Creating mirror images of molecules
23 May, 2013Many molecules have a right and a left form, like shoes. In pharmaceuticals, it is important that the correct form of the molecule is used. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have been able to produce a mirror image using crystals with special properties.
Edmund Optics Techspec Hard Coated 25 nm Bandpass Interference Filters
10 February, 2013Delivering high transmission with deep blocking, Edmund Optics’ Techspec Hard Coated 25 nm Bandpass Interference Filters are suitable for a wide variety of life science applications, as well as for use in machine vision applications.
Edmund Optics Techspec High Resolution Lenses
10 February, 2013Techspec High Resolution Lenses for 1″ and 4/3″ sensors are designed to withstand the harsh demands of industrial inspection applications.
World’s smallest spanner puts a new twist on microscopic manipulation
29 January, 2013By harnessing laser light’s ability to gently push and pull microscopic particles, researchers have created the fibre-optic equivalent of the world’s smallest spanner.
Cobalt 05-01 Series DPSS lasers
16 January, 2013Cobolt has released four higher power lasers on the single-frequency DPSS laser platform 05-01. No diode light leakage during high-speed modulation for applications using laser-induced fluorescence is essential.
Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats
14 January, 2013The wonder material graphene could help detect the presence of drugs or toxins in the body or dramatically improve airport security, University of Manchester researchers have found.
Aerotech MPS-GR rotary stages
21 December, 2012Compact, low-profile MPS-GR rotary stages from Aerotech provide accurate, economical positioning for both laboratory and industrial applications.
Hanna Instruments HI 96801 digital refractometer for sucrose
11 December, 2012The HI 96801 sucrose digital refractometer is rugged, portable and water resistant for measurements in the lab or field. The instrument offers a specific analysis to determine accurate sugar concentration.
Edmund Optics MWIR and LWIR Waveplates
28 February, 2012Edmund Optics zero order Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) and Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) waveplates are designed for applications in the 3-9 μm wavelength range. When compared to multiple order waveplates, zero order waveplates provide increased bandwidth and lower sensitivity to temperature change.
Edmund Optics TechSpec Fused Silica Wedge Prisms
27 February, 2012TechSpec fused silica wedge prisms have good surface characteristics, making them suitable for UV to NIR beam steering applications. They provide a low coefficient of thermal expansion and high transmittance from the UV to the NIR.
Atago PAL-α pocket refractometer
02 November, 2011The Atago PAL-α refractometer is suitable for almost any food sample and has a Brix measurement range of 0.0 to 85°. Measurement values are displayed within 3 s.
Rudolph Research Analytical Smart Measure J457 refractometer
09 August, 2011 byThe Rudolph Research Analytical Smart Measure system for the J457 refractometer overcomes incorrect measurements linked to cross-contamination caused by the previous sample being inadvertently mixed with the current sample being measured.
Atago RX-5000i automatic digital refractometer
31 May, 2011 byThe Atago RX-5000i is an automatic digital refractometer for the measurement of refractive index, Brix and various liquid concentrations. The device has a measurement accuracy level of Brix ±0.03% and refractive index ±0.00004, and features touch-screen navigation and a USB port.
Rudolph Research Analytical J Series refractometers
12 April, 2011Rudolph Research Analytical J Series high-precision refractometers includes standard and wide-range versions for research and QC applications.
Hach 2100Q portable turbidimeter
16 December, 2009 byHach’s 2100Q portable turbidimeter is claimed to give accurate turbidity readings across all applications.
