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| Ultra-Low Noise Laser System for Cutting-Edge Quantum Optics | | NKT Photonics | | The Koheras HARMONIK system is a high-power frequency-doubled laser system that provides up to 7 W output while operating from 775 to 780 nm. This laser system provides a superior low-noise single-frequency signal with a unique combination of narrow linewidth and excellent beam quality, making it ideal for ultracold atom applications. The laser system is completely fiber monolithic and maintenance-free… | | Download Datasheet | Product Details | |
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| 5 MP CMOS Sensor for Automotive, Camera OEMs and Military Applications | | Canon U.S.A | | The 3U5MGXSBA from Canon is a 5MP CMOS image sensor with an electronic shutter and all pixel progressive readout of 120 fps, that offers fast distortion-free image capture. The proprietary pixel designs with low power consumption and enhanced sensitivity of this sensor further improve performance. This CMOS sensor family is available in monochrome (3U5MGXSBAM), color (3U5MGXSBAC)… | | Product Details | |
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| 100 - 200W Versatile Air-Cooled CW / Modulated Fiber Laser | | SPI Lasers | | The redPOWER QUBE 100W – 200W from SPI Lasers is a versatile air-cooled Fiber Laser module that provides an output power of 100 & 200 watts @ 1070 nm. This Laser gives the user ability to control power, modulation rate, pulse width, and pulse shape, together with applications tailored beam delivery and control features, make Fiber Lasers a highly versatile tool of choice for micro-machining applications. | | Download Datasheet | Product Details | |
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| Microjoule Class Industrial Grade Femtosecond Green Fiber Laser | | EKSPLA | | The FemtoLux green from EKSPLA is a Femtosecond Green Fiber Laser that provides perfectly linearly polarized light with polarization extinction ratio >1000:1. This allows generation of second harmonic with great efficiency better than 50% and excellent spatial beam and temporal pulse parameters. The fiber based front-end allows multiple pulse train control functions like: wide range of operating pulse repetition rates… | | Download Datasheet | Product Details | |
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| 4K-Resolution CMOS Image Sensor for Security Cameras | | Sony Corporation | | The IMX485 from Sony Corporation is type 1/1.2 4K-resolution back-illuminated CMOS image sensor. The ample pixel size of 2.9 square µm coupled with the latest pixel technology for low-noise capabilities, improves the low-light performance, making this sensor ideal for high-end 4K security cameras. This image sensor is ideal for security cameras in a variety of monitoring applications such as anti-theft, disaster alert… | | Product Details | |
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| 266 nm, Diode-Pumped Continuous Wave Solid-State Laser | | CryLaS GmbH | | The FQCW 266-500 from CryLaS GmbH is a Diode Pumped Continuous Wave Solid State Laser that operates at 266 nm. This plug and play system delivers an output power of up to 500 mW with a line width of less than 300 kHz and has a coherence length of above 1000 m. The laser head measures 739 x 325 x 143 mm and the control unit measures 483 x 409 x 184 mm. It is ideal for applications in Raman Spectroscopy… | | Download Datasheet | Product Details | |
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| Chip Scale Package LEDs for Smallest, Brightest Spotlights | | Lumileds | | The LUXEON CSP HL1 from Lumileds is a compact, directional Chip Scale Package (CSP) LED that provides high lumen density in directed, narrow beams or in ultra-high density arrays for indoor area lighting. The LED is available in color temperatures from 2700K to 6500K in 80 and 90 minimum CRI. The output is 104 lumens at 3000K and 80CRI when driven at 350mA or 190 lumens when driven at 700mA. | | Download Datasheet | Product Details | |
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| Laser Diode System with 3000 W Power Output | | FrankFurt Laser Company | | The FLC3000 from FrankFurt Laser Company is a high power laser diode system with fiber output and optical powers of up to 3000W. This system can be operated in CW or modulated mode with a modulation frequency of up to 20 kHz. It is available in a 710 x 482 x 220 mm rack mount unit and is ideal for applications like cladding, welding and heat treatment. | | Download Datasheet | Product Details | |
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| Raytheon to Provide Advanced Laser Weapons for US AirForce Deployments | | Raytheon has a received a new US Air Force contract for the deployment of two prototype high energy laser weapon systems for USAF troops overseas. The Air Force experimentation includes 12 months of in-field operation against unmanned aerial systems and operator training. Raytheon's HELWS (High Energy Laser Weapon System) uses pure energy to detect, identify and instantly take down drones. | | Read More | |
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| SPIE Optics + Photonics 2019 Event Preview | | The international society for optics and photonics, SPIE, is set to host the SPIE Optics + Photonics 2019 event from August 11-15 in San Diego, California. The event will be a gathering place for leading professionals, researchers, and the photonics industries to discuss the advances in optical engineering and applications, nanotechnology, quantum science, organic photonics, and astronomical instrumentation. | | Read More | |
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| Airborne Lidar System Could Offer Precise Climate Change Predictions | | Researchers at the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR), Germany’s national center for aerospace, energy and transportation research, have developed a laser-based system that can be used for airborne measurement of important atmospheric gases with unprecedented accuracy and resolution. The ability to collect this data will help scientists better understand how these atmospheric gases affect the climate and could help improve climate change predictions.b | | Read More | |
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| Critical Link to Develop Evaluation Kits for Canon’s Industrial CMOS Sensors | | Canon U.S.A | | Canon U.S.A. has selected embedded solutions pioneer, Critical Link, to develop new Evaluation Kits for three of its industrial CMOS image sensors. The sensor options include the 120MXS, a high resolution 120MP sensor; the 35MMFHDXS_A, a high sensitivity 19µm pixel size, 2.76MP sensor; and the 3U5MGXSBA, a 5MP global shutter sensor. Currently in development by the engineering team at Critical Link… | | Read More | |
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| Jenoptik Provides Mission Critical Lenses for NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover Cameras | | Jenoptik | | The Jenoptik Light & Optics team based in Jupiter, Florida, has been developing three types of mission critical lenses for use with NASA’s Mars Rover engineering cameras. The three lens classes include, Navigation Lenses, Hazard Avoidance Lenses, and Cache Lenses. The lenses will be equipped in the rover’s Enhanced Engineering Cameras for Driving which will help human operators on Earth drive the rover more precisely… | | Read More | |
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| Detection of Non-Scattering Defects on VCSEL GaAs Substrates | | Unity-SC has demonstrated its unique capacity of detecting otherwise invisible topographic defects. Topographic defects, in general are not visible on standard optical inspection systems, since they do not scatter or absorb light, and can only be revealed by their topography. And while the defects have little impact on the structural quality of the substrate itself, they can lead to device failure later on the process. | | Read More | |
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| Multiple Overlapping Laser Beams Show Better Electron & Ion Acceleration | | A team of researchers from Osaka University have demonstrated how multiple overlapping laser beams are better at accelerating electrons to incredibly fast speeds, as compared with a single laser. This method can lead to more powerful and efficient X-ray and ion generation for laboratory astrophysics, cancer therapy research, as well as a path toward controlled nuclear fusion. | | Read More | |
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| Allied Vision Partners Antmicro to Provide Modular Embedded Vision Systems | | Allied Vision | | Global industrial camera solutions provider, Allied Vision, has announced a partnership agreement with leading software-driven embedded technology company that develops advanced open-source based edge computing systems, Antmicro. The announcement was made to underline the ongoing collaboration between the two companies that started with the joint demonstration of successful technology integration between Allied Vision’s revolutionary… | | Read More | |
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| OSA Laser Congress to Host Plenary Talks on Technological Advancements of Lasers | | The Optical Society (OSA) is set to host its 2019 OSA Laser Congress and Exhibition from 29 September – 03 October in Vienna, Austria. The Congress will give attendees a comprehensive view of the latest advances in solid-state laser technology as well as the applications of lasers for industrial products and markets. There will also be a trio of plenary speakers, including Nobel Laureate… | | Read More | |
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| II-VI & Finisar Announce Voting Results for Selecting Form of Merger Consideration | | II-VI Incorporated | | II-VI Inc and Finisar have announced the results of the elections made by holders of Finisar’s common stock and holders of certain restricted stock units regarding the form of merger consideration they wish to receive in the acquisition deal by II-VI Inc. The deadline for making that election was on July 15, 2019. Based on available information as of the election deadline, the aggregate number of outstanding shares of Finisar common… | | Read More | |
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