability to simultaneously collect hyperspectral imaging and lidar measurements
18 April 2019
Gamma Scientific has released its enhanced UDT series of photometric sensors
18 April 2019
Edmund Optics has introduced the new Techspec multi-element tube system, a highly versatile optical system that uses mix-and-match components
Events
Vilnius, Lithuaina
16 June 2019 to 19 June 2019
White papers
07 May 2019
The fastest imaging technique on the market. Combining high-speed ASOPS and efficient THz generation antenna allows for spectroscopic imaging at 10 kpixels / second acquisition speed, with an excellent signal to noise ratio. Being able to measure the phase and amplitude information at this high speed is unmatched by any other device on the market.
25 April 2019
With an explosion of scientific interest in graphene based material for its incredible electronic, optical, and physical properties; it became clear that we needed to develop a cost effective instrument that could be used for quality determination as well as characterization. Raman spectroscopy has long been the most versatile tool for this; however, with Graphene’s low Raman scatter, frequent impurities, and low laser damage thresholds typically only high-end Raman microscopy systems (costing hundreds of thousands of dollars) were available for the job.
Here we present a new lower cost instrument, the StellarNet HYPER-Nova, which bridges this performance gap. Also, we discuss some of the more practical issues surrounding Raman spectroscopy of Graphene as well as many useful features for graphene characterization found in its Raman spectrum.
01 April 2019
Confocal Raman imaging and related techniques continue to increase in popularity. This whitepaper describes five key factors to consider when evaluating instrumentation: speed, sensitivity, resolution, modularity and upgradeability, and combinability.
Webcasts
11 April 2019
Dr Erik Novak, senior director of business development at 4D Technology, will discuss the different aspects that need to be considered when selecting a Large Aperture Interferometer.
03 April 2019
This is the first of many activities of EPIC in Quantum Photonics, with its flagship event being the EPIC World Industrial Quantum Photonics Technology Summit in June
25 February 2019
For driverless cars to see mainstream adoption, engineers must solve critical lidar design challenges including improving the detection range and field of view, ensuring adaptability to environmental factors, and ensuring safety. Today, engineering teams are debating the best design choices, with no clear winner. Who will win the race toward effective lidar manufactured at a low cost?