In the world of optics, pricing is often a key consideration for labs and commercial product developers. Many suppliers offer optical components that appear identical on paper, with similar specifications. However, variations in manufacturing can lead to significant differences in optical surface quality, ultimately impacting their performance. A recent study, entitled “On the Variation in Surface State … Continue reading
Opening 2025 as the “International Year of Quantum,” Elmos Semiconductor SE, a leading supplier of automotive mixed-signal semiconductors and ID Quantique (IDQ), a global leader in quantum cybersecurity, have a signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a basis for their strategic collaboration to develop the world’s smallest monolithically integrated Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) … Continue reading
Diffusion bonded crystals represent a significant advancement in the field of optoelectronics, serving as essential components in various applications, particularly in laser technology. This technique involves the bonding of two or more crystals at high temperatures, allowing atoms to diffuse across the interface, resulting in a solid and homogeneous structure that exhibits enhanced mechanical and … Continue reading
A recently published paper describes how gradient index (GRIN) lenses are used to perform microendoscopy on brain neurons. This paper is entitled, “High-throughput synapse-resolving two-photon fluorescence microendoscopy for deep-brain volumetric imaging in vivo.” The Abstract of this paper states: Optical imaging has become a powerful tool for studying brains in vivo. The opacity of adult … Continue reading
The S150 Duo spectrometer from SOL instruments is designed for spectral analysis of electromagnetic radiation, for precise wavelength measurements of lasers (including diode and tunable lasers) used in spectral instruments, and LiDAR. The S150 Duo is the best in its class of instruments. It delivers the accuracy and reproducibility when measuring wavelengths, shapes and widths … Continue reading
