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National Photonics Initiative

National initiative aims to drive critical photonics technologies in US

05/23/2013

Nashua, NH--The National Photonics Initiative (NPI) has been launched to raise awareness of photonics, increase national coordination, and drive funding and investment in areas critical to US competitiveness and security.

University of Glasgow scientists create 3D images with single-pixel detector

University of Glasgow scientists create 3D images with single-pixel detector

05/17/2013

Glasgow, Scotland--A group at the University of Glasgow has created a single-pixel imaging setup that captures 3D images.

OptiPro aspheric profilometer data analysis software available

04/25/2013

OptiTrace aspheric profilometer data analysis software offers multiple profile loading and 3D surface reconstruction for detailed surface analysis of precision optics.

The Messe Munich fairground forms the setting for LASER World of Photonics 2013

LASER WORLD OF PHOTONICS PREVIEW: A global trade fair and technical congress: LASER World of Photonics

04/10/2013

The place to be in May is Munich, where the industry's vendors, institutes, and visitors gather to network, see new products and solutions, and learn about the latest trends in photonics technologies and applications.

Computer simulations reveal roadblock to successful laser-driven fusion

04/03/2013

Columbus, OH--The viability of laser-driven fusion has been brought into serious question by computer simulations on laser-plasma interaction at the Ohio Supercomputer Center.

Security conscious

04/01/2013

According to the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), an industry group, the economic benefits of integrating unmanned aerial systems into the US national airspace will be substantial.

Final call for CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards submissions

03/26/2013

Washington, DC--The deadline for the CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards is March 27; don't miss your chance to maximize exposure for your CLEO exhibited products.

SOFTWARE: DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING: Adaptive software eases camera lens-to-sensor alignment

03/01/2013

Software algorithms gather feedback from an active lens-to-sensor alignment process to adapt and improve camera performance for more efficient cycle times.

Join the winners list for the 2013 CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards

02/18/2013

Washington, DC--CLEO exhibitors: you have the opportunity to join a distinguished list of CLEO/LFW Innovation Awards winners.

Holographic microscopy and computational imaging sees cells in 3D without contrast agents

02/15/2013

Lausanne, Switzerland-- EPFL scientists have developed a device that can create 3D images of living cells without the use of contrast dyes or fluorophores.

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