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Multi-Wavelength Laser Combiner for Microscopy Applications

Agilent Technologies Inc., a leader in precision optics, today announced the availability of a Multi-wavelength Laser Combiner for microscopy applications.

7 May 2008

Removing Computer Chip Defects by Melting Could Lead to Smaller and Faster Chips

As microchips shrink, even tiny defects in the lines, dots and other shapes etched on them become major barriers to performance. Princeton engineers have now found a way to literally melt away such defects, using a process that could dramatically improve chip quality without increasing fabrication cost

5 May 2008

High Performance Integrated Circuits, Biosensors, Solar Cells, LEDs and Lasers to Come From Nanowire Nanotrees

Since scientists first learned to make nanowires, the nano-sized wires just a few millionths of a centimeter thick have taken many forms, including nanobelts, nanocoils and nanoflowers. But when University of Wisconsi...

2 May 2008

Laser Based Spectroscopic Gas Sensing Systems for Hydrocarbons

Scientists and engineers from all across Europe have joined forces in the recently launched EU project, "Photonic sensing of hydrocarbons based on innovative mid infrared lasers," (SENSHY) to develop a new gene...

2 May 2008

Sandia Researcher Writes the Book on Carbon Nanotubes

Sandia National Laboratories is also in on the carbon nanotube game, with research led by physicist François Léonard. Léonard has considerable experience in the subject, so much that he wrote the book on it — literally. He’s the author of a forthcoming work, Physics of Carbon Nanotube Devices, which could become the definitive text on the topic.

From Sandia National Laboratories 1 May 2008

Graphene Based Devices Just a Couple of Years Away

Researchers at The University of Manchester have produced tiny liquid crystal devices with electrodes made from graphene – an exciting development that could lead to computer and TV displays based on this technolog...

1 May 2008

Strong Price Reductions May Hold Back MEMS Development

Although revenues for MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) reached record levels in 2007, aggressive price reductions, legal wrangling, and rising pressure from competitive technologies took their toll on the MEMS ind...

1 May 2008

New Piezo Motor Linear Slide from Physik Instrumente Ideal for MEMS Applications

P-653-series PILine piezoelectric ultrasonic motor drives are ideal for OEM applications where quantities are high and space is at a premium. The systems were optimized for moving small objects such as optical fibers, micro-optics, or micro-electro-mechanical elements fast and precisely.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 30 Apr 2008

CEMMNT, the Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies, Appoints New Business Development Director

CEMMNT, the Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Newbatt as its Business Development Director. Paul has more than 20 years technical sales mana...

30 Apr 2008

Advances in Physics Leads to Better Understanding of Nano Level Optics

An advance by North Carolina State University physicists improves our understanding of how light interacts with matter, and could make possible the development of new integrated-circuit technologies that result in faster...

29 Apr 2008