News tagged with laser diodes

New device promises safer way to deliver powerful drugs

A new drug delivery device designed and constructed by Jie Chen, Thomas Cesario and Peter Rentzepis promises to unlock the potential of photosensitive chemicals to kill drug-resistant infections and perhaps cancer tumors ...

Chemistry / Other

created Apr 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Miniature lasers could help launch new age of the Internet

A new laser device created at the University of Central Florida could make high-speed computing faster and more reliable, opening the door to a new age of the Internet.

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Mar 15, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Marvelous light from conductor paths

Organic light-emitting diodes are seen as the basis for a new generation of lamps: Large-area lamps that can be randomly shaped and fl exibly integrated into interior design. But the "illuminated glass" is ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Nov 02, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Wireless optical transmission key to secure, safe and rapid indoor communications

Light is better than radio waves when it comes to some wireless communications, according to Penn State engineers. Optical communications systems could provide faster, more secure communications with wider bandwidth and would ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 27, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

New laser -- it's a gas, gas, gas... sensor

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new generation of optical sensors is enabling the development of robust, long-lasting, lighting-fast trace gas detectors for use in a wide range of industrial, security and domestic applications.

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Two Retinal Imaging Display Devices at Prototype Stage

(PhysOrg.com) -- NEC and Brother are both developing wearable prototype devices that use Retinal Imaging Display (RID) technology to project images directly on the wearer's retina. NEC's gadget is designed ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (29) | comments 9 weblog

Tiny lasers plug the 'green gap'

(PhysOrg.com) -- Compact lasers which can work in formerly inaccessible parts of the spectrum and are suitable for mass production are now within reach.

Physics / General Physics

created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 4

Liquid crystal lasers promise cheaper, high colour resolution laser television

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the Centre of Molecular Materials for Photonics and Electronics (CMMPE) (part of the Department's Photonics Research Group at the University of Cambridge) are leading the way ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Apr 20, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (21) | comments 4

Research team developing new noninvasive brain-mapping technology

Two Japanese scientists will arrive at the University of Houston next month to help develop a unique brain-mapping device that promises to deliver more comprehensive and accurate insights into the mind at a fraction of the ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0