Diamonds are a laser's best friend
17 August, 2015Australian and German scientists have collaborated on the demonstration of a diamond laser that is said to be 20 times more powerful than previous diamond lasers.
Nanoantennas could revolutionise NEMS
20 April, 2015Researchers from Monash University have invented tiny optical antennas which function like spotlights at the nanoscale, offering the potential to measure food safety, identify air pollutants and even quickly diagnose and treat deadly diseases.
Laser system for ANFF's South Australian node
31 October, 2014A laser system from Kloe has been installed at the South Australian node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF). ANFF-SA identified that a high-quality rapid prototyping/lithography system was required to meet its business commitments.
Structured light makes circular holes distinguish between left and right
17 September, 2014Researchers from Macquarie University have shown that circular dichroism - the differential absorption of a system to left and right circularly polarised light - can be induced in mirror symmetric samples such as circular holes or spheres, so long as structured light is used.
EOS and Lockheed Martin enter into space-tracking collaboration
28 August, 2014EOS Space Systems is collaborating with security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin to provide services to government and commercial customers in the space industry. The companies have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement for the development and rollout of space-tracking capabilities at a new facility in Western Australia.
Edmund Optics TechSpec Calcium Fluoride Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses
25 August, 2014Edmund Optics introduces TechSpec Calcium Fluoride Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses. The lenses are suitable for use in demanding applications that require good performance from the ultraviolet (UV) through the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) spectra.
Edmund Optics Slow Axis Collimators
13 August, 2014Edmund Optics introduces Slow Axis Collimators. They consist of a monolithic array of cylindrical lenses that are designed to collimate the individual emitters of a laser bar.
The secret to twisting light
21 July, 2014Scientists from the Australian National University (ANU) have uncovered the secret to twisting light at will - the latest step in the development of photonics. Their research has been published in the journal Nature Communications.
Hollow optical fibre guides UV laser light
07 July, 2014German researchers have tested a new type of optical fibre with a hollow core, which is able to guide UV laser light without being damaged and with acceptable loss. Such light would normally damage conventional optical fibres.
DOP Solutions DOP3500 touch-screen aerosol photometer
02 July, 2014The DOP Solutions DOP3500 touch-screen photometer has features for testing, recording and printing the results of filter testing for cleanrooms, laboratories and other controlled environments. It is capable of testing all HEPA, ULPA and PTFE types of filter in situ and as manufactured.
Edmund Optics IR optics featuring BBAR coatings
28 June, 2014Edmund Optics introduces an expanded offering of off-the-shelf infrared (IR) optics featuring broadband antireflective (BBAR) coatings. These include 3-5 μm coating options on Silicon PCX Lenses and Silicon Windows and 8-12 μm coating options on Germanium PCX Lenses and Germanium Windows.
Techspec Germanium Meniscus Lenses
27 June, 2014Edmund Optics introduces its Techspec Germanium Meniscus Lenses. The lenses feature a durable design that is suitable for use in a wide variety of demanding infrared (IR) applications, including IR imaging or surveillance, remote sensing or IR spectroscopy.
Edmund Optics Techspec Variable Beam Expanders
11 June, 2014Edmund Optics Techspec Variable Beam Expanders offer continuous magnification for high-power laser applications where magnification changes may be required, including prototyping or research and development.
Nanolane Surf optical slides
30 May, 2014With the development of Surf slides from Nanolane, images of nanometric samples from regular light microscopes have been made possible. The optical slides are based on the control of the polarisation of the light.
Optical tweezers for atom clouds
09 April, 2014Physicists from the University of Otago have developed a steerable 'optical tweezers' unit that uses intense laser beams to precisely split minute clouds of ultracold atoms and to smash them together.
