LASER World of Photonics show wrap-up

At LASER World of Photonics and the World of Photonics Congress in Munich this week, a record number of exhibitors attended, visitor numbers stabilized at a high level, a large number of products were introduced, and an insight into revolutionary technologies was offered, say the show organizers.

Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) Imaging

Electrically pumped nanolaser works at room temperature

A research team has created an electrically pumped continuous-wave nanolaser that reliably operates at room temperature.

Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) Imaging

Invisible photonic pattern could stop counterfeit clothing

A polymer technology researcher has found a way to differentiate between designer clothing and knockoffs by producing a photonic textile technology.

Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) Imaging

Broadband mode-division multiplexing demoed in hollow-core fiber

Developers of hollow-core fibers announced two important firsts at this year’s Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition and National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC 2013).

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News and Articles

	University of Glasgow scientists create 3D images with single-pixel detector 05/17/2013
Two-photon optogenetic tool promising for brain mapping 05/17/2013
Silicon photonics company Kotura to be acquired by Mellanox 05/17/2013
	Nanostructures take the color out of thin-film interference between inner interfaces 05/16/2013
Laser World of Photonics hosted large and varied numbers of visitors, exhibitors, and products 05/16/2013
	Silicon/CNT substrate from NASA JPL improves photocatalytic hydrogen production 05/16/2013
NinePoint Medical launches OCT imaging system commercially 05/16/2013
German VDMA says photonics market grows steadily 05/15/2013

Technical Digests

	OPTICS MANUFACTURING: Turning design into reality 04/26/2013 Sponsored by Edmund Optics
	BIOMEDICAL IMAGING: Multiphoton microscopy conquers the limitations of traditional live cell imaging 03/13/2013 Sponsored by Optics Technology, Inc.

HEADLINES FROM THE WEB

BEAR CUB GRANTS FOSTER ENTREPRENEURSHIP

05/17/2013

UC RIVERSIDE SCIENTISTS DISCOVERING NEW USES FOR TINY CARBON NANOTUBES

05/17/2013

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Education

Fraunhofer organizes upcoming course on laser technology developments, trends

Fraunhofer laser research center officially opens at Strathclyde

NTU Singapore opens $30M Centre for Optical and Laser Engineering

Products

StellarNet spectrometer performs in the 190 to 1110 nm range

Laser marker from CNI Laser emits an average 5 W at 1064 nm

Laser system from BEA Lasers available in 650 and 532 nm versions

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Laser markets rise above global headwinds
	Laser suppliers targeting market segments vulnerable to national debt trends and consumer-spending whims will continue to struggle; but overall, lasers are proving themselves as "tools" that continue to displace legacy nonlaser technologies - and sales are climbing.
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PETCO: Where the lasers go

If you haven't used one of the laser machines in your favorite pet store to engrave an ID tag, definitely give it a try.

Spectral Bytes

Zapping rockets with 10 kW

At first glance, the demonstration of the Area Defense Anti-Munitions (ADAM) ground-based laser weapon by Lockheed Martin might sound like just another big aerospace company jumping into high-power solid-state laser systems to defend against rocket, artillery, and mortar attacks.

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