The Daily Beam - Apr 12th, 2024
 
 
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April 12, 2024
In this episode: a thermal camera enhances fitness monitoring, a Raman spectroscopy setup broadens apps, and nonmetallic quantum dots are an ecofriendly alternative.
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Izatt, whose work in optical coherence tomography (OCT) led to improvements in medical diagnostics, passed away April 7, 2024.
Nonmetallic quantum dots, synthesized from Earth-abundant carbon and sulfur sources, are cost-effective, versatile, biocompatible, and environmentally friendly.
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Join us on April 16th at 2 p.m. ET to explore the intricate world of quantum networking, such as discovering commercial tools to navigate the complexities of quantum communication.
The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics is targeting laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, as part of National Nuclear Security Administration’s Stockpile Stewardship Program and in the quest for clean sources of energy.
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