Tiny optical device brings atoms to a standstill
26 January, 2021US scientists have miniaturised the optical components required to cool atoms down to a few thousandths of a degree Celsius above absolute zero.
World record for laser transmission through the atmosphere
25 January, 2021Australian and French scientists have set a world record for the most stable transmission of a laser signal through the atmosphere.
Thorlabs SL10 series MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Sources
12 November, 2019Thorlabs has released the SL10 series of its MEMS-VCSEL Swept-Wavelength Laser Sources. The light sources feature a high coherence length of over 100 mm and include an active power control that maintains constant output power over the lifetime of the laser.
Lonza Lucetta 2 Luminometer
20 March, 2019The Lucetta 2 Luminometer is a single-tube system designed to simplify and accelerate mycoplasma detection in cell cultures.
Researchers activate drugs using infrared light
07 March, 2019Scientists have successfully activated molecules located inside cell tissues using two-photon excitation from infrared light lasers, with an efficiency of almost 100%.
Chromacity 520 ultrafast laser system
06 March, 2019The Chromacity 520 ultrafast laser system provides more than 500 mW in the visible region. The product features an air-cooled, compact, ultrafast ytterbium fibre-based laser delivering high performance with turnkey operation.
Laser vision thanks to flexible films
03 May, 2018Ocular lasers, or lasers on the eyes, may now be possible with the development of an ultrathin membrane laser using organic semiconductors.
Omicron LightHUB+ Plug&Play Laser Light Engines
11 April, 2018Omicron has released a range of LightHUB+ Plug&Play Laser Light Engines, equipped with up to six user-upgradable wavelengths in a compact and rugged design.
Star Wars superlaser steps out of sci-fi
01 May, 2017Macquarie University researchers have proven a method for multiplying laser power using diamond, demonstrating that the superlaser from film franchise Star Wars may not remain in the realm of science fiction for much longer.
Omicron Laserage SOLE laser light engines
06 April, 2017The SOLE laser light engines from Omicron Laserage combine up to six wavelengths in a compact and rugged design. Wavelengths between 355 and 2090 nm and optical output powers up to 2500 mW per laser line are possible.
Imaging microstructures at the speed of light
21 March, 2017Over the last few years, researchers at the University of Rochester have altered materials to make them repel water, attract water and absorb great amounts of light — all through the use of irradiated laser pulses.
Thorlabs SC4500 Mid Infrared (MIR) Supercontinuum Source
31 January, 2017The Thorlabs SC4500 Mid Infrared (MIR) Supercontinuum Source is claimed to be the first femtosecond-pumped supercontinuum source on the market.
High-quality holograms achieved
24 January, 2017Physicists from ANU have invented a tiny device that creates the highest quality holographic images ever achieved.
A clear view of alien planets
07 December, 2016Australian scientists have developed an optical chip for telescopes, allowing astronomers for the first time to take clear images of planets that may support life.
Thorlabs EXULUS-HD1 reflective two-dimensional spatial light modulator
08 November, 2016Thorlabs has announced its EXULUS-HD1 reflective two-dimensional spatial light modulator (SLM) based on liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) technology.
