Monthly Archives: September 2025
Investigating Solar Panel Degradation in the Desert
An international research team has taken a deep dive into the aging of solar modules under extreme desert conditions – and the findings could shape the future of solar energy. The team used Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to study microscopic changes in the cover glass of solar panels exposed for decades in the Algerian Sahara. … Continue reading
Quantum Diffractive Beam Splitters Enable Scalable Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is quickly emerging as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, with potential breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and drug design. A recurring challenge in most quantum platforms is scaling up the optical control of qubits efficiently, reliably, and with high precision. Solutions to this scaling barrier increasingly rely on diffractive … Continue reading
What is Laser Cutting?
Laser cutting is a precision manufacturing process that uses a focused, high-power laser beam to accurately cut through industrial materials. The heat generated by laser beams can melt, burn, or vaporize even the toughest materials, including metals and acrylics. Laser cutting can create clean-cut or rounded edges, tapered cuts, and intricate, complex designs. This process is used … Continue reading
greateyes CCD Used to Investigate Organic Solar Cell Materials
One of the soft X-ray CCD cameras from greateyes contributed in a published study, entitled “Tackling P3HT:Y-Series Miscibility Through Advanced Processing for Tunable Aggregation.” In this study, Resonant Soft X-ray Scattering (RSoXS) measurements were carried out at the SST-1 beamline (NSLS-II) to investigate nanostructural features in organic solar cell materials. Researchers used the soft X-ray-sensitive … Continue reading
Precision Spherical Lenses for Advanced Optical Applications
CRYSTECH specializes in manufacturing high-precision spherical lenses for solid-state laser systems, offering exceptional performance across a broad wavelength range from visible to infrared light. These lenses are designed to meet the most demanding requirements, with customizable shapes and sizes to fit diverse applications. Available in diameters ranging from 3–200 mm, these lenses feature a clear … Continue reading