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EPFL Scientists Create Blue Laser Using Photonic Crystal Nanocavities

Scientists of EPFL have developed blue laser that could be used in nano-scale spaces. The laser, which operates at room temperature, could be used to modify brain functions or even the interior of cells.

31 Jan 2015

Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy and Computer Simulations Help Study Fundamental Chemical Processes on Sub-Picosecond Timescales

Chemists at the University of Bristol, in collaboration with colleagues at the Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU), can now follow chemical reactions in liquids with unprecedented, atomically resolved detail on sub-picosecond timescales (1 picosecond = 10-12s) – matching the time intervals between molecular collisions.

31 Jan 2015

NanoART Contest of Nanoscopic Images Receives Additional Support of OCSiAl

With the additional support of OCSiAl USA, the competition here to fore restricted to the European Union has expanded to a global level from January 2015. In 2014, OCSiAl accepted the invitation of nRai® to become a juror for NanoART – an international online competition of nanoscopic images organized with the Nanosciences Foundation, in Grenoble (France).

21 Jan 2015

Newly Designed Nanoparticle Can Be Detected By Six Medical Imaging Techniques

It's technology so advanced that the machine capable of using it doesn't yet exist.

21 Jan 2015

Innovative Photonic Crystal Nanolaser Biosensor Detects Adsorption of Biomolecules

A simple method to sense DNA, as well as potential biomarker proteins of cancer or other diseases such as Alzheimer's, may soon be within reach - thanks to the work of a team of Yokohama National University researchers in Japan.

14 Jan 2015

Graphene/Boron Nitride Material System Enables Light Control in Tiny Circuits with Reduced Plasmon Losses

ICFO scientists along with other researchers have proved that boron nitride/graphene material system can hold strongly confined light and suppress Plasmon losses. Since the time graphene was discovered, it has become highly realistic to trap light in small circuits and control its flow electrically. This has been achieved by exploiting plasmons in which light and electrons move together as a single coherent wave.

13 Jan 2015

BSI’s MIIPS Technology Plays Key Role in Investigation of Molecular Dynamics

Biophotonic Solutions Inc. (BSI), the world leader in automated laser pulse compression, announces that its "MIIPS" automated pulse compression and shaping technology is playing a key role in scientific experiments at Michigan State University (MSU), where researchers in the Dantus Research Group are using novel ultrafast laser-based spectroscopy techniques to investigate molecular dynamics.

9 Jan 2015

Eulitha Ships Photolithography System to Speciality Optical Component Manufacturer

Eulitha AG's revolutionary PHABLE photolithograhy technology for low-cost printing of photonic patterns is continuing to attract interest from the industry and research fields. The latest example is a China based man...

From Eulitha AG 8 Jan 2015

Global Photomask Market Forecast to Grow at 3.24% CAGR

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Photomask Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

8 Jan 2015

Novel Nanobowl Optical Concentrator Enhances Power Conversion Efficiency

Geometrical light trapping is a simple and promising strategy to largely improve the optical absorption and efficiency of solar cells. Nonetheless, implementation of geometrical light trapping in organic photovoltaic (OPV) is challenging due to the fact that uniform organic active layer can rarely be achieved on textured substrate.

7 Jan 2015