Ultra-precise optical systems for space

The key components of modern telescopes are the metal mirrors which need to be positioned with extreme precision.

"All the mirrors must be produced and characterized with extreme precision, that is to an accuracy of less than one micrometer.

New Confocal Raman Systems brochure

Princeton Instruments is pleased to announce the publication of a brochure showcasing their field-proven, confocal Raman systems. This 8-page brochure includes information about Princeton’s flexible, TriVista and MonoVista CRS configurations designed for high-performance Raman spectroscopy research.

Precise Trace Gas Analysis, Without the Noise

PNNL technology refines laser sensors, licensed to Wavelength Electronics

RICHLAND, Washington – Analyzing trace atmospheric gases can now be considerably more precise with the help of a device that delivers stable and reliable power to the lasers used in gas sensors.

The low-noise current controller was developed at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The technology was recently licensed to Bozeman, Montana-based Wavelength Electronics Inc. by Battelle, which operates PNNL for DOE.

Breakthrough in Nano-Optics: Researchers Develop Plasmonic Amplifier

Optical amplification is the answer for making light travel over sizable distances when it is bound in a plasmonic mode.

Even if research on plasmonics, a relatively new branch of optics, it is a very attractive domain for the scientists since surface plasmons allow confining optical energy to volumes that are significantly smaller

Ultra-high Speed Plus Fine-tuned Light Equals a Whole New Look at Materials

Ultra-fast processes such as electrons shuffling in superconductors could be investigated using a tool which is basically the combination between an ultra-fast laser pulses from the Linac Coherent Light Source with a monochromator, which selects wavelengths from a large range of energy.