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Using Light – the Importance of Photonics Technologies

Updated: 2013-01-28 18:42:05

Did you know that 12 of the 50 best inventions in 2011 highlighted by TIME magazine included photonics/optics as a key component? Loucas Tsakalakos, Manager of the Global Research Photonics lab shares his thoughts and a few interesting facts from the recently publicized report, Optics and Photonics, Essential Technologies for Our Nation.

UV Curing

Updated: 2013-01-24 20:22:17

: Corporate 603-893-8778 North South America : Sales 800-472-4633 EMEA Asia Pacific : Sales 44 1279 717170 Home Applications UV Curing Applications 3-D Imaging Industrial Alignment Machine Vision Lighting Inspection Patient Positioning Photodynamic Therapy Sorting Targeting UV Curing UV Curing UV curing applications benefit significantly from the use of LEDs as they offer much longer lifetimes and output that is far more stable over time than that of traditional technologies . ProPhotonix produces high-intensity UV LED turnkey solutions for many customers . Many of these products feature lifetimes between 50 and 100khrs and currently , hundreds of these products are operating successfully in the field . ProPhotonix’ unique knowledge of Chip-on-Board technology allows us to design and offer

Oclaro Red and Infrared Laser Diodes

Updated: 2013-01-24 02:51:59

: Corporate 603-893-8778 North South America : Sales 800-472-4633 EMEA Asia Pacific : Sales 44 1279 717170 Home Products Laser Diodes Oclaro Laser Diodes Oclaro QSI Sony Panasonic Formerly Sanyo Ondax NEW : nbsp The HL65051DG combines a high power single-mode 660nm output with built-in photodiode . Ideal for a range of applications including medical , sensing , and LIDAR systems , its monitor photodiode provides continuous feedback in the system , ensuring constant optical power output . nbsp Please click here to download the . datasheet Part Number Wavelength nm Power mW Package mm Max Operating Temp C Pin Configuration Link to Datasheet HL40023MG NEW 405 500 5.6 0 to 30 LD Only HL6312G-A 635 5 9 50 1N HL63133DG 638 170 5.6 40 LD Only HL6319G-A 635 10 9 50 3P HL6320G-A 635 10 9 50 1N

Remember the Sunscreen

Updated: 2013-01-21 04:51:59

Hope you are out and enjoying this beautiful Colorado weekend. Just remember that if you’ve had laser hair removal lately on your face to make sure you put lots of sunscreen on. A sunburn is bad enough, but you don’t … Continue reading →

David Payne knighted in Queen's New Year list

Updated: 2013-01-08 02:01:35

Daily coverage of the optics photonics industry and the markets that it serves Home Newsdesk Press Releases Products Buyers Guide Jobs Events Newsletter Advertise Contact Us Photonics World Previous Next Table of Contents Share David Payne knighted in Queen's New Year list 07 Jan 2013 University of Southampton professor and photonics entrepreneur becomes Sir David . Payne Professor Sir David Payne Professor David Payne , acknowledged as the brains behind the erbium-doped fiber amplifier EDFA and one of the best-known figures on the UK photonics scene , has received a knighthood in the Queenâ s New Year honors list Now officially known as âSirâ David , Payne is the director of the Optoelectronics Research Centre ORC at the University of Southampton . He received the recognition for

What is your New Years Resolution?

Updated: 2013-01-07 17:54:59

Did you make a New Years Resolution? If it was to wake up earlier and be more production, we all know how hard that is. But what if you could shave 10 minutes off of your “Get ready” time. That … Continue reading →